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2 days ago
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GUNTHER May Not Be Goldberg's Final WWE Opponent
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Goldberg's son, Gage, believes his father's upcoming match against GUNTHER may not be his last. He thinks the bout could reignite Goldberg's passion for wrestling. The WWE Hall of Famer is scheduled to face the World Heavyweight Champion at Saturday Night's Main Event. The match will take place on August 12th in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. Gage Goldberg On His Father's Future In an interview with Bill Apter for Sportskeeda, Gage was asked what would happen if his father won the title. He said that regardless of the outcome, the match itself could inspire his father to continue competing. "Win or lose, he's going to be, he's going to get the feel, he's going to get the itch again that he wants to stay in the ring," Gage stated. Gage, a 19-year-old football player, also shared the advice he gave his father. He told him to prepare as hard as he can and get ready to "kick some ass." PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 18: Actor/ Former WCW/WWE wrestler Bill Goldberg attends Wizard World's Philadelphia Comic Con 2011 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on June 18, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 18: Actor/ Former WCW/WWE wrestler Bill Goldberg attends Wizard World's Philadelphia Comic Con 2011 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on June 18, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic/Getty Images Gage To Play A Role In The Match During the interview, Gage confirmed he will be present for his father's match. He is also expected to have a significant role in the event. As previously reported, Goldberg has revealed that Gage will be leading him to the ring for the bout. This will add another layer to what is being billed as Goldberg's final match. Goldberg's career is defined by explosive intensity and one of the most dominant runs in wrestling history. He rocketed to superstardom in WCW with his legendary 173-0 undefeated streak, a feat that captivated mainstream audiences. During this period, he became a double champion, holding both the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship and the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, establishing himself as the face of the promotion. After WCW closed, Goldberg had his first run in WWE from 2003 to 2004, where he continued his main event status and captured the World Heavyweight Championship from Triple H. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation He made a shocking return in 2016, proving his drawing power once again. In this second phase of his career, he became a two-time WWE Universal Champion, defeating both Kevin Owens and "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt for the title. These reigns cemented his legacy as a special attraction capable of winning a world title at any time. In recognition of his monumental impact on the industry, Goldberg was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as the headliner of the Class of 2018, solidifying his status as an icon of wrestling's modern era. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
19-06-2025
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- Newsweek
WWE Hall of Famer Calls Out Wrestling Fans Critical of Goldberg
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. After months of anticipation, it seems that Goldberg's retirement match is finally upon us. More Pro Wrestling: WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg Officially Announces Retirement Match During the June 16 episode of Monday Night RAW, Goldberg came down the ramp to challenge Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event on July 12, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. While this is certainly an exciting moment for longtime WWE and WCW fans, others are concerned about the match-up for plenty of reasons, including it coming at the cost of Jey Uso's world title reign and younger wrestlers on the WWE roster. This has led to multiple fans getting hypercritical of the iconic wrestler, calling out his age and accusing him of simply being a product of former WCW president Eric Bischoff. Now, Bischoff himself has spoken up, shutting these accusations down. PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 18: Actor/ Former WCW/WWE wrestler Bill Goldberg attends Wizard World's Philadelphia Comic Con 2011 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on June 18, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 18: Actor/ Former WCW/WWE wrestler Bill Goldberg attends Wizard World's Philadelphia Comic Con 2011 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on June 18, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic/Getty Images "The truth is, many people 'made' [Goldberg]. Starting with Bill Goldberg," Bischoff said to a fan on social media. "He came with the physical abilities, intensity, and charisma. "Kevin Sullivan and his team all collaborated at different times and situations that help build on those natural assets. The truth is, many people 'made' @Goldberg. Starting with Bill Goldberg. He came with the physical abilities, intensity, and charisma. Kevin Sullivan and his team all collaborated at different times and situations that help build on those natural assets. @HulkHogan was a voice… — Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) June 17, 2025 "[Hulk Hogan] was a voice from day one that not only wanted to protect Bill creatively, but made sure his business interests (and therefore as his star status) remained strong by connecting Hulks lawyer Henry Holmes with Bill. It's highly unlikely that Henry would have taken on Bill as a client without Hulk's encouragement and support. "Did I create the environment and support? Yes," Bischoff concluded. "But the credit goes to many. Especially Bill." More Pro Wrestling: 'He Can Bite Me' - Goldberg Fires Back At WWE Legend In the late '90s, it's hard to think of a professional wrestler more over than Goldberg. The man was an absolute beast and genuinely felt like an unstoppable force while he was in WCW. Goldberg would go on a massive 173-match streak, defeating iconic names like Raven, Diamond Dallas Page, Scott Hall, and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan. In the end, Goldberg would end his WCW run having won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship twice, and the WCW World Tag Team Championship with Bret Hart. Goldberg would continue his winning ways in WWE, where he would hold the World Heavyweight Championship and the WWE Universal Championship twice. Goldberg was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018. More Pro Wrestling: WWE's Liv Morgan To Undergo Surgery: Report Former WWE Champion Originally Wanted To Be Goldberg's Retirement Opponent Wrestling Legend Ric Flair Forced To Cancel Appearance Amid Cancer Battle For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
