Tag: Bill Goldberg

Goldberg Returns, Targets GUNTHER for Final Match at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event

After months of speculation and teases, Goldberg made his long-awaited WWE return — and he’s coming back for one final battle.

On this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw, just as World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER was celebrating his recent title win over Jey Uso, the Hall of Famer made a thunderous return to WWE television. But this wasn’t just a cameo — it was a direct challenge. Goldberg declared that GUNTHER would be his last opponent, setting the stage for a massive showdown next month at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Atlanta, Georgia.

GUNTHER had taken to the ring to silence speculation and refocus the conversation around his title reign, addressing rumors and even mentioning Seth Rollins and his looming Money in the Bank briefcase. But before he could get too far, Goldberg’s music hit — and the energy in the arena shifted immediately.

Standing face to face with the reigning champion, Goldberg made it clear: this is personal. He reminded GUNTHER that it was he who picked the fight in the first place, all the way back at Bad Blood last October, when the Austrian powerhouse called him out in front of his hometown crowd while Goldberg was seated ringside with his family.

Since then, fans have speculated that the WWE legend was plotting a retirement match. Those suspicions only intensified after Goldberg mentioned during an appearance on SEC Nation last fall that he was preparing for one final in-ring performance in 2025. With Saturday Night’s Main Event now confirmed for Atlanta — Goldberg’s backyard — the stars have aligned for a generational clash.

There were some concerns about Goldberg’s readiness. In recent interviews, he admitted to dealing with nagging injuries and had been undergoing stem cell treatments for his back, shoulder, and knee. But judging by his return on Raw, the former Universal Champion is locked in and ready to go.

The match is shaping up to be a blockbuster: GUNTHER, the hard-hitting Ring General with a dominant title reign, versus Goldberg, one of the most explosive forces in WWE history looking to go out on his own terms — and in his hometown, no less.

Will Goldberg ride off into the sunset as champion one last time? Or will GUNTHER add another legend to his growing list of victims?

Goldberg Returning to WWE RAW Ahead of Atlanta Event — Retirement Match Imminent

WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg is officially heading back to Monday Night RAW, and all signs point to a potential farewell match in the city where his legend began.

Per PWI Elite, the former Universal Champion is set to appear on the June 16 episode of RAW, with expectations that he’ll be featured regularly in the lead-up to WWE’s highly anticipated return to Atlanta, Georgia next month. The timing aligns with previous hints from Goldberg himself, who recently teased that his retirement match would happen “in the South” — a region many speculated (correctly, it seems) referred to his hometown of Atlanta.

That speculation only intensified after WWE confirmed two major shows for the Atlanta market on July 12: The Great American Bash and Saturday Night’s Main Event. While it hasn’t been officially confirmed, sources suggest Saturday Night’s Main Event is currently the most likely landing spot for Goldberg’s final in-ring appearance.

If that proves true, it would mark the end of a career that began in WCW in the late ’90s — and that helped make Atlanta a hotbed for pro wrestling during the Monday Night Wars.

Fans last saw Goldberg in WWE at the Bad Blood premium live event in October 2024, where tensions unexpectedly flared between him and GUNTHER. During the event, “The Ring General” delivered a stinging promo targeting both Goldberg and his son, Gage. The WWE legend responded by hopping the barricade, clearly ready to throw down, but security intervened before things escalated further. While there were rumblings of a possible confrontation between the two on this week’s RAW in Phoenix — which ended with GUNTHER regaining the World Heavyweight Championship — those plans were reportedly pulled late in the game.

Goldberg’s last official match came more than three years ago at Elimination Chamber 2022, where he fell to Roman Reigns in a high-stakes title clash. Since then, fans have speculated on if — or when — he’d get one final moment in the spotlight.

Now, it looks like that moment is fast approaching.

With Atlanta serving as the emotional home base of Goldberg’s legacy and WWE stacking up big names for July’s events, the stage feels set for a proper sendoff. Whether it’s GUNTHER, someone from the past, or a surprise opponent, Goldberg’s last ride is about to begin — and fans won’t want to miss a second of it.

[Report] Goldberg’s Final Spear? Retirement Match Eyed for July in Atlanta Amid WWE-AEW Scheduling Showdown

It looks like the end of the road is finally in sight for Goldberg — and WWE may be planning to send him off with a bang that also delivers a strategic shot across the bow of the competition.

In a recent interview, the WWE Hall of Famer confirmed that his long-anticipated retirement match will happen sometime this year, with a key detail revealed: it’ll take place “in the South.” Now, according to Fightful Select, multiple sources indicate that Atlanta, Georgia, is the current frontrunner to host the emotional finale.

For Goldberg, Atlanta isn’t just a convenient stop on the map — it’s where his athletic legacy began. Before he was delivering Jackhammers in WCW and WWE, he was charging down the gridiron at the University of Georgia and suiting up briefly for the Atlanta Falcons. The city has always been a part of his DNA, both personally and professionally, making it a fitting location for his swan song.

But the timing of Goldberg’s retirement match might be just as meaningful as the setting.

WWE is reportedly eyeing Saturday, July 12 for a special Saturday Night’s Main Event episode — just weeks after the brand makes its return to the schedule. Internally, that date is being floated as the ideal spot for Goldberg’s final in-ring appearance. If that lines up, it would place the WWE legend’s farewell head-to-head with AEW’s All In 2025, which is set to go down the same night at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas — AEW’s biggest show of the year.

While WWE hasn’t confirmed anything officially, Goldberg’s name is reportedly a major point of discussion behind the scenes. If the plan comes together, it wouldn’t just be a send-off for one of wrestling’s most dominant and divisive figures — it’d be a savvy bit of counter-programming aimed at pulling some spotlight away from Tony Khan’s flagship event.

The question now becomes: who will be across the ring when Goldberg steps between the ropes one final time? And will WWE fans see the icon go out in victory, or on his back, as tradition often dictates?

More to come as this story develops — but for now, mark July 12 on your calendar. Wrestling fans could be in for a night where history, emotion, and competition all collide.

Hall Of Famer Goldberg Reportedly Set To Return To WWE Soon, Backstage Report On Big Creative Plans

As the saying goes, “When life brings you full circle, pay attention. There’s a lesson there.” For WWE World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER, that lesson may soon come in the form of a confrontation with WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg, as new reports suggest the powerhouse legend is set to make his return.

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Goldberg will appear during the fourth episode of WWE’s Raw on Netflix in Atlanta, Georgia, at the State Farm Arena—a venue that holds significant meaning for this rivalry. It was here, during Bad Blood this past October, that Goldberg and GUNTHER first crossed paths.

Revisiting the Beginning of Their Feud

At Bad Blood, Goldberg, joined by his son Gage, was seated at ringside for the unveiling of the Crown Jewel Championship. GUNTHER, ever the provocateur, didn’t hold back, delivering a pointed insult about Goldberg’s fatherhood that drew the Hall of Famer into the ring. The tense standoff escalated to the point where WWE officials and Sami Zayn had to intervene.

While GUNTHER ultimately fell short in the inaugural Crown Jewel Championship match, losing to Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel, the animosity between him and Goldberg has lingered. Now, with Goldberg set to make his return in the same venue, it seems this rivalry is about to heat up.

One Last Match for Goldberg?

Goldberg has been vocal about 2025 marking his final year of in-ring competition. With only one match left in him, speculation is rife that he and GUNTHER will collide in what could be a defining moment for both men. However, key details remain unclear.

Will the World Heavyweight Championship be on the line? Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer suggests it’s unlikely, but he doesn’t dismiss the possibility of this clash taking place on WrestleMania 41 on either April 19 or 20. While no official announcements have been made, fans are already buzzing about the potential showdown at The Grandest Stage of Them All.

What’s at Stake?

For Goldberg, this match could be a swan song for his storied career, offering a chance to cement his legacy in a marquee battle. For GUNTHER, it’s an opportunity to prove himself against one of the most dominant figures in WWE history and further solidify his own reputation as a champion.

With tensions already simmering and Goldberg’s clock ticking down, the stage is set for an explosive encounter. Will GUNTHER learn the lesson of a full-circle moment, or will Goldberg’s legendary presence teach him one instead?

Stay tuned to Wrestling News Blog for updates on this brewing feud and all the latest in the world of professional wrestling!

WWE Hall Of Famer Goldberg Announces Retirement Match

Goldberg is heading back to a WWE ring for one last match. The former World Heavyweight Champion appeared on ESPN’s “SEC Nation” as the celebrity guest picker on Saturday and made the announcement that his retirement match will be taking place in 2025. Though he didn’t have a set date for his final match, Goldberg alluded to current World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER being his final opponent after their confrontation at Bad Blood in Atlanta, Georgia last month.

“Here’s the deal and here’s the news of the day is per three executives, Nick Khan, Chris Legentil, and Paul Levesque, in 2025, Goldberg’s having his retirement match,” Goldberg said on the show. “So I think we know who the subject or the victim, probably the frontrunner we know who it is.”

The WWE Hall of Famer jumped the crowd barrier and Goldberg went face-to-face with GUNTHER at Bad Blood. GUNTHER had previously told noted Goldberg-hater Bret Hart that Goldberg was his favorite wrestler, but insulted Goldberg at the premium live event when the legend was in the crowd watching with his family. Goldberg was held back by security at the time, but many fans wondered if the confrontation was setting up a future angle or match.

Goldberg’s last match came in February 2022 in a loss to then-champion Roman Reigns at Elimination Chamber in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Before that, Goldberg defeated Bobby Lashley in a no-holds-barred, falls-count-anywhere match, also in Saudi Arabia at Crown Jewel 2021.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE HOFer Goldberg Says Vince McMahon Never Gave Him The Retirement Match He Expected

WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg has hit out at Vince McMahon after the former WWE Chairman didn’t stand by a promise he made to the former WCW star.

In his recent appearance on “Steve & Captain Evil: The Podcast,” Goldberg revealed that McMahon had promised him a retirement match after the veteran star agreed to face Roman Reigns at Elimination Chamber in Saudi Arabia in 2022. He disclosed that he had COVID prior to the show and had to work hard to get in shape, but McMahon didn’t honor his promise.

“Vince is like Dana White. He’s the big boss and he makes everything happen. In all honesty, he gave me the opportunity to put my wife and my son on the front row and gave me the ability to perform again in front of them. So, I owe him everything,” Goldberg admitted. “Until we went to Saudi Arabia and he asked me to put Roman Reigns over, and I had COVID. I remember calling him from my house and I said, ‘Listen, here is the deal. I’ll do it if you give me a retirement match.’

“I did what he asked. As a performer that runs around in his underwear … I was 56 years old when I did this. As a human being, you’re conscientious about how you look in a bathing suit. Especially two months prior to being in that bathing suit, you couldn’t work out for two months because you had COVID. I put myself in a horribly shi*ty situation to get what I wanted to, but to satiate him and to give him what he wanted. Problem is he never held up his bargain.”

The legendary star didn’t mince words about how he feels about McMahon at the moment: “Vince is a piece of sh*t as far as I’m concerned.”

Earlier this year, Goldberg flouted the idea of possibly having a retirement match in Israel. His last match in WWE was the aforementioned match against Reigns, where he lost to the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion by submission.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Goldberg Reveals How Many More Matches Are Left On His WWE Contract

Goldberg appeared on The Bump this week and revealed that he only has two more matches left on his current WWE deal.

SummerSlam is almost upon us and Goldberg will be getting a WWE Title shot as part of the proceedings. The one title that has managed to evade the Hall of Famer for his entire career. Some fans are unhappy that Goldberg is able to waltz in whenever he likes and demand a title shot, while more casual fans are happy to see someone they know back and competing at the top of the card.

Goldberg’s age is one of the primary reasons some fans aren’t all that happy to see him back. When Goldberg’s age is combined with Bobby Lashley’s, it makes their WWE Title match this weekend the second oldest in the championship’s history. As for how much longer Goldberg thinks he can go, he may have shown his hand a little during an appearance on The Bump this week.

Goldberg was asked to pick a winner in the other World Title match taking place at SummerSlam, Roman Reigns versus John Cena. After declaring he isn’t backing either of them, he digressed into speaking about which one he would prefer to face. That conversation ended with the revelation he only has a couple of matches left on his current deal.

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“I’ve only got one more match, or two more matches on my deal here so we’ll see what happens,” Goldberg says in the clip above. The hesitation over exactly how many matches he has left to wrestle might even suggest his showdown with Lashley could be one of those two matches. If so, he may have to choose between Cena and Reigns for his final match unless he plans on signing a new deal.

If Goldberg wins on Saturday, then perhaps the final match on his current deal will be against whoever he loses the title to. There’s even a chance both matches happen on the same night. Many are lobbying for Big E to cash in on Goldberg at SummerSlam so The New Day man can face his dream opponent and become WWE Champion on the same night. Whether a Money in the Bank cash-in counts as an official match in terms of Goldberg’s deal could be a little dubious, though.

Source: TheSportster

Goldberg To Appear On SmackDown This Friday

Looks like Goldberg will be stepping into the ring again soon, as WWE is promoting an appearance from the Hall of Famer on WWE Friday Night SmackDown this week.

During RAW last night, a commercial aired teasing that Goldberg will announce “who’s next” on Friday Night SmackDown.

The 53-year-old last wrestled at SummerSlam in a squash match against Dolph Ziggler. Prior to that, he faced-off against Undertaker at Super ShowDown in Saudi Arabia.

With the next Super Showdown taking place this month, it would seem to be a safe bet to assume Goldberg will be appearing at the event.

Goldberg Announced For Tuesday’s WWE SmackDown Live

WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg has been announced for Tuesday’s SmackDown Live episode from the Sames Auto Center in Laredo, Texas, his first blue brand appearance.

Goldberg will appear on SmackDown just days before his match with The Undertaker at WWE Super ShowDown in Saudi Arabia. Taker has been announced for Monday’s go-home RAW from the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas.

Below is WWE’s announcement on Goldberg:

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Backstage News On Bill Goldberg’s WWE Return, WWE Reportedly Concerned About Goldberg And AEW

WWE may have signed WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg for the June 7 Saudi Arabia show to keep him from All Elite Wrestling.

It was noted in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that WWE reportedly approached Goldberg for the show, figuring he was the one star left who could potentially bring back lapsed fans if he were to work with AEW. The situation was compared to how Vince McMahon, without the benefit of hindsight, left the door open in the 1990s for WCW to sign names like WWE Hall of Famers Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage and Roddy Piper.

WWE officials did have a concern that Goldberg would eventually sign with AEW, according to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio.

There’s no word yet on who Goldberg will face in Saudi Arabia, but a Lesnar vs. Goldberg match has been rumored.

Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker had been expected for the Saudi show, but Goldberg came out of the blue. Goldberg is believed to be making major money from the new contract with WWE. The Saudi shows usually bring a big payday to the wrestlers, as high as seven figures for some, but the fact that Goldberg rarely wrestles says a lot. There’s no word yet on if Goldberg’s deal is just for the Saudi show, or for more dates, but WWE could have made a strong offer to Goldberg if they are serious about keeping him away from AEW.

Randy Orton joked about Goldberg’s pay for the Saudi Arabia show this week, as seen below:

Source: Wrestling Inc.