Goldberg Returns?

[MOExecution]

So today I was talking over with my friend about the upcoming WrestleMania which will be Atlanta, Georgia this year and it actually brought up a couple of realizations that I was not aware of until now and I am here to share them with you. I believe at WrestleMania XXVII we could see the return of Bill Goldberg in an actual match! And I will explain my reasoning behind it.

First off WrestleZone reported a few months ago that WWE are possibly planning a Hall of Fame this year especially for WCW and in this Hall of Fame I can see none other then Goldberg himself inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. It makes sense. WWE recently has been going through legal stuff to use him in the video games and sell his merchandise, WWE have also added Goldberg into the Alumni list on WWE.com, and last but not least we heard it from the man himself. He said he would get back in the ring one more time if the time was right just to show his kids and his wife exactly what daddy did for a living.

So here is my question. What are the chances of us seeing Goldberg actually wrestle at WrestleMania XXVII? And if so who would he face? I believe that the chances are GREAT! There is no better time then WrestleMania! Goldberg wants to do it, WWE obviously are showing interest into doing it, and the time is right so why not? If Goldberg does this one off match I can only see four possible guys to face him at Mania. Obviously he isn't coming back to lose so he will win, but I can see; Goldberg vs Chris Jericho (assuming he will be in WWE), Goldberg vs Edge, Goldberg vs Randy Orton (highly unlikely since he is super fragile), or Goldberg vs Triple H. I think this will be a great opportunity for Goldberg to leave the WWE fans with a great impression other then the one he left us with at WrestleMania XX against Brock Lesnar. It will be almost redemption on his part. Just so I can clear this up... Nothing is set in stone! And this is just a thought/assumption. Let me know what you guys think. Will we see Goldberg lace up the boots one more time?

 

[tripolie atche]

no i doubt he'll wrestle a match at WM 27 as he will only be there for induction into the Hall of Fame, but maybe he'll show up the next night to spear some random superstar lol

 

[latino World order]

Goldberg? We're talking about the same guy who's currently starring in movies? I gotta disagree with you, OP, Goldberg won't be dancing in the squared circle anytime soon.

Bill Goldberg got the hint that he isn't wanted at WWE. He was there for a year, held one world title, sure. But he could care less. I doubt he cares about Vince McMahon, Triple H, or anyone back in Connecticut. The fans don't know who he is, he doesn't know most of the people in WWE today.

He got most of his recognition at WCW. He's a pretty smart man, I doubt that coming back to WWE would do any good for him. What, coming back to a company that he didn't do anything for? Come on now, he wouldn't do it. He's a 43 year old actor who left a company he hated for 4 years by shitting on an extremely-hyped match. I doubt we will see the name GOLDBERG on a WWE dressing room ever again.

 

[mayankeagle]

Goldberg and the WWE were working on finalizing contract terms because he indeed wanted to make a comeback mainly so that his son could see him wrestle. However, he had posted on his Twitter account a few months back that the contract terms could not be finalized. Wrestlezone had probably covered it too. I guess that means he is not going to be competing at Wrestlemania, unless the WWE are able to settle the contract in a favourable way for both parties.

 

[The Encore]

Goldberg coming back wouldn't make much sense at all in my opinion. I mean first off WM XX was just a terrible match in almost everyones opinions, He is making more money doing whatever he does now and lastly HIM IN THE HALL OF FAME? WHAT IN THE FUCK? Goldberg in the Hall of Fame before Edge? or Chris Jericho? or The Rock? (Rock isn't inducted yet he is an alumni I'm guessing).... or The Undertaker.. lmfao yeah right.

 

[shogunsrampage]

Goldberg coming back wouldn't make much sense at all in my opinion. I mean first off WM XX was just a terrible match in almost everyones opinions, He is making more money doing whatever he does now and lastly HIM IN THE HALL OF FAME? WHAT IN THE FUCK? Goldberg in the Hall of Fame before Edge? or Chris Jericho? or The Rock? (Rock isn't inducted yet he is an alumni I'm guessing).... or The Undertaker.. lmfao yeah right.

your post doesnt really make sense...1) goldberg obv would be in hall b4 the guys u listed as he was a big star b4 they really became big and retired while there still active.2) apparently u havnt payed attention, the 2011 hof will b e catered to wcw as it will be in atlanta, like it or not goldberg was one of wcws biggest stars...flair,hogan are already in..savage likely wont even get looked at... goldberg was huge from 97 till end. dont let his match leave a bitter taste in ur mouth. he was very much fed up with wwe prior to walking out as was lesnar...did u honestly expect them to put on a 5 star match lmao NO.

 

[FitFinlay4Life]

Oy vey, once more - due to Vinnie Mac wanting to make an example of GB and Brock for deserting him, they had the match at WMXX laid out for them. Getting both laid out by an inactive wrestler asides, you just have to look at the actions of Shane O'Mac laughing and booing in the crowd to realise both guys had been rear-ended in their final match.

As far as I'm aware the bridges burned here have never been mended between Brock & the E. However, Goldberg is a business man and I'm sure he'll happily lace the boots up for a single bout or short storyline if the (no doubt extortionate) price is right. As far as who he would face, that's a tougher question - after all, who wants to be shown up by a guy who's been out of the scene for so long? Personally, I'd expect someone along the lines of Jack Swagger or CM Punk who're both used to jobbing for the cause but still make the opposition look like a superstar.

 

[Joup7]

I would say that Goldberg being inducted into the Hall of Fame in Atlanta is a near given. They are making it WCW oriented and Goldberg was a big star with them. As far as wrestling a match.........I doubt it. He's long removed from an active wrestling career and he's trying to make it in Hollywood. Then again, i'm sure we all thought the same on Bret Hart but he keeps showing up in that ring. So you never know.

Now let's assume for a second that Goldberg WILL wrestle, i'd say his ideal opponent is Chris Jericho (who i hope is still around). First reason: Jericho is a great in ring worker who in the last few years has made many veterans looks great, including Ricky Steamboat. Second reason: Jericho has no problem losing at this point in his career for the betterment of the WWE, so he's an ideal guy to job to Goldberg (Goldberg ain't returning to lose, we all know that). Third reason: they have some history. In WCW, Jericho wanted a match with Goldberg and had a small feud but he never got the match. During Goldberg's previous WWE run, they had the match and Goldberg won. So, it's perfect for the heel Jericho to want revenge and one more shot at defeating Goldberg. So the storyline exists already.

 

[theMaskednwker]

I personally don't care if he comes back or not but does goldberg really deserve to be in the hall of fame, maybe for being over rated but not for wrestling. His mic work was boring and his in ring dreadful, not to mention he was in the business for a cup of coffee and a danish. I don't think he will but if he did it should be jericho

 

[Bill Lesnar]

As much as Bill Lesnar would love this and mark, its not going to happen. Bill Lesnar realises that Goldberg is too old to step back in the squared circle, and would not want to damge his legacy with a poor performance. Bill Lesnar realises that Goldberg does not want to rick injury as he has a family to look after aswel. Bill Lesnar wants Goldberg deservedly inducted into the HOF as it is in Atlanta and the inductees are rumoured to be centered around wcw, and their isnt a bigger star than Goldberg (173-0)

 

[I_Am_Electro_Boy]

I can see Goldberg making an apperance at WM 27 but not in a match, he probably will just spear some person, he shouldn't wrestle a match because he doesn't want to hurt his legacy, because he won't be able to preform aswell as he did.

 

[BK Styles]

I can see it happening. Goldberg has said that he would get in the ring one more time if the circumstances are right for him. And lets face it, the night after being inducted into the Hall of Fame would be a pretty good choice of timing. As for the HOF, I don't think the WCW thing has been confirmed, though it'd make a fair bit of sense, and even if it doesn't happen, Bill deserves to be in there (yeah, he isn't the best wrestler, but 173 consecutive wins is worth it in my book).

As for opponent, I agree with the guy who said Jericho. It'd make sense, and whilst Jericho would lose you can believe he would win, which when you're putting someone over is important. I could also see Orton facing Bill (though he'd need to turn heel, which I'm not so keen on).

 

[ATT]

I can see it happening. Goldberg has said that he would get in the ring one more time if the circumstances are right for him. And lets face it, the night after being inducted into the Hall of Fame would be a pretty good choice of timing. As for the HOF, I don't think the WCW thing has been confirmed, though it'd make a fair bit of sense, and even if it doesn't happen, Bill deserves to be in there (yeah, he isn't the best wrestler, but 173 consecutive wins is worth it in my book).

As for opponent, I agree with the guy who said Jericho. It'd make sense, and whilst Jericho would lose you can believe he would win, which when you're putting someone over is important. I could also see Orton facing Bill (though he'd need to turn heel, which I'm not so keen on).

Thank you for making this post. Almost everyone in this thread either said WWE don't want him or he doesn't want to wrestle. He himself said that he wanted one more match because he said "my son never saw me wrestle"

 

[JBK2008]

If Goldberg came back, he'd be inducted into the Hall of Fame, along with WCW and if there were to be a match, hopefully it would be against someone like Chris Jericho, Booker T or someone of that level in a fairly decent one on one match. Hell Goldberg doesn't care about Vince or the WWE for the most part, as he did figure out he wasn't wanted that bad during his time with the company, but we'll see what happens. Seeing the Jackhammer though one more time would be sweet!

 

[MOExecution]

I am agreeing with you FitFinlay4Life.
I can see him lacing up the boots strictly for business and to show his son what he can do and just to have one more run in the ring. And thanks for bringing up the age thing as well! Let me also remind you that Triple H, Chris Jericho, and Kane, are also in their 40s.

 

[Find'er Woo'er Ryder]

i want goldberg to wrestle at wrestlemania 27 i think it would be awesome. i would want him to face either cena or the miz. both would be match of the night

 

[MOExecution]

I thought I would just address few of the posts...
We all know what happened at WrestleMania XX and some people even said that Goldberg is a business man and he does want to get back in the ring ONE MORE TIME so that his son could see him wrestle! Why would WWE pass up on an opportunity like this? I mean, yeah, he did GREAT in the WCW, but do you see what EVERYBODY remembers Goldberg for? WrestleMania XX Brock Lesnar vs Goldberg in the WORST MATCH EVER! Why would you want to be remembered for having the Worst Match Ever? Don't you think Goldberg sort of wants to recreate the image we saw at WrestleMania of him having one of the most embarrassing matches in history and afterward getting stunned by Stone Cold? I would think so. And the circumstances are right... WWE (even though it hasn't been finalized) might put on the WCW Hall of Fame and Goldberg will be inducted! They are getting the legal stuff for his merchandise, to put him in video games, and even mentioning him on the WWE Alumni list... What better circumstances can you have? I don't think the WWE would pass up something like this especially if Goldberg himself is willing to do it! I can't see WWE letting that moolah... That MONEY flying out the window like that. This is all just simply business and for Goldberg to show his son what he did for a living and to get that one last pop from the crowd.

And I also have to talk about "risking an injury" All I have to say is... Ric Flair... The guy is 60 something years old and still wrestling every now and again. Goldberg is in WAY better shape then Ric Flair is and on top of that we're only talking about ONE match at WrestleMania! Not an extended contract of 5 - 10 years. After WrestleMania we might see Goldberg on one or two more occasions on RAW, but after that Goldberg can go make movies or whatever he is currently doing. My point is if Ric Flair can still go in the ring then Goldberg can as well! And yeah, I think Chris Jericho would be a great opponent for Goldberg if he does make this one more match showing.

 

[FitFinlay4Life]

I thought I would just address few of the posts...
We all know what happened at WrestleMania XX and some people even said that Goldberg is a business man and he does want to get back in the ring ONE MORE TIME so that his son could see him wrestle! Why would WWE pass up on an opportunity like this? I mean, yeah, he did GREAT in the WCW, but do you see what EVERYBODY remembers Goldberg for? WrestleMania XX Brock Lesnar vs Goldberg in the WORST MATCH EVER! Why would you want to be remembered for having the Worst Match Ever? Don't you think Goldberg sort of wants to recreate the image we saw at WrestleMania of him having one of the most embarrassing matches in history and afterward getting stunned by Stone Cold? I would think so. And the circumstances are right... WWE (even though it hasn't been finalized) might put on the WCW Hall of Fame and Goldberg will be inducted! They are getting the legal stuff for his merchandise, to put him in video games, and even mentioning him on the WWE Alumni list... What better circumstances can you have? I don't think the WWE would pass up something like this especially if Goldberg himself is willing to do it! I can't see WWE letting that moolah... That MONEY flying out the window like that. This is all just simply business and for Goldberg to show his son what he did for a living and to get that one last pop from the crowd.

And I also have to talk about "risking an injury" All I have to say is... Ric Flair... The guy is 60 something years old and still wrestling every now and again. Goldberg is in WAY better shape then Ric Flair is and on top of that we're only talking about ONE match at WrestleMania! Not an extended contract of 5 - 10 years. After WrestleMania we might see Goldberg on one or two more occasions on RAW, but after that Goldberg can go make movies or whatever he is currently doing. My point is if Ric Flair can still go in the ring then Goldberg can as well! And yeah, I think Chris Jericho would be a great opponent for Goldberg if he does make this one more match showing.

Sorry, but are you agreeing or disagreeing with my post? You seem to be agreeing but open that your 'addressing'? Either way, we seem to be coming out with the same conclusion.

Just one thing, I'd like to point out to all who are going on about Bill's age. He's 44 at the end of this year - almost two years younger than both the Undertaker and Shawn Michaels. What separates him from both these guys though, is that he isn't carrying any injuries. Some tuning up behind closed doors with possibly some guy named Finlay and there is nothing to prevent Goldberg having even a short run or 'streak' if you will - say from RR to WM. It might even please him in this circumstance to become another notch on Undi's belt.

 

[daddyJ_t]

the only viable oppenant for goldberg would be a heel cena. by that time, maybe he will be leading nexus if thats still a possiblity. you know they wont sacrafice a huge face or champ to gb. it would be nice to put him up against a fellow wcw vet,only if it is a wcw themed hall of fame. but then again who would that be.hogan and flair r already in. sting is in tna along with nash and hall. lugar is too puny after the motorcycle wreck. machoman? never. he would be inducted as a wwe guy anyway. arn anderson is too damaged to do a full match. that could only leave me with fit finley or lord steven"william"regal. unless somebody else has a better suggestion. cause your right gb wouldnt lose in front of his kid at wrestlemania

 

[llennellV3]

Well, if they REALLY want to piss off all the Goldberg haters out there (INCLUDING me) they would put him in a match against taker. Also leaking false rumors before Wrestlemania that Goldberg "has sign a one time deal for x amount and it is in his contract that he won't lose cleanly.Only by a draw(Double Count out), or interferience, or some other bs". Which ofcourse wouldn't happen but since it would be rumored online, then people would freak out.

 

[kingofkings01013]

Goldberg coming back wouldn't make much sense at all in my opinion. I mean first off WM XX was just a terrible match in almost everyones opinions, He is making more money doing whatever he does now and lastly HIM IN THE HALL OF FAME? WHAT IN THE FUCK? Goldberg in the Hall of Fame before Edge? or Chris Jericho? or The Rock? (Rock isn't inducted yet he is an alumni I'm guessing).... or The Undertaker.. lmfao yeah right.

Okay a couple of things. Vince seems to realize that he has to actual other companies their are already NWA wrestlers in the Hall of Fame. If the rumors are true that this will be WCW based class than he has to put Goldberg in. One reason is Goldberg is one of the few stars that WCW made themselves (and somehow i do not see Sting showing up). Goldberg like the Rock is "retired" from the ring unlike Edge / Jericho / Taker and put Rock in hen you plan on showcasing WCW makes no sense unless you want to show WCW is a big piece of cr@p. That i do not see happening either. I could see Goldberg doing a spear / jackhammer 2 minute squash match it is what he is know for not 20 minute technical battles (I would pay good money to see Supercena get spear / jackhammer and lose 1, 2, 3 funny as hell but not happening). Me and my friends were throwing around cool ideas that could be done with the Raw GM and we were like Goldberg would be cool totally unexpected and not enough out of the box that people would not be let down. It would also have people talking about him so he could have his 2 minute WM match with a feuding heel on Raw or something, but again we give this like 5% chance if this happening.

 

[The Encore]

your post doesnt really make sense...1) goldberg obv would be in hall b4 the guys u listed as he was a big star b4 they really became big and retired while there still active.2) apparently u havnt payed attention, the 2011 hof will b e catered to wcw as it will be in atlanta, like it or not goldberg was one of wcws biggest stars...flair,hogan are already in..savage likely wont even get looked at... goldberg was huge from 97 till end. dont let his match leave a bitter taste in ur mouth. he was very much fed up with wwe prior to walking out as was lesnar...did u honestly expect them to put on a 5 star match lmao NO.

To me Goldberg was nothing special, And Aren't I entitled to my own opinion? Well I believe so. So shut the fuck up. 1) Goldberg was a big name before guy's like Jericho, The Rock and Edge yeah you got me on that one but this is WWE not WCW, Sure the boys upstairs don't want WCW looking like crap but I still don't see why they would try and save face for WCW, after all it was a company they bought out and etc... Goldberg a bigger name than The Dead Man though no... not at all. Undertaker has done more things for this company and wrestling in general than Goldberg has ever done. Sure Goldberg was one of the small WCW superstars who were just insanely huge but in WWE he looked like a dominant force and that is pretty much all besides a short WHW Championship reign. I have no doubt that he was one of the biggest WCW Stars so don't "Wether you like it or not" me.

2) This is the WWE HoF, so the whole WCW themed induction ceremony is just rumors. Rumors that pathetic little maggots like yourself believe. I won't believe it until I actually see it. Don't be so gullible in terms of the product which is still months upon months away.

Once again, before little rejects jump the gun and continue to bitch, all of us here are the Wrestlezone Forums are entitled to our own thoughts an opinions. You shouldn't jump around and attack peoples posts because you disagree with them.

 

[BK Styles]

Goldberg coming back wouldn't make much sense at all in my opinion. I mean first off WM XX was just a terrible match in almost everyones opinions, He is making more money doing whatever he does now and lastly HIM IN THE HALL OF FAME? WHAT IN THE FUCK? Goldberg in the Hall of Fame before Edge? or Chris Jericho? or The Rock? (Rock isn't inducted yet he is an alumni I'm guessing).... or The Undertaker.. lmfao yeah right.

I dont think its fair to judge goldberg on that one match. He's had some very good matches (admittedly he's no Jericho or Angle) but he has a couple of things that I think are integral to a HOF'er. First, he is a name. You say the name Bill Goldberg, quite a number of people will know who you mean. Not loads, but enough to be warranted as a star. Second, he has a unique sellig point. The WCW streak. 173-0 in my opinion gives him a right to be at least considered.
Also, I'd put him in the HOF before Edge any day. Nothing against Edge, but if you're gonna stick him in there why not Cena? Why not Orton? Those guys are at the 'legendary' status yet, and Bill is. Goldberg has a legacy; he redefine the powerhouse and his undefeated streak was as important in WCW back then ad Takers WM streak is now. It, and he, deserve recognition.

You are entitled to your opinion, but I don't think you should disregard him as freely as you have.

 

[TheDirtbag]

I think that would be a cool gimmick and a huge payday for all involved; if Goldberg and Taker met up, streak and streak. Obviously the Deadman would win, but it would still bring u the cash.