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May 1, 2019

WWE Confirms Bill Goldberg, Brock Lesnar and Undertaker for Upcoming Saudi Arabian PPV

The following press release comes from WWE.com:

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA and STAMFORD, Conn. — The Saudi General Sports Authority, in partnership with WWE, will host an event at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, June 7, at 8 p.m. AST. The event will feature WWE Superstars Roman Reigns, Undertaker, Kofi Kingston, Braun Strowman, Seth Rollins, Goldberg, AJ Styles and Brock Lesnar, and stream live on WWE Network.

Additional details on the event’s matches, ticket availability and pricing, and regional broadcast information will be announced in the coming weeks.

January 15, 2018

First 2018 WWE Hall Of Famer Confirmed

ESPN has confirmed that Bill Goldberg will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year.

"At the end of the day, any business, any venture that you embark upon, you want some type of acknowledgement," Goldberg told ESPN. "You always try to make it to a top. There's no reason to do anything unless you want to be the best."

Goldberg will be the headliner for the 2018 Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which takes place on Friday, April 6th from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, during WrestleMania 34 Weekend. Goldberg commented on the speech.

"It's hard to conceptualize what it's going to be like, just like it was hard to conceptualize what last year was going to be like after being away for 12 years," said Goldberg. "It's another opportunity for me to show how much I appreciate the support and the love I've gotten from the fans. At the end of the day, it's a validation that I've done something right."

The former WWE Universal Champion also kept the door open on another return to the ring for WWE.

"It's going to be tough, I can tell you that," said Goldberg. "It's kind of like bookmarking the end of your career, although it ain't the end of nothing for me. I'm always living and breathing and looking for my next venture -- and who's to say it couldn't happen there again?"

December 24, 2016

Rolling Stone Ranks The 10 Best WWE Wrestlers Of 2016


Rolling Stone recently published their list of the 10 best WWE Superstars of 2016:

1. AJ Styles
2. Charlotte Flair
3. Chris Jericho
4. Sasha Banks
5. Bill Goldberg
6. Kevin Owens
7. Heath Slater
8. The Miz
9. Seth Rollins
10. Enzo & Cass

November 20, 2016

Triple H Talks NXT Takeover; Bobby Roode & Mickie James’ Futures, Title Changes, Dusty Rhodes Classic, Goldberg vs Lesnar Potential & More


Following tonight’s WWE NXT Takeover Toronto event, Triple H went live with Cathy Kelley on Facebook to react to the night. Below are some highlights from the live chat.

On Tye Dillinger, Triple H said he thought tonight was going to be Dillinger’s breakout night, but it fell apart. Triple H added after tonight it’s clear Bobby Roode is headed straight for the NXT Title, and Dillinger is left waiting to see what happens next.

On the Dusty Rhodes Classic, Triple H talks about how personal the tournament is to him, and says he doesn’t know if he’s seen a more dominant tag team than The Authors of Pain. He added the last team to be as dominant might have been the other team lead by Paul Ellering, The Road Warriors.

On the NXT Tag Title match, Triple H says on all three WWE rosters, it would be hard to find a more technically sound and together tag team than The Revival. He added the NXT Tag Title win for DIY has been a long time coming, and just like they created their tag team name, Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa have created their careers on their own.

On Asuka’s title defense tonight, Triple H praises her as one of the most dominant champions NXT has ever had, and she has cleaned out the Women’s Division in NXT. He added, however, that he thinks Mickie James earned Asuka’s respect tonight, and with regards to James’ future in WWE, it’s up to her whether or not we see her in a WWE ring again.

On the main event, Triple H said it was a shock to see Samoa Joe come up with the win as everyone thinks this is the Shinsuke Nakamura era in NXT. Triple H praised the physicality of both men, and added Nakamura kicks harder than anyone he has ever seen. He indicate the rivalry between Joe and Nakamura is not over, and he believes there will be a rematch, and when it does happen, it will be phenomenal.

Triple H ended by hyping Survivor Series tomorrow night, and said the competition between Raw and Smackdown is legitimate. He talked briefly about Goldberg vs Lesnar, and said it will be interesting to see what happens between the two and that paramedics will be standing by in case things get ugly.

October 18, 2016

WWE RAW Sees Big Jump In Viewership For Bill Goldberg's Return


Monday's WWE RAW, featuring Bill Goldberg's WWE return, drew 3.130 million viewers. This is up 13.5% from last week's 2.758 million viewers.

For this week's show, the first hour drew 3.167 million viewers, the second hour drew 3.106 million viewers and the final hour drew 3.118 million viewers. It is the first time that the show has drawn over 3 million viewers since football season started.

RAW was #4 on cable for the night in viewership, behind the NFL's Monday Night Football, Major League Baseball and The O'Reilly Factor. RAW was #2 in the 18-49 demographic, behind the NFL.

The NFL drew just over 8.3 million viewers on cable last night while the MLB drew just over 4 million.

Goldberg Returns To WWE On Raw And Accepts Brock Lesnar's Challenge


On Monday night's edition of WWE Raw, Goldberg made his first appearance on WWE programming in 12 years to officially accept the challenge for a match laid out by Brock Lesnar that was delivered through Paul Heyman on last week's broadcast.

It was not announced when the match would officially take place; however, it has been heavily rumored that it may take place at November's Survivor Series event.

During the segment, Goldberg stated that he first started to think that after the drama that was created through his ongoing promotion of the WWE 2K17 video game, he should probably leave everything alone involving Lesnar, but then thought that after Lesnar's challenge, he may just have one more match, Spear, and Jackhammer left in him. He then said that Lesnar would not only be "next," but he would also be "last."

October 11, 2016

Bill Goldberg Returning to Monday NIght Raw


Last night on WWE Raw Paul Heyman challenged Bill Goldberg to fight Brock Lesnar anytime, anywhere in WWE.

Goldberg subsequently posted the following on Twitter, noting he will be on WWE Raw next week to respond to the challenge:

October 4, 2016

Rumor Mill - Backstage Update on Bill Goldberg Possibly Returning to WWE


Bill Goldberg will be the guest on this week’s Off the Top Rope segment hosted by Jonathan Coachman on ESPN. During the segment, Goldberg will be discussing WWE 2K17 and his current relationship with WWE.

According to Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com and Wrestling Observer Radio, Goldberg and WWE are said to be in very serious talks about a potential Goldberg WWE return, and a deal might already have been completed. Meltzer added a return to WWE TV could be soon for the former WWE and WCW Champion as talks between both sides are at a “very strong discussion stage” at worst.

June 1, 2016

Goldberg discusses WWE 2K17 and his WrestleMania moment with Brock Lesnar


Playing games represents a kind of pastime in the WWE Universe, for conniving Superstars or dedicated players of 2K’s venerated series of WWE video games.

For Goldberg, however, video games offer a chance to reintroduce a once-in-a-lifetime competitor like himself to a new era of WWE fans. His legend is supported by a resume which includes an unparalleled 173-match winning streak to start his WCW career and two World Heavyweight Championship reigns. His star power continues to shine brightly, fueled by his meteoric rise in WCW and continued success in WWE, all achieved in only eight years in sports-entertainment.

Now that 2K has presented him as WWE 2K17’s Pre-Order bonus character, legions of fans can start asking “who’s next” to battle the man they call Goldberg for virtual supremacy. As for the man himself, Goldberg recently spoke with WWE.com about his involvement with 2K, his WrestleMania showdown with Brock Lesnar and whether he has one match left in the tank.

WWE.COM: How did you find out that you were 2K’s choice for this WWE 2K17 exclusive?

GOLDBERG: I just got the phone call. It was something that we had been in talks off and on over a number of years. As a father and an ex-wrestler, it's a dream come true. To be able to come back and be included in WWE 2K17, it's a huge honor. That the people would even want me back after such a long hiatus is another honor...More?

June 2, 2015

Goldberg: ‘I Recently Spoke With Triple H About A Return’, More


In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Goldberg revealed he spoke to Triple H about a possible WWE return but doesn’t think it worked out well. Here are highlights:

On never being one to back down from a fight, even with Vince McMahon: “[Hulk] Hogan once said to me, ‘Hey brother, you’re going to have to play the game. If Vince calls you in the middle of the night to get on a plane, you’re going to have to do it.’ I said to him, ‘You obviously don’t know me.’”

On Sting getting him into the business: “Sting was the guy who changed my mind. He and Lex Luger used to own a gym called Main Event Fitness in Atlanta. When I was with the Falcons, I used to work out there. I would have never imagined in a trillion years that I would have followed this path, but what made the decision realistic for me was the way Sting carried himself. When I met Sting, and observed him leading his family, business, and social life, it was completely different than what I’d ever seen in the past. I thought, ‘You know what? I can do this.’ So I bought thousands of dollars of old tapes trying to perfect moves that nobody had ever done before. I saw something that I liked, then I’d change it and make it my own.”

On WWE trying to dismiss his impact on wrestling: “That’s the way I feel. I’m surely not going to be somebody who pounds his chest and professes I was somebody who couldn’t be replaced, but I think I made a difference. For that character, nobody could do it better. So to not get the credit for the impact that I helped make is frustrating.”

On a recent talk with Triple H: “I had a conversation with Paul [Levesque] recently and I said, ‘Listen, I’m willing to put everything aside. If you guys want to sit down and make some money and have some fun, then let’s do it. My son wants to see me wrestle, and I’m willing to put all the bad feelings aside. If you guys want to move forward and do this thing the right way, then let’s talk.’ And that’s the way it ended. There’s nothing there. Truthfully, I don’t even think they want me to come, period. I’m just not one of them. The fact that I’m not far outweighs the financial gain, which they truly may not even believe is there. And I’m good with that. I’m absolutely fine with that.”

On WWE possibly inducting him into the WWE Hall Of Fame: “I don’t have a time limit and age is just a number for me. If the Hall of Fame presents itself, then I’ll do it in a heartbeat. But it’s not something where I sit here and go, ‘Man, I wish the WWE would induct me in the Hall of Fame.’ I don’t think about what I would say in my speech or who would induct me. I don’t think about that, by no stretch of the imagination.”

May 3, 2014

Rumor Mill - WWE Planning To Sign Bill Goldberg Before WrestleMania 31


F4WOnline.com is reporting that WWE is currently setting up plans to get Bill Goldberg signed to some sort of deal with the company way before WrestleMania 31.

The current plan is to have Goldberg signed and used in the WWE 2K15 video game, which is set to release in the fall. Officials are trying to make this plan similar to what they did with Ultimate Warrior last year, as they promoted him heavily.

Furthermore, WWE wants to promote it at SummerSlam and continue to market and build the signing of Goldberg all the way until WrestleMania 31, which could be a match and/or a Hall of Fame induction.

November 28, 2013

Backstage News On Goldberg's Talks With WWE, Who Called Him?


Bill Goldberg was at the C4 Comic Con in Winnipeg a few weeks back and was asked about appearing at WWE's WrestleMania XXX. He said Triple H has called him and they have talked but there's no deal in place.

Goldberg said he is open to coming back and would like his son to see him wrestle once but he would only do it for the right price. He said he would never call WWE and ask to come back, and that the ball is in their court and they know what they have to do to get him to return. A WWE source says Goldberg's financial demands were very significant.

Goldberg added that WWE did try to push him on the "think of the pop you'll get" idea but he said from his point of view, they are barking up the wrong tree when it comes to negotiating tactics.

source: wrestling observer

November 19, 2013

Rumor Mill - Ryback In WWE's Doghouse?


Regarding Ryback being in the doghouse, word is that it's because he went out a week ago and did the spear and the jackhammer, Bill Goldberg moves, and didn't get permission from WWE management first.

November 18, 2013

Rumor Mill - Three Major Top Names Noncommittal About Working WrestleMania 30


Vince McMahon isn’t happy with the fact that he doesn’t have definitive plans for Wrestlemania XXX next year. Vince still wants The Rock but Rock won’t commit. Vince wants Daniel Bryan vs. Shawn Michaels but Shawn won’t commit. Vince wanted Steve Austin vs. Triple H but Austin wanted too much money. The one match many people assume is a done deal, Brock Lesnar vs. Undertaker, is not 100%. Undertaker isn’t completely committed to the show as he recovers from a recent surgery.

WWE is indeed in negotiations with Bill Goldberg. Goldberg has gained more leverage in financial terms. In fact, Vince is so upset and frustrated about not getting his way with several possible matches, that it’s bleeding over into the negotiations with Goldberg. It’s interesting that late into November with tickets already on sale that creative plans are so uncertain.

source: wnw premium news

July 18, 2013

Miami Marlins Bringing in WWE Legends to Boost Attendance


Bizofbaseball.com is featuring an article about the MLB's Miami Marlins hosting a slew of appearances by WWE Legends like Bret Hart, Jimmy Hart, Jim Neidhart and other noteable names like Bill Goldberg, Mr. Anderson, Chavo Guerrero and more to boost attendance. The Marlins boast the worst attendance among all MLB teams despite a brand new ballpark...More?

January 27, 2013

WWE 'Shooting Straight' Panels Recap


It wasn’t long after Michael Cole politely reminded the members of D-Generation X that WWE is now in a post–Attitude Era during their “Shooting Straight” panel that Triple H fired out a word that would have had network executives pulling out their hair had it been uttered during a live Raw broadcast.

From that moment on, it was clear that WWE’s new “Shooting Straight” panels were going to be every bit as uncensored as the advertisements promised.

Introduced to the WWE Universe as part of Royal Rumble’s Fan Fest weekend, the three sessions — which focused on 1997’s Montreal Screwjob, D-Generation X and WCW — gave an intimate crowd of WWE fans the opportunity to hear inside stories about some of the most pivotal moments in sports-entertainment history from the men who lived them.

“I think it’s something we should have done a long time ago,” Booker T told WWE.com shortly after participating in Sunday’s WCW panel. “Letting our fans get a chance to ask those questions they’ve been wanting to ask for years and getting a true answer from someone who was there — I think it’s priceless.”

It was early Saturday night when WWE Hall of Famers Shawn Michaels, Bret “Hit Man” Hart and Jerry “The King” Lawler sat down with Michael Cole to discuss the infamous events of the 1997 Survivor Series. Although it has been nearly 16 years since the most notorious night in WWE history, it was clear that the controversies of that evening still resonate with WWE fans. As for HBK and Hart, both have matured considerably and have let go of any animosity. Still, The Excellence of Execution took pleasure in graphically describing the loogie he spit in Mr. McMahon’s face seconds after he was conned out of the WWE Title.

“That was like a 10 egg white omelet,” the “Hit Man” said with a laugh.

The next panel got just as messy as D-Generation X members Shawn Michaels, Triple H, X-Pac, Billy Gunn and The Road Dogg got together with Michael Cole to reminisce about the most anti-authority group in WWE history. In between crude jokes and bouts of riotous laughter, The Game revealed that he was nearly paired up with The Honky Tonk Man before DX took off. Another untold tale aired out for those in attendance was how, following DX’s infamous “attack” on WCW in Norfolk, Va., a subsequent invasion of WCW’s Atlanta headquarters nearly got the boys thrown in jail.

“They called the police and told them they were under attack from a militia group,” Triple H said, still in disbelief. “A hundred cops came with riot squads!”

The weekend’s final panel got underway on Sunday morning when former WCW competitors Booker T, Big Show, X-Pac and Kevin Nash talked with moderator Matt Striker about the rise of The New World Order and The Monday Night War. As expected, nothing was left unsaid as Nash revealed that Sting was nearly the third man to join the original nWo and that the reckless Goldberg was his least favorite competitor to face. On the topic of Goldberg, X-Pac added that the former WCW Champion wanted to call himself “The Hybrid” before his impressive winning streak began.

By the time the WCW panel ended, it was clear that WWE had taken a revolutionary step in inviting the audience behind the scenes. For the traditionally guarded world of professional wrestling, it’s a major shift, but one that is welcome.

“Whoever came up with this idea is an absolute genius, because the goal of WWE is to grow and I saw children out there who don’t remember The nWo and now they’re going to go back and learn about them,” Striker told WWE.com.

If you weren’t able to be in Phoenix for the first “Shooting Straight” panels, don’t fret. Chances are WWE will be bringing these innovative sessions to your town in the near future.

“I think it was a hit,” The Game said during the final moments of the DX panel. “And I think it’s something we’re going to do more often.”

source: wwe.com

December 27, 2012

This Day In Wrestling History


Greg Gagne defeats Adrian Adonis in a tournament final to become the first AWA International Television Champion in Las Vegas, Nevada. On the same card, Madusa Miceli defeats Candi Devine to win the AWA World Women's Title, which had been vacant since July 1987 when champion Sherri Martel jumped to the WWF(E).
December 27, 1987

Big Van Vader makes his Japan debut. Vader squashes Antonio Inoki in only 2 minutes in the main event match. The result starts riots in the area.
December 27, 1987

Alex Wright defeated Jean Paul Levesque (Triple H) with a rollup at Starrcade.
December 27, 1994

Starrcade was held in Washington, DC at the MCI Center, and saw the end of Bill Goldberg's huge storyline winning streak of 170+ matches.
December 27, 1998

December 19, 2012

This Day In Wrestling History


Frank Gotch is buried in Humboldt, Iowa with Iowa Governor W. L. Harding delivering the eulogy.
December 19, 1917

WCW held its 17th-annual "Starrcade" pay-per-view at the MCI Center in Washington, DC. WCW World Heavyweight Champion Bret Hart defeated Goldberg by "submission" in a No Disqualification match to retain the title. Many referees were taken out during the match. Roddy Piper ended up taking over officiating duties, and called for the bell while Goldberg was locked in the Sharpshooter without Goldberg submitting, in Montreal Screwjob fashion. Hart's win ended a four-year losing streak for WCW World Heavyweight Champions at "Starrcade". Bret Hart suffered a severe concussion during the match, due to a mule kick by Goldberg. Unaware of the severity of the injury, Hart continued to wrestle, but was soon diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome. The injury would prove to be career-ending, as Hart retired from wrestling soon after.

Madusa defeats Evan Karagias to win the Cruiserweight Championship at Starrcade. This was the first time a woman was crowned with this title.
December 19, 1999

November 21, 2012

Video: Robert Griffin III Given WWE Title as 4th & Pain Champion


4th & Pain is a pro wrestling and football radio show hosted by Redskins defensive end Adam Carriker and former wrestling announcer, turned weight loss champion, Chuck Carroll. The show airs each weekday at noon on 4thAndPain.com as well as Sunday morning at 8 o'clock on 106.7 The Fan in Washington, D.C.

Previous belt winners include Pierre Garcon, Alfred Morris (two-time winner), Ryan Kerrigan (two-time winner), Lorenzo Alexander and Tyler Polumbus.

Goldberg makes weekly NFL predictions on the show as well and fans can pick along at http://www.4thAndPain.com.

October 19, 2012

Muscle & Fitness Magazine Ranks the Best Bodies in Wrestling


Former WWE Champion Batista is featured on the cover of the November issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. The issue also looks at "the best bodies in wrestling" with stories on Mark Henry and David Otunga.

They rank the ten best wrestler physiques with John Cena, The Rock, Paul Orndorff, Bill Goldberg, Hulk Hogan, Rick Rude, Triple H, Superstar Billy Graham, Scott Steiner and The Ultimate Warrior. The five worst physiques are listed as Dusty Rhodes, Yokozuna, George "The Animal" Steele, Abdullah the Butcher and Haystacks Calhoun.

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