When we think of a wrestling icon from the early 2000s, who was the most dominant and destructive wrestler? The name of Bill Goldberg instantly pops into our minds. The former Universal Champion has had a phenomenal career, where he went on a burning win streak of 173-0 in WCW. Thus, he is one of the greatest talents to ever step inside the ring.
Hence, when The Icon announced that he would step down from professional wrestling at the end of 2025. Since this announcement, the fans have been eagerly waiting for updates about his last opponent and, more importantly, when and where they can see his wrestling excellence.
The wait is over because the Hall of Famer has given a massive update about his final match that will blow fans’ socks off!
Goldberg teases the date of his retirement match
2025 has been a tough year; fans had to witness events like John Cena going heel, WWE releasing R-Truth, KO’s uncertain return from injury, and so many more. If that’s not all, Bill Goldberg announced that 2025’s end will mark his final year in the professional wrestling scene. This got the fans curious, and they were eager to learn who would be his “You’re last!”
After all, the Ultimate Superhero teased about getting his hands around Cena’s throat and would punch him hard enough to make him a babyface again. However, he was not the only one because it was teased that Bron Breakker would be a worthy opponent as well. The anticipation eventually cooled off until the star recently talked about the venue of his retirement match.
Recently, appearing on the CarCast podcast, Bill Goldberg shed light on his ongoing training for his retirement match, which has been “really tough” because he can be a “b**tch to deal with.”
He also said that he knew the date of his last match, and it has not been made public. He said,
It’s been really tough. I am a bi**h to deal with, period. Anyway, but you know, I know the date, no one else knows the date public wise and so at my age you obviously have to do a lot of different things to get yourself prepared for what I’m about to embark upon and I mean it’s uncharted water because not many people my age have done this, right?
Though the dates are not disclosed, it can be assumed that it will be by the end of this year. Hence, leaving fans asking, “Who is courageous enough to face the veteran wrestler in his last match and put on a show that makes the fans cheer with excitement?” Surprisingly, one name comes in unison: Gunther, especially because of a very personal reason that follows the former World Heavyweight Champion.
Gunther vs. Goldberg: A once-in-a-lifetime match?
Despite being vocal about being unaware of his opponent at his retirement match, it has been teased strongly for quite some time that The Ring General, Gunther, can be a worthy final opponent, giving the veteran wrestler a run for his money and giving him an opportunity to eat back his words after what he said in 2024 at the Bad Blood PLE.
Ahead of WWE’s special PPV Crown Jewel, Paul “Triple H” Levesque was present inside the ring, where he announced that Champion vs. Champion matches will take place at the event, and the winners of the two matches will win the Crown Jewel Championship. The then-World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther, entered the ring, singing his praises and accomplishments.
He then asked the spotlight to be in attendance, where Goldberg was sitting with his family, and told the guest how he lied to Bret Hart about Goldberg being his favorite wrestler. However, he didn’t stop there because he further humiliated him, calling him a “one-trick pony.” As if that’s not enough, he went personal and told the legend’s son, Gage, that he hoped that the Hall of Famer was better than a wrestler.
This snapped him; the two-time Universal Champion jumped the barricade but was stopped by security before they could lay their hands on each other. Since then, it has been heavily teased that Gunther can be Goldberg’s “You’re last,“ bringing the entire arc to a complete circle.
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