WWE legend Goldberg reveals biggest regret of his wrestling career

WWE Hall of Famer and legend Goldberg has had an illustrious career when it comes to professional wrestling. Known for his time in WCW, Goldberg is expected to make a return to the squared circle soon. However, both the company and the superstar himself have not indicated the same.

With speculations regarding Goldberg’s retirement match running high, the veteran revealed the biggest regret of his career. In a recent interview on The Ariel Helwani Show, Goldberg shared a career moment that he laments to this very day. The moment dates back to his prime days in WCW when he was a force to reckon with.

The incident in contention took place on December 23, 1999, on WCW Thunder. Goldberg broke the window of the nWo‘s brand new limousine with his bare hands. The move cost the multi-time champion heavily. Goldberg had to receive 199 stitches on his forearm after a massive injury. Reflecting on the incident, the former WCW champ said that he should have used a sledgehammer.

The injury led to a huge setback to Goldberg’s career, as it halted all future planned storylines involving him till 2000. The Jackhammer was planned to get revenge on the nWo and win back the WCW Championship. However, Goldberg acknowledged that the mistake made him a better person, and he has tried to learn from it since then.

Goldberg confirmed his retirement match in 2025

Goldberg has revealed that he will fight his retirement match in 2025 but is yet to confirm the exact date and time. The former Universal Champion said that 2025 would be his final year, after which he would hang up his boots. However, reports suggest that Goldberg has been keeping away from the ring due to not being medically fit.

The legend was last seen at WWE Bad Blood PPV in 2024. Goldberg had a verbal argument with current World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther. Since the showdown, the WWE Universe has touted Gunther’s name as Goldberg’s final opponent. However, the former is currently engaged in a high-stakes rivalry with Jey Uso. The Royal Rumble 2025 winner will challenge The Ring General at WrestleMania 40 for the World Heavyweight Championship.

The former WCW star said he was undergoing a stem cell surgery due to issues in his shoulders. Though he said that he will soon be physically fit to compete, reports suggested the Hall of Famer had not received a go-ahead from his medical team to return to action.

Goldberg says he will support son’s wrestling plans

The WWE Hall of Famer has expressed his desire to support his son Gage‘s wrestling ambition. During an interview with Ariel Helwani, Goldberg stated that as long as his son Gage is fully committed and passionate about wrestling, he would be behind him 100%. Emphasizing the importance of hard work and dedication, the legend said that wrestling, much like any other profession, required the above traits to be successful.

The former WWE Universal Champion claimed that Gage could do whatever he wanted to do, provided that he 120% dedication on it. He said that people wanted things for free but did not respect the work required to be put behind it. Goldberg added that his son was free to opt any field he wanted to pursue except any illegal activity.

Goldberg himself was a football player, but his NFL career didn’t go as planned. The Hall of Famer’s son Gage has made several TV appearances since 2017 and even engaged in a physical segment with Bobby Lashley. However, only time will tell if his son laces up his boots to continue the legacy left by the veteran wrestler.

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