Goldberg to risk it all against Gunther in career-defining WWE match

Goldberg is back in WWE, and he is not returning for just any match, he is going straight after the World Heavyweight Champion Gunther. The two are set to face off at Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 12 in Atlanta, Georgia.

This match is happening in Goldberg’s hometown, and it could be the last match of his career. Fans were surprised when he returned and jumped right into a title match, but now Goldberg has shared the real reason he is doing this.At 58 years old, Goldberg says this match is not just about winning a title. It’s personal. He wants to finish his wrestling career the right way, and most of all, he wants his son, Gage, to see him in the ring one last time.

Goldberg says Gunther thinks he is just an old man

Goldberg recently appeared on The National Football Show and shared what he believes Gunther thinks about him. He admitted that Gunther probably does not take him seriously anymore.“Who I am to him (Gunther) is an old man – is a 58-year-old guy who is hobbled and not like he used to be and he believes that even at my peak, he could have taken me which is absolutely laughable. But, I mean… he’s a formidable opponent. He’s the World Heavyweight Champion.”

Even though Goldberg knows Gunther sees him as past his prime, he still respects the champion. He said Gunther has grown into a top star, and it is an honor to face him in this big match.

“It’s an honor to step into a position to be vying for the World Heavyweight Championship at 58 years old. I don’t know of any other ones who’ve retired with a match like that.”Goldberg returned to WWE during the June 16 episode of Monday Night Raw. As Gunther was in the ring talking about who might challenge him, Goldberg surprised everyone by coming out.

Soon after, the match was made official for July 12 in Atlanta.

The truth behind Goldberg’s WWE return

The last match of Goldberg was at Elimination Chamber 2022, and he was not happy with how it ended. That loss stayed with him. Now, he says he wants to go out on a better note. More than anything, he wants his son to be proud.“Because I ain’t freaking going out the way I went out. Period, end of story... I’m gonna do my best… 50 percent of me is better than 99 percent of the pricks on the planet...

It’s another opportunity to give Gage a platform to see his dad go out and do his thing.”Goldberg has been training for the last six months to prepare for this fight. He knows it will not be easy, and he even said he does not care if he has to be carried out of the ring afterward.“If they have to drag me out of there or carry me out of there, then that’s fine because I chose to do it and I chose to spend the last six months training and preparing for this.”

As the conversation went on, Bully Ray's comments on Busted Open about Goldberg's return were brought up. Bully Ray said on Busted Open Radio that it did not make sense and was disrespectful to others. Goldberg fired back with a strong response.“I was 176-0. I don’t have to stand in freakin’ line… So Bully Ray can bite me. But everybody’s got an opinion... I love him to death and I respect his opinion. But his opinion is like an asshole and everybody’s got one.”He also responded to fans calling him too old to wrestle.“Everybody, ‘Oh, Goldberg’s limping to the ring, Goldberg’s small, Goldberg’s old.’ I am freakin’ old. What do you want me to do? … Turn the clock back? But, show me another 58-year-old dude that’s willing to go out and do this?”As the big match gets closer, Goldberg is ready to risk everything. He is not just fighting Gunther, he is fighting for his legacy, for his family, and for one final moment in the spotlight.Also Read: Goldberg vs Gunther: Why WWE may end the Icon’s Career with a loss