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The excitement was high for the final SmackDown Live before Super ShowDown this week. RAW delivered a great episode with some interesting segments and impressive matches. The blue brand did not let down the fans as we witnessed a stellar edition of SmackDown Live before heading to Saudia Arabia. SmackDown Live had some unforeseen surprises this week.
There is no denying that the dream match between Goldberg and Undertaker is the most anticipated match of the Super ShowDown. Following the appearance of the Deadman on RAW, Goldberg showed up on the blue brand. As a matter of fact, it was the SmackDown Live debut of the former Universal Champion.
Goldberg took a shot at the Phenom and he promised to bring the aggressive side of himself at Super ShowDown. We saw a major surprise during the segment as Undertaker's music hit. The Phenom was standing behind Goldberg and they had the long-awaited face-off before the mega clash in Jeddah. However, Undertaker disappeared after the face-off and the two men didn't have any physical altercation.
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#3 WWE wanted to save it for Super ShowDown
Without a shadow of a doubt, the dream match between Goldberg and The Undertaker will headline the show. Though the match should have happened decades ago, it still gives goosebumps. The best part of this bout is that the two men never locked in the past and it will be their first battle in the squared circle.
Prior to the face-off on the blue brand this week, the two men also confronted each other at Royal Rumble in 2017. Since they didn't put hands on each other in the last face-off, WWE wanted to save it for Super ShowDown. Goldberg's matches are generally short and it will be interesting to see if he manages to deliver a lengthy match against an opponent like Undertaker.
Regardless of the result of the match, it will be exciting to see Jackhammer and Tombstone Piledriver. Considering the anticipation of the rivalry, the company might decide to extend the rivalry till Summerslam.
#2 To avoid any injury before the match
The face-off between Goldberg and Undertaker was one of the best moments of the blue brand this week. The two men confronted each other but they didn't put their hands on each other. There is no denying a brawl could have hyped the match more as the two legendary Superstars never fought each other in the past.
Considering both Undertaker and Goldberg are over fifty years old, they are in the twilight of their careers. Moreover, the two men are not regular performers anymore. Goldberg's last match was over two years ago, while Undertaker last match was eight months ago. Hence, they might have ring rust and the company wanted to play it safe before the mega clash.
Judging by their age and the time away from the squared circle, an injury could have happened before Super ShowDown. During the last run of Goldberg, the former Universal Champion was busted open a couple of days before Royal Rumble. WWE certainly wanted to avoid a similar scenario on SmackDown Live this week.
#1 The Undertaker showed up to prove that SmackDown Live is still his yard
WWE announced on social media that Undertaker would appear on RAW this week, while Goldberg would show up on SmackDown Live for the first time in his career. Following a fierce segment of the Phenom on RAW, a large number of fans speculated that Undertaker could show up on final SmackDown Live before Super ShowDown as the blue brand has been the territory of Undertaker for a long time.
AJ Styles claims that SmackDown Live is the house that AJ Styles built. Originally, the scenario is different as the Deadman has been an important part of the blue brand. Undertaker was the biggest name of SmackDown Live in his prime and he had numerous memorable matches on the blue brand.
Undertaker, who is currently a part-timer, wrestles occasionally now. Since Goldberg was scheduled to appear in Undertaker's old den this week, the Phenom wanted to make a statement by having a face-off.
