5 possible reasons why The Undertaker defeated Goldberg at WWE Super ShowDown 2019

The smoke has cleared, the dust has settled and The Undertaker has defeated Goldberg.

In a brutal and bloody match, the Deadman proved why he is considered by many as the greatest WWE Superstar in wrestling history, dispatching of the former WCW and Universal Champion.

The first ever singles match between the two, the match could have gone either way in the weeks of build-up. No doubt there were many fans who wanted Goldberg to defeat the Phenom, but sadly for them, tonight just wasn't their night. The WWE had to make a decision, and it's one that may anger a lot of the fans.

Here are five reasons why the Demon of Death Valley defeated Goldberg at their first ever encounter at WWE Super ShowDown 2019.

#5 Because he didn’t appear at WrestleMania

The Deadman was noticeably absent from this year's WrestleMania, breaking a 19 year streak

In the latest WWE NEWS, WrestleMania 35 was a huge event, and has gone down in history as one of the most popular WrestleManias of the past decade.

At the show of shows, several fan favourites emerged on top, including Seth Rollins winning the Universal title in the show’s opener, Kofi Kingston becoming the first African-born WWE Champion, and Becky Lynch establishing herself as the Man in the main event.

One notable absence though, was The Undertaker.

Not appearing at the show, Mania 35 was the first WrestleMania missed by the Deadman in 19 years, as it seems time and a lifetime of risking his body has taken its toll on the legendary Superstar.

Perhaps the WWE wanted to prove that despite missing this year’s show, the Deadman was still a force to be reckoned with, able to handily dispatch of the mighty Goldberg.

#4 Saudi fans know Undertaker better

The Deadman appeared at the Greatest Royal Rumble and Crown Jewel

Whilst the WWE creates these shows for a world-wide audience, it’s obvious that these Saudi Arabian shows are meant to entertain the Saudi fans attending live.

If ever you needed proof of this, look at the winner of the 50-Man Battle Royal Mansoor, who has gone from being a tiny star in NXT, to having a huge win, ‘coincidentally’ in his home nation.

And though some more knowledgeable fans may have followed Goldberg’s career, many fans who attended WWE Super ShowDown live in person probably know the Deadman better than the former WCW World Champion.

This makes sense, as in the 12 years Goldberg was away, the Undertaker appeared in countless matches, earning himself a world wide collection of fans.

Simply put, it’s not hard to argue that The Undertaker is a bigger star, and the WWE wanted to push their bigger star tonight.

#3 The Blood

Goldberg was busted open badly during the match

The first ever encounter between the Undertaker and Goldberg was a battle of two titans, but it could have been so much more.

During the match, Goldberg attempted a spear on his legendary opponent, only to be avoided by the Deadman, sending Goldberg into the post, and causing a nasty cut over the former WCW Champion’s head. With WWE being PG, it’s difficult to believe that the company would voluntarily allow this, even if the Saudi Royal Family wanted it.

So if we go under the assumption that Goldberg was busted open the hard way, it’s not too big a stretch to believe that the huge Superstar was disoriented. Maybe the match was meant to go longer, but after the blood, the Deadman took control.

The sooner the match was over the better, and if that meant the Deadman won, so be it.

#2 The Deadman’s Hall of Fame induction is imminent

Could this match have been the Deadman's last?

The Undertaker has had a career unlike anyone else in WWE.

A former WWE World Champion, the Demon of Death Valley has also held Tag Team Gold, as well as the Hardcore Championship, and the 2007 Royal Rumble.

Even without accolades, the Deadman has had some of the greatest matches ever, and it’s only a matter of time before The Phenom takes his rightful place in the WWE Hall of Fame. This rightful induction could take place as soon as next year, and having the Deadman emerge victorious at Super ShowDown is the icing of the cake, on the Deadman’s path to the Hall of Fame.

Expect to see footage of the Undertaker’s victory over Goldberg at Super ShowDown as part of his induction video when he does take his spot in the Hall of Fame.

#1 WWE always beats WCW

The WWE love reminding fans that WWE Superstars are better than WCW Superstars

The Monday Night War may have ended in March 2001, but it seems some in WWE don’t believe that the Atlanta-based promotion is down for the count.

Over the years, WWE have had many WWE Vs WCW feuds, with the WCW group always coming up short. This happened in 2001 during the WCW/ECW Invasion, and even in 2015, when the WrestleMania 31 bout between Triple H and Sting saw the WWE COO topple the icon of WCW in the Stinger’s first ever match in WWE.

Throughout the War, The Undertaker remained loyal to the WWF, whilst Goldberg was the poster child for WCW. It’s clear that WWE still like to have their stars topple WCW legends, so of course the legendary Undertaker would emerge victorious over the former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Goldberg.