5 reasons why Goldberg returned to face Dolph Ziggler at SummerSlam 2019

In a not-so-shocking turn of events, WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg returned to WWE RAW, which was the go-home show for SummerSlam.

Goldberg confronted Dolph Ziggler, who was originally supposed to face The Miz at SummerSlam, but in a turn of events, Miz revealed that he would face Ziggler on next week's RAW and that he would have a different opponent for SummerSlam - Goldberg.

Goldberg returns to WWE for the first time after his Super ShowDown match against The Undertaker, where he lost to The Phenom in the main event of the show in June 2019.

So, why did Goldberg return to WWE and challenge Dolph Ziggler? Let's take a look at 5 reasons why Goldberg returned to face Dolph Ziggler at SummerSlam 2019:

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#5 To help fans forget the Super ShowDown match against The Undertaker

Goldberg's last match in the WWE, against The Undertaker, was a train wreck of sorts. The match was criticized by WWE fans as Goldberg didn't look himself in the ring at all, botching moves and later getting a concussion, which was quite visible for fans.

Goldberg has been one of the legends of the pro wrestling world and fans were not pleased to see him put on such a shoddy match as many called for him to retire from the game.

The comments on social media as well as those backstage (The Undertaker was reportedly very angry at how the match went down) could have possibly prompted the WWE Hall of Famer to return to right that wrong and give fans good memories of his in-ring prowess.

Perhaps the build (or no build) to this match is an indication that Goldberg wants to show people that he's still good in the ring, focussing on just the wrestling aspect and not promos or trash talk.

While fans may not completely forget that disastrous match at Super ShowDown, they may have better memories of Goldberg when they look back at his career later on.

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#4 Match featuring a WWE legend on SummerSlam card

Goldberg will be the second WWE legend to feature on the SummerSlam card

SummerSlam is one of the biggest PPVs in WWE, perhaps the second biggest after WrestleMania. This year's SummerSlam did not have the big-name matches featuring legends until last week when Trish Stratus returned to WWE and set up a match against Charlotte Flair for this year's SummerSlam.

The match between Goldberg and Dolph Ziggler is yet another match featuring a WWE legend to give older fans something to cheer about and make them tune in to watch the show.

WWE would have been buoyed by the viewership for the RAW Reunion show, which featured some of the greats in the business, and perhaps pushed for a match that involved one legend and a younger star for SummerSlam.

This match between Goldberg and Ziggler is possibly just a one-off and will have no future, but it is probably going to help sell a few tickets and make fans tune in to watch the PPV.

#3 Give Ziggler a dream match

Ziggler had called out Goldberg and other WWE legends over the last few weeks

Dolph Ziggler has been one of the most loyal servants in WWE over the last decade or so, producing great matches in the ring, being an ever-present fixture in WWE for over a decade, and always willing to help other wrestlers.

Ziggler, though, over the last year or so, took a break from WWE to pursue his comedy career, which probably signals that he is entering the final phase of his WWE career. The 39-year-old, who returned in May 2019 after a few months away from WWE, could probably transition into a part-time wrestler in WWE in the near future.

The match between Ziggler and Goldberg could be a way to reward Ziggler for being a thorough professional and a "WWE man" through and through, and Goldberg is perhaps someone he wanted to face for a long time.

#2 Rivalry to be renewed at next Saudi Arabia show

Crown Jewel is the next WWE PPV in Saudi Arabia

Goldberg's last WWE appearance was at Super ShowDown in Saudi Arabia - a PPV where we also saw The Undertaker wrestle for the first time since last year's other Saudi Arabia PPV, Crown Jewel.

The Saudi Arabia PPVs offer WWE Superstars substantially larger sums of money to appear at the show, which has coaxed legends like The Undertaker and Goldberg to return for a big payday.

The match between Ziggler and Goldberg could also have been made so that the rivalry can be renewed at the next Saudi Arabia show, where Goldberg could once again return and bury the ghosts of that match against The Undertaker.

The next Saudi Arabia PPV, Crown Jewel, is set to take place in Saudi Arabia on October 31 at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh.

#1 Ziggler can make anybody look good in the ring

After the match between Goldberg and The Undertaker at Super ShowDown, many fans thought that they had seen the last of Goldberg, who looked out of pace and out of place in the ring against The Phenom.

But, here we are again as Goldberg has returned for what could be one of his final matches in WWE. The WWE Hall of Famer, as well as the likes of Vince McMahon and other people backstage, would like to see Goldberg walk into the sunset on a high, giving fans a memorable match to remember him by which could be one of the main reasons why this match between Ziggler and Goldberg has been sanctioned.

Ziggler is also the perfect Superstar to face Goldberg as he is fantastic in the ring and can make anyone look good when he is facing them. The younger Ziggler can also carry the match and make Goldberg the star of the match.