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WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg returned during the closing moments of RAW Legends Night. Unlike all the other legends that were there without any plans, Goldberg had a reason to be on RAW and he made it very clear by confronting the WWE Champion Drew McIntyre, who had just successfully defended his title against Keith Lee in the main event.
Goldberg went on to claim that Drew McIntyre hasn't earned his respect and subsequently challenged him for the WWE Championship at Royal Rumble 2021. Certainly, no one saw this massive surprise coming as fans were expecting McIntyre to feud with either Lee or Sheamus going forward. The question is, can Goldberg become the new WWE Champion at Royal Rumble 2021 later this month?
Let's take a look at five signs that Goldberg will indeed defeat Drew McIntyre to win the WWE Championship. Be sure to comment down and let us know your thoughts about the same.
#5 Goldberg has done something similar before, more than once
Goldberg returning ahead of WrestleMania and challenging the world champion. Well, that's something fans have seen before on multiple occasions recently. And what was the outcome on both occasions? Goldberg walked out as the new Champion.
It was first in 2017 when Goldberg returned to challenge Kevin Owens for his Universal Championship. At WWE Fastlane 2017, he defeated Owens quickly to win the Universal title for the first time in his career. Last year, Goldberg returned to challenge Bray Wyatt for the Universal Championship. At WWE Super ShowDown 2020, he became the first Superstar to pin 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt and in the process, also won his second Universal title.
Goldberg's return ahead of WrestleMania and challenging WWE Champion Drew McIntyre this time almost seems like a deja vu. Considering how the previous two encounters ended, Drew McIntyre's WWE title reign might get over at Royal Rumble later this month.
#4 Goldberg could be Vince McMahon's immediate solution to improve ratings in the WrestleMania season
Being a legend and icon in the business, Goldberg brings with him nostalgia as well as ratings. If there's one thing WWE and especially Monday Night RAW is looking for, it is ratings. Considering how badly RAW's ratings have been in the last few months, the return of Goldberg could be an immediate solution for Vince McMahon to improve the ratings.
And well, putting the WWE Championship on him would ensure he stays on TV after Royal Rumble as well. As much as fans can hate him challenging for the title, his presence certainly feels special and grand - and most importantly, keeps everyone talking.
#3 Goldberg could establish a new Superstar at WrestleMania 37 by dropping the title to him
While there's no clarity, Goldberg is likely the 'heel' in his feud against Drew McIntyre. If he does win the WWE Championship at Royal Rumble, he could go on to have a great heel run as the champion and feud with a massive babyface, ultimately dropping the title at WrestleMania 37 and putting someone over.
To be fair, he did put Braun Strowman over at last year's WrestleMania but they didn't have a proper feud as Strowman was a last-minute replacement for Roman Reigns. WWE could change that this year and use Goldberg to establish a new Superstar. Or maybe, Drew McIntyre could chase the title and ultimately get the big victory at WrestleMania 37.
#2 A WWE Championship victory will keep Goldberg away from Roman Reigns
Before Goldberg appeared on RAW tonight, it looked almost certain that he will feud with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 37. During his appearance on WWE's The Bump, the Hall of Famer claimed that he's coming after Roman Reigns. However, there was a massive fan outburst following that on social media.
Considering how well Roman Reigns' 'Tribal Chief' storyline has been going on SmackDown, putting him in a match against Goldberg might turn fans against him again. Goldberg winning the WWE Championship could keep him away from Roman Reigns for the time being, while also ensuring that he stays on the card of WrestleMania in a big match.
#1 Goldberg has never won the WWE Championship in his career
Goldberg has had an incredible pro wrestling career. Even after his return to WWE in 2016, he has achieved a lot of feats. However, one achievement that has alluded him in his career so far is winning the WWE Championship.
Considering how well his relationship with Vince McMahon has been ever since his return in 2016, it won't be shocking to see McMahon finally give him a run with the WWE title at Royal Rumble 2021. As great of a champion Drew McIntyre has been, Goldberg probably brings more mainstream attention to WWE.
