5 Surprises that could happen at WrestleMania 36: Major WWE Superstar is stabbed in the back, Big return

#3 Goldberg retains the Universal Championship against Roman Reigns

#UniversalChampion @Goldberg guest stars on @NCISLA as DOJ Agent Lance Hamilton, who is trying to track down a missing undercover agent.#NCISLA https://t.co/2HcvynXuTo
— WWE (@WWE) March 5, 2020

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In the eyes of some fans, Goldberg is a star who is far past his prime, well beyond his years. What not a lot of people realize is the kind of mainstream value that he still has owing to his acting projects and because he was the face of pro wrestling alongside Stone Cold Steve Austin during the hottest period it has ever experienced and quite possibly, ever will.

And for the same reason, do not be surprised if WWE decides to put the title around Goldberg's waist, especially if you consider that this won't be Roman Reigns' big crowning moment, especially because there won't be any fans present at all. Goldberg is still one of the biggest draws in the world after so many years and a name who can bring back a whole bunch of casual fans to Friday Night SmackDown whenever he decides to show up, and so don't be surprised if WWE decides to retain him as the Universal Champion.

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