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WWE RAW was, as one would expect with Paul Heyman steering the ship, a very interesting and packed affair. There was a lot that unfolded during the show, but it was an ad for WWE SmackDown that surprisingly got the audience all excited.
Goldberg will be making a huge return to SmackDown this week to announce who is next for the legend. And I have 5 theories about why Goldberg may be making a huge comeback on the show!
Be sure to chime in with your comments and let me know if you agree or indeed, disagree with my analysis. Also, are you excited to see Goldberg return or does the man's wrestling prowess not really work for you?
Feel free to share your thoughts in the section below and I'd love to read them.
#5 To help Roman Reigns move on from King Corbin
The idea of a Roman Reigns vs. Goldberg match has been discussed in the past and on numerous occasions, Goldberg has even said that a match against Roman Reigns is something that he would like. Both men are masters of the spear and so, it would be a very interesting contest to see who comes out on top. Impact Wrestling recently put on a match between Moose and Rhino to see who the master of the spear truly is.
And he could come out this week, to challenge Roman Reigns who finally seems to have concluded his very long feud with Corbin. Roman Reigns facing off with Goldberg in the middle of the ring is one of those clashes that has been teased in the past and it could certainly become a reality in Saudi Arabia soon.
Roman Reigns could lose this match and still not lose his momentum.
#4 To lay down for The Fiend
Thus far, The Fiend has been protected in a pretty cool manner, kicking out from multiple finishers delivered by his opponents. I think that the next step to building The Fiend's aura and dominance could take us on a straight path to one Bill Goldberg, ladies, and gentlemen.
It is a rare sight indeed to see anyone at all kick out of a spear and a jackhammer, but if The Fiend is able to do that in Saudi Arabia, it would make him a formidable threat for whoever his opponent is at WrestleMania. In fact, if his opponent happens to be Roman Reigns, the Big Dog may be on the back foot considering that The Fiend has been able to kick out of spears galore.
And Goldberg can afford to lose this match, passing out to The Mandible Claw which is a very safe move to take. Sure, it may damage his sheen and his presence to a degree but I guess, at this point, Goldberg wants to lay down for the next generation.
#3 To establish a feud with Braun Strowman
We all know that if he is given a chance to showcase his talent, Shinsuke Nakamura can hang with the best in the business. But that wasn't the case at all during his reign as WWE Intercontinental Champion and he defended his title only a few times in feuds that were not memorable at all.
WWE needs to treat Braun Strowman's reign right and the best way to achieve the same could be to have him face off against Goldberg for the Intercontinental Championship. Not only will this elevate the title, but there would be a degree of uncertainty with regard to who would come out on top considering how well protected both men are.
If Braun Strowman were to pin Goldberg, it would be a passing of the torch and Strowman would certainly become a made man. This is a man who has nearly the same level of intensity as Goldberg did and could take on the mantle of the next 'superhero' in WWE.
And if Goldberg becomes WWE Intercontinental Champion, the field becomes even more exciting.
#2 To make things right with The Undertaker
While it may be difficult to believe, Goldberg is someone who takes his legacy seriously and wouldn't want a black mark like his battle against The Undertaker. We all know that the match went awry only because Goldberg concussed himself before the match took place by hitting his head against a door. Maybe it's time for both of these legends to make things right by putting on a contest that is worthy of their immense talent.
What I do know for sure is that even if The Undertaker and Goldberg were to clash again, it wouldn't be a match that is booed by the casual audience at all. Especially an international audience like the one in Saudi Arabia where the people don't get to watch WWE as much as they would like to. And I also know that both men would not want a repeat of their performance from last year and will hence, give it all they've got.
Maybe the match isn't such a bad idea, all said and done.
#1 To be surprisingly attacked by Matt Riddle
Matt Riddle has been very vocal about wanting to face Goldberg and even Brock Lesnar, to make a name for himself and move up the ranks in the WWE ladder. Whether or not you're a fan of his, Goldberg is one of the all-time greats and anyone who tussles with him invariably has a lot more eyes on him.
Goldberg could come to the ring and challenge someone from the back to come out, but instead of a SmackDown Superstar, the 'original BRO' from NXT could show up from out of the blue and take the fight to the veteran. If you think that this does not seem like much of a contest, just bear in mind that Matt Riddle was an established MMA star.
The two men could definitely have a match at Super ShowDown that ends with Goldberg standing tall and mighty. I don't think that Matt Riddle would go over Goldberg at this point because of how big a draw Goldberg still is, this late in his career.
Be sure to check out Riddle's interview with Sportskeeda's own Gary Cassidy.
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