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Goldberg announced that he still has time remaining on his WWE contract. He told The Pop Culture Show that he has a two-match per year deal with WWE and is under contract "through 2022-2023."
This past week, Goldberg commented on Instagram that he would be paying close attention to a certain match on the season premiere of Friday Night SmackDown.
He made his return to WWE TV for the first time since WrestleMania 36 as the two-time Universal Champion appeared in virtual form inside the ThunderDome during the title clash between Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman.
With this contract news and recent appearance one would assume that WWE are sowing the seeds for a Goldberg return. Despite Goldberg being such a polarazing figure, WWE will want a return on their investment and with no Saudi Arabia shows in the forseeable future, Goldberg could be making his return to WWE.
In the article we will look at five ways WWE could bring back Goldberg.
#5 Goldberg attacks Braun Strowman
Braun Strowman took on and defeated Goldberg for the WWE Universial Championship at WrestleMania 36.
Strowman was the last-minute replacement for Roman Reigns. Reigns had been feuding with Goldberg in the lead up to WrestleMaina but dropped out to look after his family in the midst of the pandemic.
The change of opponent didn't seem to faze Goldberg and the two powerhouses were set on a collision course for WrestleMania 36.
Braun Strowman and Goldberg clashed at WrestleMania 36
The match was a finisher frenzy with both competitors hitting spear after spear and power slam after power slam. Strowman emerged victorious from the fight and was crowned the new WWE Universal Champion.
A great way for Goldberg to make his return to the WWE ring would be to exact revenge on the person took him out of it some months ago.
If Goldberg returns and attacks Braun Strowman it would be an excellent way to get The Monster Among Men back to the level he was at as Universal Champion.
#4 Goldberg takes the Money in the Bank briefcase from Otis
If WWE wanted to get the breifcase off Otis, then Goldberg would be the right guy to do it. If this were to happen it would accomplish several things. Firstly, it would bring back Goldberg with a bang. Secondly, it would play up to the notion that Goldberg only comes back to WWE for the glory, and thirdly it would get the breifcase off Otis.
Otis is Mr Money in the Bank
When Otis won the Money in the Bank briefcase it was a huge shock, however, it was an understandable choice. At the time Otis was an extremely popular character due to his relationship with Mandy Rose.
Since winning the coveted case, Otis has felt less than worthy to be the one to hold it. The love affair with Mandy Rose has waned and the briefcase has never felt less important. There may not be a chance that Otis is going to cash in on Drew McIntyre or Roman Reigns, and if he were to do so for one of the mid-card titles then that would nulify the purpose of the case.
Goldberg could return and challenge Otis to a match for the briefcase and a spear and jackhammer would relieve Otis of the case and WWE of the problem they put themselves in. Goldberg would then be able to cash in and get all the glory he usually comes back for.
#3 Goldberg and Paul Heyman are in cahoots
Goldberg and Paul Heyman are no strangers to one another. They have been intertwined for years and all through Goldberg's feud with Brock Lesnar.
Heyman has now aligned himself with another dominant force and undisputed champion, Roman Reigns.
Heyman and Reigns have an uneasy patnership
The Heyman and Reigns relationship is jarring to say the least - once bitter enemies but now in an interesting partnership. Heyman almost seems scared of Reigns, petrified even. He cowers behind him and jumps at his every move.
But there is also something else that Heyman does that adds further intrigue. Heyman constantly stares at the championship. His gaze is unwavering and it is almost as if he knows something is about to change.
Heyman has a long record of being untrustworthy. He has turned on nearly all of his clients at some point with CM Punk and Brock Lesnar instantly coming to mind. Therefore what is to stop him from doing the same to "The Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns.
Fans have assumed that Heyman's relationship with Reigns could result in the return of Brock Lesnar. But what if it were the way in which WWE brought back Goldberg. It would be a huge angle and would set the wreslting alight.
#2 Goldberg attacks The Fiend
Remember when The Fiend was an unstoppable monster? Well, Goldberg put an end to that. At Saudi Arabia's Super Showdown pay-per-view on February 27th, Goldberg destroyed The Fiend in under five minutes to capture the Universal Championship in a move that was frowned upon by many fans.
Goldberg doing what he does best
It was a typical Goldberg return. He came, he saw, he conquered, regardless of the wrestler involved and the harm done to WWE programming. He crushes his opponents, usually to widespread fan disdain.
But WWE do not mind the fan reaction; it is all about the buzz of Goldberg's return and resulting numbers that are boosted by his presence.
Therefore a feud with The Fiend would be a good way in repairing some of the damage done to the character. The Fiend has done well to rebuild himself and the addition of Alexa Bliss has been very beneficial to the character and a shot at redemption againt Goldberg would be another great way toward his resurrection.
#1 Goldberg attacks Roman Reigns
Goldberg and Roman Reigns have unfinished business. They were on the road to WrestleMania 36 and set to clash for the WWE Universal Championship.
The match never took place as Reigns made the decision to stay home for the safety of his family and his new born babies during the throes of the COVID pandemic.
Braun Strowman took his place and defeated Goldberg for the championship in the strangest WrestleMania of all time.
At SummerSlam this past August, Reigns made a surprise return, complete with a new attitude and persona. A destructive and take no prisoners character, Reigns has run through all who stood in his way to capture the title that he never lost.
Since then Reigns has beaten and tormented his cousin Jey Uso. They are set for a "I Quit" match inside a Hell in a Cell that Reigns will most likely dominate and leave victorious.
The Goldberg-Reigns story is already written
This would be the perfect time for WWE to bring back Goldberg. The story is already written and all they need to do is press play.
If Goldberg were to return by blindsiding Reigns the same way he did to The Fiend at SummerSlam, he could set up the match they were supposed to have at WrestleMania. This would be the ideal way in which to execute it.
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