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WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg is a legend both inside and outside the ring.
Inside the squared circle, the former world champion has destroyed many superstars. Outside the ring, Goldberg has entertained fans with his acting exploits.
Before joining WWE, Goldberg carved a praise-worthy career in WCW, going head to head with Kevin Nash, Sting, and Bret Hart. In WWE, he's been a force to reckon with while competing in epic bouts against Triple H, Brock Lesnar, Bray Wyatt, and Braun Strowman.
The Hall of Famer was last seen in action at Crown Jewel 2021, where he decimated Bobby Lashley in a No Holds Barred Match. This was after Lashley injured Goldberg's knee and attacked his son at SummerSlam 2021.
Since Goldberg has a limited number of matches on the roster, there will be a host of superstars vying for an opportunity to face him in 2022. Here, we look at five matches that Goldberg could have in WWE in 2022.
#5. Goldberg vs. Riddle
WWE Superstar Riddle is one of the most attractive performers in the promotion. As RK-Bro, he's one-half of the RAW Tag Team Champions with Randy Orton.
The Original Bro and Goldberg have not always had a healthy relationship. At SummerSlam 2019, Riddle took shots at the Hall of Famer after his unattractive display against The Undertaker at Super ShowDown. He even called the WCW Icon the worst wrestler in the business.
Over time they improved their relationship. A few months back, in an appearance on The Bump, The Original Bro spoke about choosing Goldberg over Brock Lesnar for a dream match:
"Billy G... Golberg. Him and Gage, they bring it, they’re a package deal. Bill has been kinda cool with me lately, not too cool, not that cool, but he’s been cooler. The bridge was already destroyed, it got blown up. Right now we’re throwing some stones so that you can walk across the water. But if I had to pick a match between the two of them right now, and if I’m going realistically, I’m thinking Goldberg. Goldberg and Mania, I think that’s a possibility. I think I might convince him to actually wrestle me."
If a match does take place between the two at WrestleMania next year, it will certainly be a tremendous watch.
#4. Goldberg vs. Dolph Ziggler
At SummerSlam 2019, Dolph Ziggler and Goldberg competed in a match that saw the latter return to the ring after his horrendous outing against The Undertaker at Super ShowDown.
The Hall of Famer made quick work of Dolph Ziggler in a match that lasted 90 seconds. The Showoff, in a recent interview with XeniaDidThat, talked about how he had the thought of dying while working with Goldberg in the ring:
"A lot of times you don't [think about dying in the ring] but maybe if you're in there with Goldberg, you think about it a lot more." (h/t Fightful)
Ziggler has had a rocky relationship with the WWE Legend. A future match could be on the cards where Dolph could look to settle the score for his earlier loss.
#3. Goldberg vs. Drew McIntyre
Drew McIntyre is one of the most celebrated superstars on the current roster.
The Scottish Warrior had squared off against Goldberg at the Royal Rumble 2021, successfully retaining his WWE Championship. The match lasted for less than five minutes but was a great and entertaining opening bout. After the match, Goldberg embraced McIntyre and raised his hand in victory.
Having said this, Goldberg would surely look to settle the score for the loss. Another match between the two, if it takes shape, will be an epic affair, much to the delight of the WWE Universe.
#2. Goldberg vs. Seth Rollins
In 2016, Seth Rollins and Goldberg had a heated verbal exchange.
The Visionary, in an appearance on ESPN 2’s sports talk show First Take, said this when asked about whether he could beat Goldberg:
"I am a young buck, I am a young stallion. No offence to Goldberg but his day has come and gone.”
The Hall of Famer didn't take this too kindly and responded on First Take:
"Hell no, I’m not past my prime, Rollins is just trying to get a little rub, which is gonna put him in the hospital. So he better pray to God when I beat Brock [Lesnar] that I don’t have anymore in me because his head will be served on a platter."
Despite the tense battle of words, the two couldn't lock horns at the time. Having said this, a match between Rollins and Goldberg could take shape in 2022. The contest will be a spectacle the WWE Universe would not want to miss.
#1. Goldberg vs. Roman Reigns
Roman Reigns and Goldberg were scheduled to lock horns at WrestleMania 36 for the latter's Universal Championship, but the match never happened.
The Tribal Chief took a break due to the pandemic and was replaced by Braun Strowman.
Having said this, Goldberg, in a recent interview with DAZN, named the reigning Universal Champion as the man he wants to face next:
"Obviously, I want Roman bad. I want a piece of somebody from Georgia Tech. Like, I can taste it. The comparisons, the football background, I truly believe that’s a match that needs to happen. Am I clamoring for it? Am I begging for it? Am I holding my breath for it? No, I do what my job asks me to do. I do what my boss asks me to do to the best of my ability, and then I ask for them to point me in the next direction."
If this sees the light of day, it will be a once-in-a-lifetime match pitting Reigns against Goldberg. A true delight for fans.
