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Well, he's done it again. Goldberg stood tall at WWE Crown Jewel after decimating Bobby Lashley in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. The legend lives on, but who will step up to him next?
Based on his performance at Crown Jewel, Goldberg will probably wrestle a couple more matches in WWE. The next one is likely to happen at the next Saudi Arabian pay-per-view. Anyway, several current stars can step up to the WWE Hall of Famer, some of whom already have a built-in story with him.
All of these opponents would give Goldberg a compelling match. WWE should consider putting any of them in the ring with the Universal Champion before his permanent retirement.
On that note, here are five possible opponents for Goldberg after his win over Bobby Lashley at Crown Jewel.
#5 Roman Reigns vs. Goldberg - The WrestleMania match that never happened
First, the match that was supposed to happen at last year's WrestleMania. Goldberg was set to defend the Universal Championship against Roman Reigns at The Show of Shows before the latter pulled out of the event due to an increased health risk.
With The Tribal Chief completely running WWE at the moment, it seems like only a matter of time before this match happens. Reigns can decimate Goldberg after an entertaining five-minute match at the next Saudi supercard.
Also, Paul Heyman will likely have a large influence in the potential feud between the two, as he reportedly had in the build up to WrestleMania 36. So expect Roman Reigns to operate at his current level opposite Goldberg, if they end up facing each other soon.
#4 Seth Rollins may feud with another WWE Hall of Famer after Edge
Seth Rollins just ended an epic rivalry with WWE Hall of Famer Edge at Crown Jewel in a brutal Hell in a Cell Match. While he lost the match, The Architect's stock is still pretty high. Rollins could soon go after another Hall of Famer.
A match between him and Goldberg may be a bit of an odd pairing, but it would pay off. The former WCW icon would look incredible opposite an expert seller like Seth Rollins, although he should not win this match.
#3 Riddle can face Goldberg after squashing their beef
One of the most intriguing situations Goldberg can find himself in WWE, a match with Riddle would be quite the spectacle. Almost as much as The King of Bros riding a camel to the ring.
Goldberg and Riddle have not exactly seen eye-to-eye but it seems like the two have set aside their differences backstage at SummerSlam. If the WWE Hall of Famer is up for it, a program between him and Riddle would be explosive. It can focus on the real-life tension between the pair, with either Superstar going over.
A match against Goldberg would be a great way for Riddle to keep his momentum after his tag team with Randy Orton inevitably blows up.
#2 AJ Styles would give Goldberg his greatest ever WWE match
One of the few WWE main-eventers who wouldn't be overly hurt by a defeat to Goldberg, AJ Styles might give the legend his best in-ring match ever. The Phenomenal One is still in fantastic shape and doesn't have much going on after he and Omos lost their RAW Tag Team Title rematch to RK-Bro at Crown Jewel.
Styles would sell Goldberg's offense perfectly, making him feel like the destructive warrior he once was. It would be the in-ring version of the Boneyard Match. Seeing the WWE Hall of Famer try to combat Omos too makes for one hell of a visual.
#1 WWE Champion Big E wants to wrestle Goldberg
This is the biggest WWE dream match Goldberg has waiting for him right now, as Big E has continually mentioned that he wants to face the Hall of Famer. With the New Day member reigning as WWE Champion, this match needs to happen in 2022.
Big E has spoken about how he prefers "big meaty men slapping meat" over five-star matches, which completely fits the potential contest with Goldberg. It would be as physical as any match involving either star, filled with spears, Jackhammers, and Big Endings galore.
While it would be a great main event for Super ShowDown next year, there is enough of a story for Big E vs. Goldberg to happen at WrestleMania 38. That is if the WCW icon puts his career on the line.
Seeing Goldberg definitively retire at the hands of a WWE Superstar who idolized him would be a poetic ending to his career. A win like this can solidify Big E's world title reign and establish him as a permanent main-eventer.
Who do you want to see the legend face next in WWE? Let us know in the comments below.
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