Arn Anderson Shares Thoughts On Goldberg’s Infamous Match: “It’s The Best Match He Ever Had”

WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson recently shared his perspective on the notorious February 9th, 1998, match between Goldberg and William Regal, a bout that has stirred controversy for over two decades.

Speaking on his podcast ARN, Anderson, who was the agent for the match, provided fresh insights and defended what many consider one of WCW’s most debated contests. Reflecting on his involvement, Anderson confirmed his role in executing the match, saying:

Yeah, it was me, I had that match and I delivered the instructions that I was given.

Despite the backlash that has followed the match since its airing, Anderson’s take on it differs sharply from popular opinion.

For Regal to have taken all the grief that he’s taken over the years about that match. This is my personal opinion, it’s the best match that Goldberg ever had.

Anderson declared. His statement offers a new perspective on a match often criticised for deviating from Goldberg’s usual style. Anderson highlighted the match’s unique approach, explaining why he believes it stands out in Goldberg’s career.

It was one of the first contests that he was ever in where it was a 50-50 fight.

Anderson said, noting that Regal offered Goldberg a real challenge rather than succumbing to a quick squash, a format typical of Goldberg’s rise in WCW. He also addressed the limitations they faced, particularly in timing and booking.

When you’ve been given eight minutes or nine minutes, or whatever it was, you can’t just go out and slaughter a guy like William Regal for nine minutes; you have to have a competitive match.

Which WWE Hall Of Famer Does Arn Anderson Credit With His Career Success?

Arn Anderson said that he might not have amounted to anything in wrestling without a certain WWE Hall of Famer and that the Hall of Famer in question was none other than the Junkyard Dog. Anderson said that JYD came up with the idea to team Arn with Ole Andrson as they looked similar enough to be considered family and JYD pitched this idea to Bill Watts who agreed and that is how Arn became Arn Anderson.

H/t to ITRWrestling.com