Why Goldberg Vs. Gunther Might Backfire For WWE

Goldberg and Gunther are set to clash at Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 12.

It will be Goldberg’s retirement match with the Heavyweight Championship on the line.

Gunther, who is currently the champion, won the belt from Jey Uso on the June 9 episode of WWE RAW in Phoenix.

While neither wrestler has an extensive history with the other, they had briefly faced off at the 2024 Bad Blood PLE.

Not taking lightly to Gunther questioning his parenting skills, the former champion had then yelled his trademark line, “You’re Next.”

On his road to preparing for his retirement match, the WWE Hall of Famer has shared details about his challenges, including a shoulder and leg injury.

The 58-year-old’s last match in WWE was at the 2022 Elimination Chamber, where he lost to Roman Reigns.

Goldberg Vs. Gunther Could Backfire

The build-up for Goldberg vs. Gunther has been in motion for a few months now, although nothing much was revealed to the public.

However, the intensity during the pair’s last interaction has remained fresh in the minds of fans.

As the former champion made his way out to his theme song, the audience in the Resch Center was on its feet, singing his name.

While the clash does provide fan service by bringing in a cherished veteran wrestler, former WWE employee Jonathan Coachman raised a valid question on the Behind the Turnbuckle Studios podcast.

Why would you make it for the World Heavyweight Championship? You know if he (Goldberg) does beat him, the fans are gonna s*** all over it and you’re almost 60 years old. You’re really gonna beat a guy in his prime? It’s not believable, it’s not.

If Goldberg beats Gunther, chances are that Seth Rollins will successfully cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase, resulting in a feud with the Austrian.