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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Goldberg to risk it all against Gunther in career-defining WWE match
Goldberg and Gunther (Image via WWE) Goldberg is back in WWE , and he is not returning for just any match, he is going straight after the World Heavyweight Champion Gunther. The two are set to face off at Saturday Night's Main Event on July 12 in Atlanta, Georgia. This match is happening in Goldberg's hometown, and it could be the last match of his career. Fans were surprised when he returned and jumped right into a title match, but now Goldberg has shared the real reason he is doing this. At 58 years old, Goldberg says this match is not just about winning a title. It's personal. He wants to finish his wrestling career the right way, and most of all, he wants his son, Gage, to see him in the ring one last time. Goldberg says Gunther thinks he is just an old man Goldberg recently appeared on The National Football Show and shared what he believes Gunther thinks about him. He admitted that Gunther probably does not take him seriously anymore. 'Who I am to him (Gunther) is an old man – is a 58-year-old guy who is hobbled and not like he used to be and he believes that even at my peak, he could have taken me which is absolutely laughable. But, I mean… he's a formidable opponent. He's the World Heavyweight Champion.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Even though Goldberg knows Gunther sees him as past his prime, he still respects the champion. He said Gunther has grown into a top star, and it is an honor to face him in this big match. The National Football Show with Dan Sileo | Wednesday June 18th, 2025 'It's an honor to step into a position to be vying for the World Heavyweight Championship at 58 years old. I don't know of any other ones who've retired with a match like that.' Goldberg returned to WWE during the June 16 episode of Monday Night Raw. As Gunther was in the ring talking about who might challenge him, Goldberg surprised everyone by coming out. Soon after, the match was made official for July 12 in Atlanta. The truth behind Goldberg's WWE return The last match of Goldberg was at Elimination Chamber 2022, and he was not happy with how it ended. That loss stayed with him. Now, he says he wants to go out on a better note. More than anything, he wants his son to be proud. 'Because I ain't freaking going out the way I went out. Period, end of story... I'm gonna do my best… 50 percent of me is better than 99 percent of the pricks on the planet... It's another opportunity to give Gage a platform to see his dad go out and do his thing.' Goldberg has been training for the last six months to prepare for this fight. He knows it will not be easy, and he even said he does not care if he has to be carried out of the ring afterward. 'If they have to drag me out of there or carry me out of there, then that's fine because I chose to do it and I chose to spend the last six months training and preparing for this.' Goldberg to challenge Gunther on Saturday Night's Main Event: Raw, June 16, 2025 As the conversation went on, Bully Ray's comments on Busted Open about Goldberg's return were brought up. Bully Ray said on Busted Open Radio that it did not make sense and was disrespectful to others. Goldberg fired back with a strong response. 'I was 176-0. I don't have to stand in freakin' line… So Bully Ray can bite me. But everybody's got an opinion... I love him to death and I respect his opinion. But his opinion is like an asshole and everybody's got one.' He also responded to fans calling him too old to wrestle. 'Everybody, 'Oh, Goldberg's limping to the ring, Goldberg's small, Goldberg's old.' I am freakin' old. What do you want me to do? … Turn the clock back? But, show me another 58-year-old dude that's willing to go out and do this?' As the big match gets closer, Goldberg is ready to risk everything. He is not just fighting Gunther, he is fighting for his legacy, for his family, and for one final moment in the spotlight. Also Read: Goldberg vs Gunther: Why WWE may end the Icon's Career with a loss Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Newsweek
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'He Can Bite Me' - Goldberg Fires Back At WWE Legend
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg has responded to criticism from fellow legend Bully Ray regarding his return for a World Heavyweight Championship match. Goldberg returned to Raw on June 16 to challenge the champion, GUNTHER. The booking drew criticism from some, including Bully Ray, who questioned the logic of a 58-year-old getting an immediate title shot. Goldberg addressed those comments directly during an appearance on The National Football Show with Dan Sileo. Goldberg Responds To Bully Ray Goldberg justified his position by referencing his iconic undefeated streak in WCW. He then dismissed the criticism from his fellow Hall of Famer. "I was 176-0. I don't have to stand in freakin' line. So Bully Ray can bite me," Goldberg said. "But everybody's got an opinion, and Bully Ray has a podcast that's about wrestling, and so you're obviously gonna chime in and give your two cents, and I love him to death and I respect his opinion. But his opinion is like an a**hole, and everybody's got one." Goldberg Addressing Criticism About His Age Goldberg also had a message for fans who believe he is too old to be competing for a world title. He acknowledged his age but challenged anyone to do what he does. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 5: Bill Goldberg poses in the ring with Triple H during Bad Blood at State Farm Arena on October 5, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 5: Bill Goldberg poses in the ring with Triple H during Bad Blood at State Farm Arena on October 5, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. WWE/Getty Images "Everybody, 'Oh, Goldberg's limping to the ring, Goldberg's small, Goldberg's old.' I am freakin' old. What do you want me to do? Turn the clock back?" he stated. "But, show me another 58-year-old dude that's willing to go out and do this? ... I'm gonna hopefully surpass their performance and at the end of the day, I gotta surpass my performance in the past." More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation GUNTHER Adds Fuel To The Fire Goldberg's opponent, GUNTHER, has also taken a shot at the returning legend. Following their confrontation on Raw, the World Heavyweight Champion posted a photo of their face-off on Instagram. He included a caption that mocked Goldberg's famously short matches. "I'm next .... guess i can spare 3 minutes," GUNTHER wrote. Goldberg holds a 3-6 record in his nine WWE world title matches. His three victories earned him one World Heavyweight Championship (defeating Triple H) and two Universal Championships (defeating Kevin Owens and "The Fiend"). He was unsuccessful in subsequent title bouts against opponents like Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, and Drew McIntyre. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
NBC Sports
21-04-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Bruce Arians was instrumental in bringing Baker Mayfield to Tampa
Bruce Arians never coached Baker Mayfield. Arians wanted to. He did the next best thing. Arians helped get the Buccaneers to make Mayfield their post-Tom Brady quarterback. 'Yeah, that was one of my last decisions, you know, to get with Jason and let's go after this; I love this kid,' Arians said recently on The National Football Show, via know, when I was at CBS that one year, I did two [Browns games with Mayfield], went to Browns practice on Friday. That locker room loved that kid. I mean, loved him. And the way he competed in a Friday practice, I was like, 'This is my kind of guy.'' He ended up being the Bucs' kind of guy, too. In two years post-Brady, Mayfield has led the Buccaneers to a pair of division titles. 'He's won that team over,' Arians said. 'He's won the city over. He owns the city right now, and rightfully so. He's played his ass off.' Arians stepped down in March 2022, a few weeks after Brady unretired — and after Miami's apparent effort to pair Brady with coach Sean Payton fell through. Arians stayed on as 'senior advisor to the General Manager.' (He's still listed on the team's website as having that title.) Arians's advice was solid. And it's not revisionist history. Arians said during the 2018 season that he'd coach the Browns, and only the Browns. (He took the Tampa Bay job after the 2018 season.) After a year with Jameis Winston (he threw for more than 5,100 passing yards under Arians), Arians and the Bucs landed Brady. They won the Super Bowl in 2020. And if Brady had remained retired in 2022, the Bucs might have traded for Mayfield, whose time in Cleveland ended after they traded for Deshaun Watson. The Bucs are quietly one of the most consistent contenders of the decade. They have a Super Bowl win, followed by four straight NFC South championships. As the draft approaches, they don't have many (if any) glaring needs. But they continue to be widely overlooked and underestimated. Sort of like Mayfield.
