WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg officially retired on July 12 during Saturday Night’s Main Event XL. After almost three decades in wrestling, “Da Man” stepped away from the ring for good. Known for his powerful moves and short, intense matches, Goldberg was one of the biggest names in WCW and WWE.
In his final match, he faced Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship. While some fans were nervous because of his past in-ring mistakes, Goldberg completed the match without any big errors. He finished his career the way he wanted on his own terms.
But fans still ask what if Goldberg had joined AEW instead of ending his journey in WWE?
Why Goldberg Didn’t Go to AEW
Many believed that AEW was a real option for Goldberg. Just like Sting had a grand retirement in AEW, Goldberg could have had something similar. If he had gone to AEW, many dream matches could’ve happened, giving fans some unforgettable moments.
Here are three AEW wrestlers who could have retired Goldberg in an exciting way:
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1. Will Ospreay: The High-Flying Challenge
Will Ospreay is one of AEW’s top stars. He’s a fan favorite and known for his high-flying and technical skills. Even though he hasn’t won the AEW World Championship yet, he’s definitely on the path to greatness.
Imagine Goldberg facing someone like Ospreay a fast, energetic wrestler who could give him a totally different kind of match. It would’ve been fun to watch power vs. speed. If Ospreay retired Goldberg, it could have become one of the most surprising and best matches of Goldberg’s career.
2. Jon Moxley: The Violent Goodbye
Jon Moxley is known for brutal, hard-hitting matches. His Texas Death Match with Hangman Page showed how far he’s willing to go. If Goldberg had chosen Moxley as his final opponent, it could have been a bloody, emotional, and unforgettable ending.
The story could have been about Goldberg pushing through the pain one last time or passing out in the ring, showing true toughness even in defeat. It would’ve been a once-in-a-lifetime contest, and fans would have talked about it for years.
3. Bobby Lashley: The Final Chapter
Bobby Lashley is already a known rival of Goldberg. They’ve fought twice in WWE Lashley won at SummerSlam 2021, and Goldberg got his revenge at Crown Jewel 2021. If Goldberg had joined AEW, the two could’ve finished their story with a third match.
Lashley is now a big name in AEW and holds the AEW Tag Titles with Shelton Benjamin. A third and final match between Lashley and Goldberg in AEW could’ve been the perfect send-off. Two powerhouses going head-to-head one last time a true “battle of the beasts.”
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