On Saturday night, Goldberg stepped into the WWE ring for the final time to compete for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in the main event. Facing off against one of WWE’s top in-ring performers, Goldberg gave it his all, but ultimately the match ended with him lying on his back, eyes fixed on the ceiling as his storied WWE career came to a close.
The match began with Goldberg quickly taking control, flooring Gunther with an opening move. Gunther’s signature chops had little effect on the seasoned veteran, but as the match progressed, an attempted spear went awry, sending Goldberg crashing into the barricade and the timekeeper’s area. Capitalizing on Goldberg’s momentary loss of balance, Gunther targeted his knee with precision strikes. Despite this, Goldberg rallied with another spear, but another mistimed move left him vulnerable. Gunther then ruthlessly attacked Goldberg’s injured knee, removing his brace and focusing on weakening the joint.
Afterward, Gunther taunted the crowd, showing off his victories before Goldberg’s son tried to intervene but was stopped by security, creating a brief distraction. Seizing the opportunity, Goldberg executed a spear and a Jackhammer on Gunther. However, Gunther managed to kick out at the last moment, and despite Goldberg’s desperate hold on Gunther’s neck, the veteran’s career came to an end after more than two decades in the business.
Fan Take: This match marks the end of an era with Goldberg’s retirement, a moment that resonates deeply with WWE fans who have followed his legendary journey. Gunther’s win not only cements his status as a dominant champion but also signals a new chapter for WWE’s wrestling landscape, blending veteran legacies with rising stars.
