WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg recently made an appearance in the "Main Event of Saturday Night" where he faced off against Gunther. While Goldberg has faced criticism from many fans online over recent years, he was once considered one of the biggest names in wrestling. On the "Something Wrestling" show, JBL shared his thoughts, likening Goldberg to Mike Tyson in WCW because of how he was booked and positioned. However, JBL felt an even better comparison was the legendary tag team, the Road Warriors.
JBL recalled how the Road Warriors entered as heels and dominated their opponents, creating a significant impact despite initially being meant as villains. He mentioned that although their popularity led to jokes about the "Road Warrior Pop," their dominance in the 80s was undeniable. The Road Warriors often faced well-known tag teams, yet fans always enjoyed seeing them brutally overpower their foes. JBL pointed out that Goldberg had a similar trajectory in WCW with a strong roster to work with, and that criticism about WCW failing to create original stars was unfair.
Fan Take: This comparison highlights how legends like Goldberg and the Road Warriors became iconic through sheer presence and booking, not just skill. For WWE fans, it’s a reminder of how storytelling and character building remain crucial in keeping the sport exciting and creating lasting stars.
