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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Goldberg vs Gunther: Why WWE may end the Icon's Career with a loss
Goldberg is set to wrestle his last match against Gunther in . Goldberg made his return to WWE last year, and shortly after, he announced that he would compete in his retirement match in 2025. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Following minor setbacks and delays, the WCW legend is finally ready to grace the squared circle one last time. Moreover, he can even ride off into the sunset as the World Heavyweight Champion. However, standing in his way is the new titleholder, Gunther. With the career of The Ring General rising to new heights, a loss handed to Goldberg is just what he needs at this moment. Gunther defeating a legend like Goldberg is a major push for his career Gunther appeared on the June 16th edition of Monday Night RAW to celebrate his World Championship win over Jey Uso last week. His moment of glory was interrupted by the return of Goldberg. At first, the WWE Hall of Famer congratulated The Ring General on becoming a two-time World Champion. However, the mood quickly changed as he reminded Gunther of their altercation at the 2024 Bad Blood PLE. On that night, Gunther dragged Goldberg's entire family into the mix in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. Having said that, Goldberg announced that he would conclude his business with Gunther in the same city, with a match against him at the July edition of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. The match will be contested for the World Heavyweight Championship. Despite having the home field advantage, Goldberg walking out as the victor would not be a good booking for the company's future. Gunther is the future of the business and is amidst a massive heel run. A win over a legend like Goldberg would elevate his status further in WWE and garner more heat for him, beating the icon in his own hometown. For Goldberg, it could be his last chance for the business to showcase him as an in-ring competitor by putting over Gunther. Moreover, this could fetch The Ring General matches against more marquee names like Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and even John Cena on his farewell tour, which could be highly beneficial for his WWE run. With the stage set for a huge collision at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event in Atlanta, it remains to be seen who will reign supreme when the bell rings. Also read:
Newsweek
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Hall of Famer Furious Over Jey Uso World Title Reign
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. "Main Event" Jey Uso's reign as the World Heavyweight Champion has come to an abrupt end. More Pro Wrestling: WWE Legend The Undertaker Underwent Surgery After Major Health Scare After defeating Gunther in dramatic fashion at WrestleMania 41, Uso was unable to fend off The Ring General a second time at the June 9, 2025, episode of Monday Night RAW, ending his reign at only 51 days. This shocking loss has caused a massive response from fans and wrestlers alike, with a majority assuming this change was to put a title on Gunther just so he can have one when he faces Goldberg in his upcoming retirement match. Despite this, one WWE Hall of Famer calling for the people booking Uso to be fired altogether. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 21: Jey Uso attends Netflix & WWE "Monday Night RAW" Brunch at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on April 21, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 21: Jey Uso attends Netflix & WWE "Monday Night RAW" Brunch at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on April 21, 2025 in Las Vegas, Netflix During an episode of the "Rikishi Fatu Off the Top" podcast, WWE Hall of Famer and Uso's real-life father Rikishi, called out the WWE writers' room, saying that whoever is in charge of the storyline needs to be fired. "Here's what I feel," Rikishi said. "I feel that those are writing for this kid. His storyline, you didn't do him justice. You didn't feed this champion right talent to be able to continue to make this champion. Not a fair shot in my eyes. "So you go 51 days. I say, fire. Fire those who are writing for this kid here. If you can't come up with something simple to promote and push your champion that you, not me, you decide to put this kid in that position. And then that's it. All of a sudden, the brains don't went just cloudy. Rikishi is NOT happy about Jey Uso's run as World Heavyweight Champion and it coming to an end this week. — Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) June 13, 2025 "You can't write. You can't think of an angle for Jay. Well, if you can't do your job, I say, best endeavors. Get the hell out the way. Put somebody in that position. "Because the longer you keep the belt on this kid, the longer you... We talk about what's good for business, merchandise sales to the roof. That's what it is. That's what I knew. If you can't make money for the company, why are you in that position?" Rikishi went on to say that he had no ill will for Gunther or anyone else on the roster, but the booking of Jey Uso, especially when he is one of the top merchandise movers in the company and is from a family that has given everything to professional wrestling and WWE. More Pro Wrestling: Major WWE Change Is Planned For Seth Rollins: Report Since the podcast episode has been uploaded, it has been announced that Uso was the mystery entrant in the King of the Ring tournament that had yet to be announced. Adam Pearce says Jey Uso is in the King of the Ring Tournament — Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) June 13, 2025 With the winner receiving an opportunity to challenge a world champion of their choice, this simply makes the World Heavyweight Championship feel like a cheap prop instead of the most important title on RAW. Sadly, this is coming at the expense of Jey Uso, who has naturally gotten incredibly over with the fans only to receive two short singles championship reigns in response. More Pro Wrestling: Long-Awaited WWE Debut May Be Happening Soon WWE Superstar Natalya Neidhart Makes Pro Wrestling History For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gunther Reacts To Rumors That Goldberg Would Show Up During World Title Win On WWE RAW
Gunther isn't worried about any talk because he's in a class of his own. 'The Ring General' regained the World Heavyweight Championship from Jey Uso on Monday's episode of RAW. Gunther's win surprised many people who might have written the match off as a 'typical' TV rematch. Advertisement However, Gunther wasn't surprised, as he addressed all of the talk about his match during the RAW Recap show. The new champion not only addressed people who felt it was a 'nothing' match, but also commented on the rumors that Goldberg or Seth Rollins would show up. Sam Roberts: 'Gunther, I say all of that to say congratulations, you're the World Heavyweight Champion.' Gunther: 'Thank you, of course I am. You said that it caught everybody by surprise? I don't know what's surprising about this. I guess going in, it got perceived as like a 'nothing' match, like 'just a 'Mania rematch.' And everybody was speculating like, Seth Rollins is [going to cash in or teasing cashing in] with his briefcase, Goldberg is going to show up to finally kick my ass. 'The reality is, when I was World Heavyweight Champion the first time, all of those big names, they stayed away from me, and for very good reason. Because ever since I arrived in this company, I've been the most dominant guy around here. And yes, I lost at WrestleMania and I lost to Jey Uso, but I'm going to give him credit. But this is a marathon, not a sprint. And in that case, nobody matches me. Nobody's got the mental ability, nobody's got the confidence, nobody's got the stamina to last that long. It's only me. I'm competing in my own class.' Is Gunther worried about who's next? Later in the show, Roberts asked Gunther if he believed that no one ran in because they were afraid of the consequences. Gunther said he's not worried about looking for his next opponent, and it doesn't matter who it is, because they lack confidence facing him in the ring. Advertisement Seth Rollins won this year's men's Money In The Bank contract. Goldberg has been preparing for his retirement match, and Gunther has long been rumored as the opponent. This is mostly due to their heated interaction at last year's Bad Blood event in Atlanta. Goldberg's retirement match has not been confirmed publicly, but he recently dropped a big hint about where it could take place. Read More: Goldberg Opens Up About Knee Issues, Recent Injuries Ahead Of WWE Retirement Match The post Gunther Reacts To Rumors That Goldberg Would Show Up During World Title Win On WWE RAW appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'WWE Raw' Ends in Shocking Fashion With New Champion
'WWE Raw' Ends in Shocking Fashion With New Champion originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Gunther is now a two-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion. One night after he competed in a tag team main event at "Money in the Bank 2025," Jey Uso put the top male prize on the red brand on the line against "The Ring General." Uso didn't enter the match at 100 percent health, as he had been attacked by Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed in recent weeks. Advertisement It was clear that the attacks had a negative impact on Uso during "WWE Raw." Ultimately, "The Ring General" choked Uso out to enter his second reign with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. It was a surprising finish for those who thought Rollins would successfully cash in his MITB briefcase. Such a move would've marked Rollins' second reign with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. He also would've been a six-time WWE world champion, but it wasn't meant to be on this night. Uso thought he had the match won when he hit a spear on Gunther, followed by the Uso Splash. The challenger ended up kicking out. Advertisement Uso's injured ribs was a major talking point on commentary. The aforementioned attacks from Rollins, Breakker, and Reed were to blame for Uso's injury. Reed's Tsunami splashes during last week's episode of "Raw" proved to have done the most damage. Many are now left to wonder what WWE's plans are for "Raw's" world title just two months prior to "SummerSlam." Some were under the impression that Uso would hold onto the title at least until WWE's August PLE, but the reign didn't reach a full two months. Related: Former WWE Champion Makes Stunning Return on 'Raw' After MITB 2025 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE Legend Expected to Return During 'Monday Night Raw'
WWE Legend Expected to Return During 'Monday Night Raw' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. A popular legend in the wrestling industry is reportedly on his way to Monday's episode of "WWE Raw." The red brand will air live from the Resch Center in Green Bay. Fans can expect to hear from newly minted WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther. Advertisement "The Ring General" is expected to address becoming a two-time titleholder. The champion might be greeted by a huge name. Viper of reports that WCW and WWE legend Goldberg is being planned for an appearance on "Monday Night Raw." It was mentioned in the report that Goldberg is expected to feud with Gunther, as the two have unfinished business. The seeds were planted for a rivalry between Goldberg and Gunther during the "WWE Bad Blood 2024" PLE. Gunther mocked Goldberg to the point where the two nearly brawled before security intervened. Goldberg's last match took place at "WWE Elimination Chamber 2022." He failed to capture the WWE Universal Championship from Roman Reigns. His last victory took place at "Crown Jewel 2021," defeating Bobby Lashley in a falls count anywhere match. Advertisement Goldberg has publicly said that he plans on having his retirement match in WWE. At one point, Goldberg was adamant that he was promised a proper retirement match under the Vince McMahon regime. It appears WWE chief content officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque is honoring the promise made to the former WCW World Heavyweight Champion. In addition to his accolades under the WCW banner, Goldberg also made his mark in WWE. He had one run with the World Heavyweight Championship and two reigns with the WWE Universal Championship. Related: Former WWE, TNA Wrestling Stars Join Revival of 'American Gladiators' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
