Last weekend he was marked by several important events in the world of professional wrestling, But one of the most commented was, without a doubt, the retirement of Goldberg. In recent years we have seen many legends hang their boots, some with memorable farewells – as Sting retirement last year – and others with the ends that leave a bitter taste. Unfortunately, Goldberg is part of this second group.
Since its inception in the WCW, Goldberg was an imposing figure, a phenomenon of popularity that broke barriers with his undefeated streak and his dominant presence. However, His passage through WWE has always been surrounded by questionable decisions. Already in his first stage in the company, between 2003 and 2004, it was clear that WWE never knew how to take advantage of his potential. And, for many, his return years later only reaffirmed that trend.
► WWE has a complicated history with talents that are not home
Goldberg, like other stars that made a name outside the WWE system, He was never molded to the narrative that Vince McMahon and company prefer to tell. Although the creative direction is now in the hands of Paul Mild (triple H), it seems that This mentality has not changed at all.
The most disappointing of Goldberg retirement is that he did not feel like a celebration of his career, but as a hurried play by WWE. Many believe that their farewell was simply a maneuver to generate noise around Saturday Night’s Main Event y divert attention from All InAEW's flagship event. If that was the intention, the plan not only failed, It ended up tarnishing the legacy of a historical figure. Neither Goldberg nor the legendary Evolution group deserved to be sacrificed pieces in such a badly executed strategy.
► Goldberg, annoying
Goldberg himself expressed his discontent in an interview with Ariel Helwanipointing out the hurry of the process and its disappointment with the final result. They were only given three weeks to build a story with Gunther – a rivalry that, however promising it could be on paper, He ended up feeling empty and forced.
I was never a great Goldberg fan, But denying its impact on the industry would be unfair. It was a symbol of an era, a fighter who, with few words and a lot of power, conquered crowds. Therefore, seeing him say goodbye with so little ceremony, without the recognition that his career deserves, is something that no fan – even his critics – wishes for a legend.
Goldberg deserved more. And fans too
