Ahead of WWE’s Crown Jewel PLE, Goldberg revealed plans for his WWE retirement match next year. This news sparked widespread fan speculation online. Amid the buzz, former WWE star Dolph Ziggler, a.
k. a. Nic Nemeth, took to social media to poke fun at the WCW legend with a humorous jab.
Taking to X, Nemeth expressed a desire to see a Gunther defeat Goldberg in under three minutes, suggesting that it would be the ideal way to end the legend’s career. This tongue-in-cheek remark from the former WWE Champion is especially entertaining given his past clashes with the Hall of Famer. On the bell, he spears & jackknife’s Gunther.
G kicks out at 1. 3 minute match and good f’n riddanceDolph Ziggler via XAdditionally, the TNA star took a jab at the speculation surrounding Bron Breakker as a potential opponent for the 57-year-old legend. Ziggler’s playful dig also recalls his rumored tension, with the latter stemming from their quick showdown at SummerSlam 2019.
On the bell, he spears & jackknife’s Gunther. G kicks out at 1. 3 minute match and good f’n riddance https://t.
co/HeNM9iuHn8— Nic Nemeth (@NicTNemeth) November 2, 2024Nonetheless, there are chances that the former Universal Champion might have his career farewell at WrestleMania in Las Vegas. As per some reports, The Ring General is being speculated to be his next opponent, given their heated confrontation at Bad Blood. RELATED“Don’t ever talk sh*t,” Goldberg finally breaks silence on confronting Gunther at WWE Bad Blood amid rumors of in-ring returnFormer WWE star Ryback expressed a wish to face Goldberg in his retirement matchRyback was released from WWE in 2016 due to a contract dispute.
However, before his release, he was often compared to Hall of Famer Goldberg. Following the announcement of the latter’s retirement, the former Intercontinental Champion expressed a wish to face him. Ryback and Goldberg (via WWE)The 42-year-old recently took to X, sharing an edited image of himself facing off against the WCW icon.
It was accompanied by a caption inviting followers to share reasons for him to make a comeback for this matchup. This playful post subtly referenced his long-standing desire to face the wrestling legend. Tell me why I should come back for this match?
pic. twitter. com/bcbQE7BgHM— RYBACK (@Ryback) November 3, 2024RELATED“I’d look for somebody,” WWE Hall of Famer picks 26-year-old superstar as the ideal opponent for Goldberg’s retirement matchThe chances of this match happening are relatively low.
Considering the 57-year-old has already confirmed his last match is going to be in WWE. Apparently, Ryback has already burned the bridges with WWE for a return.