Speculation Heats Up Around Goldberg’s WWE Future: Hall of Famer Urged to Prep in NXT
The wrestling international is humming with speculation over a capacity comeback for WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg, and it’s all way to a provocative war of words at Bad Blood. During the occasion, Intercontinental Champion Gunther, recognised for his imposing presence, took a verbal shot at Goldberg, who became seated at ringside. Gunther didn’t maintain again, labeling the wrestling icon a “one-trick pony” and questioning his wrestling competencies. He went even in addition, insulting Goldberg’s parenting abilties with the aid of pronouncing he hoped he turned into a higher father than a wrestler.
Goldberg, certainly incensed, wasn’t about to permit the insult slide. He jumped the barrier, attempting to cross after Gunther, simplest to be confined via safety. As chaos erupted, Sami Zayn noticed his second and launched an assault at the World Champion, adding to the pandemonium before each guys had been forcibly separated.
The tension among Gunther and Goldberg has reignited talk of a ability showdown. Adding gasoline to the fire, Triple H’s latest feedback hinted that the door to a Goldberg return stays open, sparking rumors of a in shape between Goldberg and Gunther. Fans are eagerly ready to look if this face-off should materialize, however one WWE legend has a distinctive concept for Goldberg’s comeback.
Teddy Long: Goldberg Needs to Prep in NXT
WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long, speakme on The Wrestling Time Machine, weighed in on Goldberg’s destiny, offering advice that would trade the trajectory of his return. Long, who has seen his honest share of in-ring legends, recommended that Goldberg take a detour before entering into the ring with a champion like Gunther.
According to Long, Goldberg’s readiness for his infamous in shape towards The Undertaker in 2019 became questionable. The match, marred by criticism and injury scares, led to widespread discussion about Goldberg’s preparation and conditioning. Long believes that, before stepping into another high-stakes match, Goldberg should consider a short training stint in NXT, WWE’s developmental territory, to shake off the rust and get back to prime form.
“Well, here’s the thing,” Long explained. “I think that was a good thing to tease Gunther and Goldberg. A lot of people thought about Goldberg because of the Bret Hart situation, where Bret just kept saying he wasn’t a good worker and he’d hurt you. I think Goldberg is good for a couple of more matches, maybe more.”
Long’s plan? A brief but intense run in NXT, under the guidance of Shawn Michaels and other trainers, to help Goldberg refine his skills and shake off any ring rust. “They should’ve had Goldberg go down to NXT and work out for a couple of weeks, get the rust off him. Work with Shawn Michaels and some of those guys, get it right. He would’ve been prepared for the match with Taker,” Long added, reflecting on how preparation might have changed the narrative around Goldberg’s performance in 2019.
For Long, this preparation could pave the way for a successful return. “If they want to do something with him and Gunther, let him go to NXT for a few weeks, get it right, and I think you’ll have a good match with Goldberg and Gunther.”
Uncertain Future for Goldberg in WWE
Despite the continuing hypothesis and the tease at Bad Blood, Gunther’s immediate destiny appears set some place else. He is currently slated to face Cody Rhodes for the newly minted Crown Jewel Championship, which leaves Goldberg with out a clear course for now.
Reports imply there are no contemporary plans for a Goldberg vs. Gunther suit at both Survivor Series or WrestleMania, however substantially, these reviews didn’t mention the Royal Rumble. With the Rumble set for February 1st in Indianapolis, fanatics are actually wondering if that might be the stage for Goldberg’s return.
Goldberg, who hasn’t wrestled since his loss to Roman Reigns at Elimination Chamber in February 2022, stays a wild card in WWE’s destiny plans. As the veteran mulls over a capacity go back, the question remains—will NXT be his subsequent step earlier than he faces off towards WWE’s top competitors?
H/t to Fightful
