gold star for USAHOF

Bill Goldberg

Bill Goldberg
Okay.  This one was really hard for us to rank, and we are very curious to see what readers of website thinks.  We can’t imagine there will be a lot of neutral opinions on the wrestling career of Bill Goldberg.

Bill Goldberg’s career inside the squared circle may not have lasted very long but it was certainly spectacular.   From the moment he debuted on WCW Nitro, he captivated audiences and became the biggest star (and essentially the last) that Eric Bischoff made.  He looked like a machine and fans rallied away the he dismantled opponents in rapid fire fashion.  He captured the WCW World Heavyweight Title by defeating Hulk Hogan in the Georgia Dome and was poised to b the man who could take back the ratings on behalf of WCW.  The Fingerpoke of Doom and injuries derailed his momentum but there was no doubt that he was a major star in the world of wrestling.  After WCW folded, Goldberg was used in less than perfect fashion by the WWE, and it never seemed like he even wanted to be there, which could very well be the biggest obstacle for him to enter the Hall.  It has been often said by his peers that Goldberg had no real passion for wrestling and subsequent interviews point to that.  That, more than any comments he makes about Vince McMahon could keep him out.

Should Bill Goldberg be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 95.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 1.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 1.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 1.2%

The Bullet Points

  • Other Aliases: None
  • Billed From: U.S.A. (Atlanta, GA)
  • Key Championships Held: WCW United States Championship (2)
    WCW World Heavyweight Championship
    WCW World Tag Team Championship w/Bret Hart
    WWE World Heavyweight
    WWE (RAW) Universal Heavyweight
  • Why they will get in: He was a major star for WCW and is still known worldwide today.
  • Why they won't get in: HIs in ring work was very one dimensional.
  • Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1.  Legendary streak begins with a win over Hugh Morrus on Nitro (9/22/97)
    2.  Wins his first major title defeating Raven (4/20/98)
    3.  Captured the WCW World Heavyweight Title over Hollywood Hogan at the Georgia Dome (7/6/98)
    4.  Successfully defended the WCW World Title in a solid match over Diamond Dallas Page on PPV (10/25/98)
    5.  Successfully returned to the WWE and defeated Brock Lesnar in under two minutes (11/20/16)

Should Bill Goldberg be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 95.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 1.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 1.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 1.2%
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