WWE Resumes Talks for Goldberg Retirement Match – Talk of Goldberg returning to WWE for his long-promised retirement match has gained renewed traction. According to a report from WrestleVotes on May 8, 2025, WWE officials have resumed internal discussions about the Hall of Famer, signaling what could be the first concrete movement toward finalizing his last bout in a WWE ring.
“According to multiple sources, Goldberg’s name has been floated internally within WWE over the past week — the first time since his Bad Blood appearance and his interactions with GUNTHER. Feels like the inevitable return is nearing,” the report noted.
This marks the first meaningful development since late 2024, when Goldberg made a headline-grabbing appearance at the WWE Bad Blood premium live event in Atlanta. Although he did not wrestle, he was prominently featured in the crowd with his family. During the event, then-World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER confronted Goldberg, delivering scathing verbal jabs — including comments about Goldberg’s son. The moment escalated into a heated ringside altercation, with security intervening before a physical clash could take place.
That segment immediately fueled speculation that GUNTHER would be Goldberg’s final opponent — a potential “passing of the torch” moment between one of WWE’s most dominant champions of the past and a current-generation powerhouse. Goldberg himself has acknowledged that the tension from their on-screen exchange created a compelling narrative for such a showdown.
The seeds for this retirement match were planted even earlier. Goldberg has publicly stated his desire to have one final match, ideally in 2025, to properly conclude his career. He has also referenced an alleged promise from Paul “Triple H” Levesque, now WWE’s Chief Content Officer, to deliver that send-off. Goldberg’s last sanctioned match came at Elimination Chamber 2022 in Saudi Arabia, where he was defeated by Roman Reigns — a bout he later expressed dissatisfaction with.
While Goldberg has not been active on television throughout 2024, he has been training for a potential return. Reports have indicated he’s undergoing stem cell treatments to aid recovery and ensure he’s physically ready for one final run. As of now, no opponent or official date has been confirmed, and despite online speculation, there are no credible reports pointing to an appearance at this weekend’s Backlash premium live event.
Still, WWE revisiting Goldberg’s name in creative circles points to real momentum building toward what could be a monumental farewell — potentially on a major stage like SummerSlam or even WrestleMania 41.
WWE Resumes Talks for Goldberg Retirement Match
