Goldberg is making ready for the ultimate match of his profession, however mentally, the WWE Corridor of Famer admits he’s scuffling with the fact of claiming goodbye to the ring.
Throughout an interview with My San Antonio, the 58-year-old wrestling icon didn’t simply speak about his bodily situation—he peeled again the curtain on the emotional and psychological weight of making ready for a farewell that’s been a long time within the making.
“I don’t know what’s occurring. How do you put together for the tip? It’s morbid to me.”
That line alone reveals simply how deeply Goldberg is feeling the stress. Whereas he’s at all times been identified for his explosive energy and depth, he admits he can’t carry out on the similar stage anymore—and pushing too exhausting might come at a price.
“I’m an especially violent particular person. And if I get in [the ring] and let my physique do the issues I used to have the ability to do, I’m going to tear my shoulder out.”
To remain sharp, Goldberg has turned to Muay Thai coaching. However reasonably than discovering peace by the self-discipline, he says the fixed grind solely provides extra stress.
“It’s good in that it at all times ups your sport, nevertheless it’s dangerous in that you simply by no means get pleasure from your self.”
Nonetheless, he’s holding out hope that one thing will click on as soon as he lastly steps again into the ring for one final match.
“Perhaps I’ll get pleasure from myself within the ring, I don’t know, possibly we’ll see.”
Goldberg beforehand confirmed he’s signed off on the inventive for his closing match, revealing it would happen “within the South”—a transfer that eliminates SummerSlam in New Jersey as a risk. WWE is reportedly working towards a significant sendoff by the tip of 2025, and names like GUNTHER are already being floated as potential opponents.
Whether or not this match is a violent farewell or a reflective celebration, Goldberg’s phrases make one factor clear—this isn’t simply one other comeback. It’s the emotional climax of a profession that modified the enterprise.
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