Is Goldberg the Undertaker's WM27 Opponent?

[Mr. McMahon]

It just doesn't make sense. Goldberg was a babyface his whole career, why would he challenge Undertaker out of all the guys on the roster? I don't see how it can fit with any storyline. If anything, Goldberg should face Austin (who mentioned he can still wrestle) seeing as Austin stunned Goldberg on WM20. They can use that as a storyline to turn Goldberg heel, that he was humiliated & embarrassed by Austin on the biggest stage of them all after a victory against a very tough opponent.

The storyline could be that Goldberg doesn't want his last moments in the ring to be of him getting stunned by Austin, so he challenges him to a match at WM, with Brock Lesnar as special guest referee. It would all make sense.

Besides Goldberg vs Austin has been a dream match for over 10 years, it would make more more than Goldberg vs Taker.

Taker will either face Sheamus, Cena or Kane. Actually for a change I wouldn't mind seeing Undertaker in the MITB match. It would be more interesting and hard for him to keep his streak since he now has 8-9 opponents and everyone wants to win that match, not only the briefcase but also taker's streak.

[SilverGhost]

It just doesn't make sense. Goldberg was a babyface his whole career, why would he challenge Undertaker out of all the guys on the roster? I don't see how it can fit with any storyline. If anything, Goldberg should face Austin (who mentioned he can still wrestle) seeing as Austin stunned Goldberg on WM20. They can use that as a storyline to turn Goldberg heel, that he was humiliated & embarrassed by Austin on the biggest stage of them all after a victory against a very tough opponent.

The storyline could be that Goldberg doesn't want his last moments in the ring to be of him getting stunned by Austin, so he challenges him to a match at WM, with Brock Lesnar as special guest referee. It would all make sense.

Besides Goldberg vs Austin has been a dream match for over 10 years, it would make more more than Goldberg vs Taker.

Taker will either face Sheamus, Cena or Kane. Actually for a change I wouldn't mind seeing Undertaker in the MITB match. It would be more interesting and hard for him to keep his streak since he now has 8-9 opponents and everyone wants to win that match, not only the briefcase but also taker's streak.

Oooh Mr.McMahon is here(sarcasm but in a funny way)

Anyways, a Goldberg/Austin feud is a good idea but I don't see it as a big money maker(other than that stunner that Goldberg sold at WM 20 and use it as a revenge factor). If anything, this match would be the match LEADING to the main event. And lol for Lesnar being the guest ref xD

A 10 year dream match huh? I like it but as I said, I don't think it will sell alot.

We had discussed on who Taker should face. I can say IT SHOULDN'T BE CENA. Too obvious. Kane had his shots with Taker. Sheamus is a great candidate. Or McIntyre if he puts his hair on the line xD

[Mr. McMahon]

They can involve Lesnar as the guest referee easily. If its Austin vs Goldberg, Lesnar comes back but will he screw over Austin (they guy that embarrassed him during his last match, or will he screw over Goldberg (the guy that cost him the WWE title and who defeated him). It would make money. This time the roles are reversed. It shouldn't be the main event match, just a dream match (something WM has been lacking since Rock/Hogan).

If Cena goes heel, he should face Taker. Drew isn't ready yet to main event mania with taker. It has to be a star who has made a huge impact and can be taken seriously. Drew hasn't had any feuds with any 'huge' stars like Edge, Jericho, Cena etc... he needs to be put over by a big big name. Sheamus would make sense since HHH & Cena put him over. Another name that comes to mind is Jericho.

Even HBK would work. This time HBK can say that he doesn't have anything to loose, he doesn't want a match, he wants a fight. It would make perfect sense. Taker puts his career/streak on the line, where as HBK is fully focused this time and has nothing to put on the line.

[Robstar]

I still maintain that encouraging older stars to come back for 'One Big/Last Match' is a bad idea and disrespectful to every other performer currently employed there. And anyway, isn't the stars of yesteryear hogging the spotlight what so many are bagging TNA for?

As for Austin/Goldberg - who would win? It's lose-lose; except for Vince. It would make a tonne of money SG, if handled correctly.

[SilverGhost]

They can involve Lesnar as the guest referee easily. If its Austin vs Goldberg, Lesnar comes back but will he screw over Austin (they guy that embarrassed him during his last match, or will he screw over Goldberg (the guy that cost him the WWE title and who defeated him). It would make money. This time the roles are reversed. It shouldn't be the main event match, just a dream match (something WM has been lacking since Rock/Hogan).

If Cena goes heel, he should face Taker. Drew isn't ready yet to main event mania with taker. It has to be a star who has made a huge impact and can be taken seriously. Drew hasn't had any feuds with any 'huge' stars like Edge, Jericho, Cena etc... he needs to be put over by a big big name. Sheamus would make sense since HHH & Cena put him over. Another name that comes to mind is Jericho.

Even HBK would work. This time HBK can say that he doesn't have anything to loose, he doesn't want a match, he wants a fight. It would make perfect sense. Taker puts his career/streak on the line, where as HBK is fully focused this time and has nothing to put on the line.

At the first part, I see where you are going. I would work. Fun to watch xD

I forgot to mention that. Heel Cena vs Taker is a match I want to see. Jericho vs Taker.....that happened already right? But Jericho now vs Taker I would like to see. Sheamus vs Taker would be very physical. I would pay to see that only if Sheamus was a bit more hated(popular)

[SilverGhost]

I still maintain that encouraging older stars to come back for 'One Big/Last Match' is a bad idea and disrespectful to every other performer currently employed there. And anyway, isn't the stars of yesteryear hogging the spotlight what so many are bagging TNA for?

As for Austin/Goldberg - who would win? It's lose-lose; except for Vince. It would make a tonne of money SG, if handled correctly.

I am seeing the picture now. It would make sense but as you said it "if handled correctly". It needs months of build up to make this work.

[Robstar]

I am seeing the picture now. It would make sense but as you said it "if handled correctly". It needs months of build up to make this work.

Right. That's one of the reasons I think a 'Taker/Goldberg match for this WM would seem weak. If they haven't decided on his WM opponent by now, I'd be very surprised. My money is on Kane, considering the restraint on time once he comes back to finish his feud with Kane and then start building something for Wrestlemania? Cutting it fine I'd say. If they keep Undertaker on a light program to ensure he doesn't get injured again before WM, they can rekindle the Kane/Taker feud to lead up to that. But Kane needs to keep dominating UT until at least January. That's how I would write it.

[TNA 'The very best']

Please allow me to invent some infinite wisdom on the spot. No. Fucking. Way.

Why? Why should Goldberg be allowed to waltz back into not just WWE, but the bloody main event of their premiere showcase PPV, undoubtably getting paid a shitload and waltzing back off into the sunset at his leisure? What sort of message does that send to the rest of the roster?

Let's for a moment take a look at Goldberg's wrestling career. The man was fortunate - for whatever reasons - to receive possibly the biggest, most intense single push ever seen in the industry. Most of the matches in his 'streak' were just plain squashes, meaning his work rate was bugger all. He never had to work his way up the same way so many others had to and I'm pretty certain he was promised from the beginning he'd be pushed all the way to the top, effectively cutting in line.
Goldberg has no interest if he is not a top guy - you can believe that. The Rock gets so much criticism for walking away from the business yet Goldberg did the same and the fans continue to be fascinated by him. Goldberg was also very ordinary in the ring and a stiff worker to boot.

So, to main event Wrestlemania 27? Only to lose? What's the point of that? To end the streak? Again, what's the point of destroying something like that just to walk away again? There isn't one.
The only way I can see this working convincingly would be if Goldberg signed a 1 year deal with WWE and they build it up for Wrestlemania 28. C'mon Bill, give something back!

could not agree more with you, pointless waste of money for one night only.

[SilverGhost]

Right. That's one of the reasons I think a 'Taker/Goldberg match for this WM would seem weak. If they haven't decided on his WM opponent by now, I'd be very surprised. My money is on Kane, considering the restraint on time once he comes back to finish his feud with Kane and then start building something for Wrestlemania? Cutting it fine I'd say. If they keep Undertaker on a light program to ensure he doesn't get injured again before WM, they can rekindle the Kane/Taker feud to lead up to that. But Kane needs to keep dominating UT until at least January. That's how I would write it.

This makes sense. Though keeping the interest level is a task.

[Rich Cranium]

I feel the UT/Kane feud is stale and besides, Kane is already part of UT's streak victim's list. I'd say a heel Cena, Sheamus, or Barrett would suffice.

Good point about Goldberg not giving back just like the Rock.