Goldberg to TNA

[LuckIsForLosers]

Is it possible? Of course; from all the interviews I have seen with Goldberg, he gives massive credit to Sting being one of the guys who was great and approachable to him when he entered WCW. I'm trying to recall the interview, but he said that he does keep in contact with him. Goldberg can do just about anything he wants so I wouldn't say him going to TNA is impossible. He has been vocal about how the competition that WCW presented to WWE made the wrestling industry and the overall product MUCH more interesting and since the WWE became a monopoly, it has been on a steady decline. Since he was so passionate about speaking on how much the wrestling industry needs this competition, I could see him going to TNA just as a way to revitalize the business, so long as he cares enough about it to attempt to make a difference in the current situation.


Is it likely? In my opinion, no. I understand people bury the hatchet after years, but Goldberg felt the way his run with WCW ended was due to Nash, Bischoff, and Hogan. Those three guys were pretty high up on his shit list and left him with a sour taste because he felt they were only about their image and getting what they wanted, which he said rubbed him the wrong way after having played team sports most of his life. Nash might no longer be in the TNA picture, and Goldberg might have moved past the Bischoff aspect because Bischoff has been quoted as saying he "wishes" he could take credit for the Goldberg idea, but he can't and gives the entire credit to Goldberg himself. But I am not sure Goldberg is at that point with Hogan because I haven't read anything contrary to his thoughts on Hogan just being an inflated ego. So if I had to make a decision, I would say "no, he won't be in TNA anytime soon" unless more information comes out that sways the case in a different direction.


The thing that TNA has going for them is that Goldberg has always stated that he is amazed by the athletic abilities of wrestlers in the ring. He gave a MAJOR amount of credit to the success of Monday Nitro to the Cruisers and said that even though they had major names in the company, they best part of the show that kept people tuned in until these major stars were back on the screen was the awesome matches the roster had; the wrestling most of the time was better than the segments. Being that TNA has a similar outlook and feel, I can see this being a plus and attractive attribute for TNA. Pair that with Sting being such a major fan of TNA, and the business decisions that TNA seems to be making as a way to improve their product, Goldberg might find himself with a nice spot in the company. We might not like the guy for his in-ring work, but I give Goldberg credit in that MOST of the interviews I have seen of the guy, he did seem to have a passion for the wrestling industry and would give credit (by naming names) of those who he felt were excellent wrestlers. If TNA has enough excellent wrestlers and Goldberg is passionate enough to actually attempt to help in recreating competition in the wrestling industry, only time and Bill Goldberg will tell us that answer.

I pretty much agree with this. It's entirely possible and of course there are several factors at play ranging from, as you say, relationships with people like Hogan and Sting to things like money, current earnings, some sort of limelight, getting back into the business etc.

What do you all, especially the people that are incredibly sceptical about this, make of the Jan 23 2013 article? He's implied that he's going to wrestle soon, but not for WWE, and emphasised that he isn't just saying it for e-buzz (which he's clearly achieved )...is it him indeed blowing hot air? Or trying to get WWE to pursue him with a big offer? Or could it be him returning for one of those short tours or legends of wrestling type tribute shows we've seen Flair and Hogan do in time away from TNA/WWE (unless the pay's good would Goldberg care enough to do these)? Or perhaps something international. The mark in me wants me to believe it is TNA and Aces and 8s because the storyline needs the end product to be a big name that ISN'T JJ or Easy E to be legitimate and not ridiculed, while a big name would go hand in hand with hitting the road for TNA.

[Cabers]

I still think Goldberg is done in the ring he might show up for signings but that would be it.

[HCollins-TNA1]

Goldberg would be the kinda name TNA need esp with them going on the road..... If he would come he would work a limited schedule the Major PPVs and certain TV events.....

[Peter Kaymakcian]

I think if Goldberg goes into TNA I think he should be used to put over a younger talent. Maybe someone like a Crimson, Matt Morgan, or DOC. I think DOC could be a good asset to TNA in the future as a big monster type. I really think DOC is very underrated for both in-ring ability and mic skills.

[TheDevilsAdvocate]

Would he though? I heard that Goldberg was a fan of PG wrestling.

[Robstar]

OK so what if Goldberg did join TNA? If they gave him the 'Goldberg push', they'd be doing so at the expense of many other guys - to the detriment, in fact. So, on the upshot of drawing more viewers they're sacrificing their bread and butter. Wouldn't be a good thing.

[Darkside Ron Garvin]

OK so what if Goldberg did join TNA? If they gave him the 'Goldberg push', they'd be doing so at the expense of many other guys - to the detriment, in fact. So, on the upshot of drawing more viewers they're sacrificing their bread and butter. Wouldn't be a good thing.

That all depends upon (a) how long TNA chooses to extend his push and (b) how long his contract lasts.

If TNA bring Goldberg in for a year, and he is only pushed dominantly for say 3 months, that's a full 9 months they can use Goldberg in a way to put over the TNA talent. Imagine how big of a win it would be for Joe, Storm, Styles, or Morgan to be the one who stopped Goldberg - It would do more to put over that homegrown talent than it would to make Goldberg appear totally dominant over the roster.

The biggest risk is in how Goldberg would be used, but I can see TNA using a similar formula in what they have done with Sting in the past. It was a big feather in the hat of AJ Styles to go over Sting, and sealed Roode as the "most dominant champion in TNA history" to put a win over Sting in his back pocket and have that major name on the list of successful title defenses, especially after the exchanges between the two while Sting was in the GM role. Do I fully trust TNA to use this as a chance to get the younger talent over as truly credible threats to the likes of a name like Goldberg? No, because I am still timid in trusting TNA. However, they have been making what appears to be changes for the future in the past 2 years, so they *might* make the right decision. I don't think Goldberg would be opposed to this because, as stated before, he has expressed a desire to create competition in the wrestling industry. If he chooses to go to TNA as a way to help create this, I think he would be onboard for helping to make these guys more of a credible threat to their counterpart.

[Robstar]

I'd say he'd agree to it just to stick it to WWE. Whatever the beef is there

[Darkside Ron Garvin]

I'd say he'd agree to it just to stick it to WWE. Whatever the beef is there

Not a beef with WWE; just that he has made it clear that competition in the wrestling industry helps it to thrive. If you haven't seen it, catch the Rise and Fall of WCW. It has a great showing of what Jim Crockett Promotions was and shows a good deal of what people that were in the company thought when things weren't going right (Bill Watts interview was pretty funny). Goldberg states in there (as well as other interviews with other magazines) that WWE killing off WCW was a bad idea as it abolished their only credible competition. Sure the video was filled with Pro-WWE opinions on things (I love how they used the Eric Bischoff interview from 2003 and totally threw Jeff Jarrett under the bus), but there is some meat still left on the bone from the likes of Dusty Rhodes, Ric Flair, Shane Helms, and even Goldberg.


This wouldn't be a "screw the WWE, I hate them" move as much as it would be a move to advance the wrestling industry. This is why I stated before that this decision comes down to what Goldberg wants and if he is truly that passionate about the industry to pull a move like that in order to help (in his mind) restore competition.

[Robstar]

You don't have to sell me on the competition in the industry idea, I subscribe already! I could really respect that motivation from him.