Alright, so I’ve been seeing a lot of chatter online about Goldberg, and man, the hate is real. It got me thinking, why is this guy such a lightning rod for negativity in the wrestling world? I decided to dig in and see what all the fuss was about. Here’s what I found out.
Diving into the Goldberg Hate
First off, I started by just looking at what people were saying in forums and on social media. A common theme popped up pretty quick – a lot of folks just see him as a WCW guy, a copycat of Steve Austin. Sure, they both were bald, had goatees, and wore black trunks, but come on, that’s where the similarities ended. These two were completely different characters in the ring.
The Bret Hart Incident
Then there’s the infamous incident with Bret Hart. I stumbled upon this one while going through some old wrestling news. Apparently, Goldberg ended Bret Hart’s career with a really bad kick to the head back in WCW Starrcade, 25 years ago. I watched a clip of it, and yeah, it looked rough. Bret Hart has never forgiven him for that, and I can see why. It’s a sore spot for a lot of fans, too.
The WWE Contract and 2K24
Next, I checked out some recent news about his contract with WWE. Turns out, Goldberg’s Legends contract with WWE has expired, which is why he’s not in WWE 2K24. For some, this is a big deal. They see him as a legend because of his undefeated streak in WCW. But for others, it’s like, “good riddance.”
In-Ring Skills, or Lack Thereof
I also spent some time reading through comments on his matches. A lot of the criticism is about his in-ring skills, or lack thereof. People say he wasn’t much of a technician, and his matches were far from great. I watched a few of his matches to see for myself, and honestly, I can see where these critics are coming from.
The Fiend Feud
Then there’s the whole thing with The Fiend. I saw a lot of speculation about how people thought Goldberg was just going to “bury” The Fiend. Some folks were saying people would only like Goldberg if he “put The Fiend over,” whatever that means. This whole feud seemed to really rile people up.
The “Smarks” vs. Goldberg
I even came across some comments saying that the only people who hate Goldberg are “smarks” who care too much about “workrate.” I had to look up what those words even meant! It’s all pretty inside baseball, but it shows the divide among wrestling fans.
Backstage Politics and Persona
Finally, I watched a few videos where people talked about Goldberg’s persona and some supposed backstage politics. There’s a lot of hearsay and speculation here, but it paints a picture of a guy who’s not exactly popular behind the scenes.
Wrapping It Up
So, after all this digging, what’s the conclusion? Well, it seems like Goldberg is just one of those guys you either love or hate. There’s not a lot of middle ground. His style, his past actions, and even his recent appearances have all contributed to this polarizing reputation. It’s a wild ride looking into it all, and it definitely makes you see why he’s such a controversial figure in wrestling.
- What do you guys think?
- Am I missing anything?
- Let’s discuss!
I tried to keep it simple and straightforward, just like a regular person sharing their findings. Hope this gives a good overview of the whole Goldberg situation!
