Former WWE Common Champion tried to be part of Sting’s impending retirement in AEW

A sure WWE Corridor of Famer not too long ago revealed that he tried getting booked for Sting’s upcoming retirement match subsequent yr. He wished to take action because of The Icon’s impression on his profession. This individual in query can be Goldberg.

The previous WWE champion had been speculated to go to AEW after Tony Khan reportedly had a dialog with him. Then again, The Stinger introduced when his retirement match can be, which might be in Revolution 2024 in March. His ultimate opponent has not but been revealed.

Whereas showing in an interview with Steve & Captain Evil, Goldberg talked in regards to the impression Sting had on him eager to turn into a wrestler. He went into element about how the Corridor of Famer’s efficiency within the ring impressed him to need to attempt to do the identical. This prompted him to need to attempt to be part of his retirement match.

“Sting is the reason why I broke into the business. Sting set a great example. He’s about to retire. I tried to be part of his retirement match. I would not have chosen to get into the world of professional wrestling if it wasn’t for Sting. He was a normal dude who went out and did abnormal things. Wrestling is like being in the circus, it truly is. I never looked at it with much respect, but after I watched him from afar, I realized that I had the ability to go do it.”

Goldberg additionally talked about The Icon’s status out and in of the ring. He revealed that his greatest occasions within the ring have been with Sting. The 2 shared the ring on a number of events in WCW, within the late 90s and early 2000s.

“He was not only a performer. He had self-respect and he commanded respect. He’s one of the best human beings on the planet, and he set an example for me and I just tried to grab it and run with it and make him proud. I had the best time of my life in the ring with Sting.” [H/T WrestlingHeadlines]

Newest replace on WWE Corridor of Famer Goldberg going to AEW

For almost all of the yr, Goldberg has been one of many huge WWE names that has been imagined to signal with All Elite Wrestling, however no concrete deal had come to fruition.

With the yr about to finish, what’s the newest relating to this? Final week, throughout a PWInsider Q&A Session, they addressed the potential for the Corridor of Famer heading to AEW. They famous how Tony Khan had certainly talked to him prior to now, however reported that there have been no new developments.

“Nothing that I am aware of. Tony Khan noted in the past he’s spoken with Goldberg and he’s obviously on good terms with WWE, so you never know. But, nothing on the horizon I am aware.” H/T:[RingsideNews]

The WWE Corridor of Famer expressing his curiosity in being part of Sting’s retirement match might be that replace relating to his transfer to AEW that many followers have been ready for. His openness to doing so could show to be the rationale he may signal with them.

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