The July 12 edition of Saturday Nights Main Event went down at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. That was a historic night for a WWE Hall of Famer as Goldberg wrestled his last match.
Goldbergs Last Ride went down in a match against GUNTHER with the WWE Word Heavyweight Championship on the line. Atlanta was a fitting location since Goldbergs first choice of Israel didnt pan out.
This match went on last, and fans were more than ready for it. Chants of GOLDBERG rang out in the building as he received one more classic Goldberg entrance. His son, Gage Goldberg, also walked alongside him backstage.
Lilian Garcia was on hand to make sure this contest received a big fight feel with her ring introductions. They also had microphones lowered from the rafters for old-school effect.
This match got started slow as fans chanted for Goldberg. Charles Robinson, who was the referee for Goldbergs big win over Hollywood Hogan so many years ago, also officiated this contest. After feeling each other out, GUNTHER nailed a couple chops, but Goldberg no-sold them before he started his offense.
GUNTHER went to the top rope, but Goldberg slammed him down. Then GUNTHER powered out of the ring instead of eating a spear. Goldberg followed GUNTHER outside the ring to clobber him a bit at ringside. Suddenly, GUNTHER dodged a spear from Goldberg which sent the WWE Hall of Famer through a barricade.
GUNTHER was eventually able to take control of the match, but Goldberg started to fight back when they returned from commercial break. Goldberg accidentally speared Charles Robinson instead of GUNTHER, and that was a real turning point of the match. Robinson was out and that gave GUNTHER a chance to take control.
Goldbergs knee became GUNTHERs new target as he tore away at his knee brace. That led to GUNTHER using the protective brace as a weapon on his opponent. GUNTHER made his way out of the ring and he got in Gage Goldbergs face before he shoved him.
Gage Goldberg jumped the barricade and security got him out of there. Then GUNTHER got back in the ring just in time to eat a spear from Goldberg, but there was no referee to count. Goldberg went for the Jackhammer, which he hit. Charles Robinson was still out of commission, so a new referee ran down. Goldberg wasnt able to get the pin right away, so GUNTHER kicked out.
Suddenly, GUNTHER locked on a sleeper hold on Goldberg. After a bit of a struggle, the WWE Hall of Famer went to sleep and the referee called for the bell.
Tonight marks the end of an era. From his explosive debut in WCW to an unprecedented 173-match winning streak, Goldberg became a force of nature in professional wrestling. Across WCW, WWE, and even brief stints in other promotions, Goldberg built a legacy on raw power and unstoppable momentum. He also made a habit of knocking himself silly on his dressing room door, which created many meme-worthy moments.
We will have to see what the future holds for Goldberg, but tonight was his night in Atlanta. Win or lose, Goldberg went out like he wanted as a true living legend.
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