Charles Robinson has finally come clean about one of wrestlings most widely believed injury storiesand it turns out, it was all a carefully crafted plan. For months, fans thought the veteran referee suffered a broken rib after taking a brutal spear from Goldberg on Saturday Nights Main Event, but Robinson is now revealing the truth: it was all a work, and it was his idea.
Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Robinson explained that the spear looked intense because, well, it was. While Goldberg is known for working snug but safe, Robinson said this particular moment felt very real.
Despite the impact, Robinson said he walked away without any actual injury. The broken rib story that spread online? Completely fabricatedand part of his plan to elevate the angle.
Before running with the idea, Robinson made sure to get Goldbergs blessing.
While the broken rib story was staged, Robinson admitted that Goldbergs spear did leave him hurting for a bit.
This little white lie turned into one of the most talked-about referee moments of the eraand for good reason. It had fans questioning Goldbergs safety in the ring. Now, Robinsons confession flips the script entirely.
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