Subhojeet Mukherjee on March 19, 2025
WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg has always been a hot topic in wrestling since he is known for his intense and dominant style in the ring. While many fans loved his explosive moves, others criticized him for having a limited moveset and other shortcomings. In fact, Goldberg has now called out all of his detractors.
While speaking on the Ariel Helwani Show, Goldberg was asked about all of his detractors and those who criticize him. While acknowledging that while he fell short in the NFL, Goldberg stated that his impact on wrestling is undeniable.
Goldberg pointed out that many fans and people in the industry downplay his in-ring abilities and fail to recognize that he pioneered one of the most imitated moves in wrestling today.
“I fell short in the NFL. If you listen to 90% of the people in the wrestling business—or maybe 78% of wrestling fans—I was nothing in the ring. They don’t credit me for starting probably the most replicated move in wrestling today.”
Despite the negativity, he refuses to let detractors get to him. He knows people always have opinions, but he chooses to use criticism as motivation. For Goldberg, hard work is important, and he always tries to be better than before. If people doubt him, he just works harder to prove them wrong.
“The detractors? No, they don’t get to me. Everyone, as a human, cares what others think. You have to care about how they express their thoughts toward you. And if it’s negative, you have to learn to turn it into a positive. For me, it’s just fuel. I’m not afraid of hard work. I’m not afraid of going out there and being better than I was yesterday. If people don’t think I’m worthy of the position I’m in, of being Goldberg, or of achieving what I’ve achieved—then the next thing I’m going to do is show them.”
Goldberg has left a lasting mark on professional wrestling, whether people love him or not. His undefeated streak, powerful spear, and Jackhammer have influenced many wrestlers over the years. Even if his critics don’t admit it, many fans feel his legacy continues to inspire and shape the wrestling world today and that’s not going to change.
Do you think Goldberg’s critics are unfair, or do you agree with them? What do you think his biggest contribution to wrestling is? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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March 19, 2025 4:51 pm
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