Goldberg Reveals How He Uses Backlash to Fuel His Comeback Mindset

WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg has never been one to shy away from criticism—but now he’s making it clear that he’s not letting the noise get to him. During a sit-down with Ariel Helwani, Goldberg addressed how he handles backlash from his critics and those who question his place in wrestling history.

“Everybody who is human, cares about what people think,” Goldberg admitted. “But you have to care to a certain level, number one, and you have to care about what they think and how they express their thoughts toward you, and if it’s negative, you have to learn to turn it into a positive.”

For Goldberg, it’s all about using the hate as fuel. “I’m not afraid of hard work, I’m not afraid of going out there and being better than I was yesterday,” he said. “If these people don’t deem me worthy of being in the position that I am, and being Goldberg, and attaining some of the goals that I’ve attained, then I’m going to show them by the next thing that I do.”

Goldberg also shared a more personal insight, revealing that while he’s always pushed himself to the limit, it’s something he’s learning to balance—especially when mentoring younger athletes and his own son. “It’s a blessing and a curse,” he said. “I try to teach a lot of athletes coming up, but most importantly, I try to teach my son that it’s a very good thing to be extremely hard on yourself. But it’s also a very bad thing because you have to step back every once in a while and really look at your accomplishments, and understand that all the hard work has paid off.”

Goldberg’s legacy in wrestling remains a hot topic, and whether you’re a fan or not, he’s clearly not going anywhere quietly.