Goldberg has accomplished just about everything possible in professional wrestling, but when it comes to how he wants to be remembered after his death, his WWE career isn’t anywhere near the top of the list.
During an appearance on NewsNation’s BIFF podcast, the WWE Hall of Famer opened up about his family, his relationship with his son Gage, and what truly matters to him as he gets older. The conversation eventually took an emotional turn when Goldberg was asked to think about his own death and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.
Toward the end of the interview, the host explained that when he worked as a football coach, he would ask his players to write their own eulogies. The exercise was designed to make them think about how they wanted people to remember them and what kind of men they needed to become. He then presented Goldberg with a similar question, asking what he would want his son Gage to say about him after he passes away.
“What do you want Gage to be able to say about you on that day?”
Goldberg admitted it was a difficult question before explaining that his accomplishments inside the wrestling ring mean far less to him than being remembered as a good father and husband.
“Wow, that’s a tough one. Uh, you know, I would say that um I treat people the way they want to be treated. The most important title that I have is father and husband. Goldberg is way down the road, but I was a father that cared more about his family than himself and would do anything and everything not only to protect them, but to arm them for what’s to come. And I care about people. I really do. At the end of the day, as I said, my my my biggest uh asset is to be able to put a smile on somebody’s face.”
The former WCW World Heavyweight Champion continued by explaining how seriously he takes his responsibilities as a parent. Goldberg said he wants Gage to know that his father will always be there for him, regardless of what happens in life. He also acknowledged that being a parent doesn’t come with instructions, and every family faces different challenges.
“And as a human being, I like to think that daily I do that as much as humanly possible. As a father, um, I’m always there for my boy. Always. If he ever needs a backup, he doesn’t have to go far because all he has to do is turn his head and I’m right there, no matter what. 247. And a lot of times when he doesn’t want me there, but you know, at the end of the day, you got to there’s no manual to be a father.”
“There truly is, you know, everybody’s different. Everyone’s situation’s different. But I just want to be the best person that I can be, the best father I can be, the best husband I can be, and the best best idol that I can be. And and I believe that’s everybody’s everybody’s duty on this while they’re on this earth because, you know, we all have a limited time.”
Goldberg then addressed the reality that nobody lives forever. Despite spending decades building a reputation as one of professional wrestling’s most dominant performers, he believes the impact someone has on their family and the people around them is ultimately more important than any championship or career achievement. He explained that people should focus on doing as much good as possible while they still have the opportunity. Goldberg even joked that his lengthy explanation would make an appropriate inscription on his gravestone.
“We’re all going to expire here soon. We can’t outrun death. You know, everybody everybody’s time’s going to be up at some point. You just want to make sure that once you look back on it that you did everything that you can and that you’ve positively affected as many people as humanly possible, but most importantly, you’re a good father and a good husband.”
“I think in a long dissertation, that’s what should be up my headstone.”
The host was visibly moved by Goldberg’s response and praised the WWE legend for the love and dedication he has shown toward his son. He told Goldberg that Gage should be proud to have a father who cares so deeply about his future.
Goldberg has spent decades building a legacy that includes world championships, a legendary undefeated streak in WCW, and induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. However, his comments made it clear that none of those accomplishments will define how he personally measures his life. For Goldberg, the most important legacy he can leave behind is knowing that he was a good husband, a devoted father, and someone who made a positive difference in other people’s lives.
What do you think about Goldberg placing fatherhood and family above his legendary wrestling career, and how do you believe he will ultimately be remembered? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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