Goldberg didn’t hold back when reliving a moment from what may have been his final wrestling match—and it involved a chop that left him laughing in the middle of the ring.
The WWE Hall of Famer spoke on Real Talk with Mike Burke about the adrenaline rush he experienced during the match. At 58 years old, he pushed himself to the limit, even performing moves he hadn’t done in years. But when it came time to take one of wrestling’s most iconic strikes—the chop—his reaction surprised even himself.
Goldberg said he knew it was coming and braced for impact. But instead of selling the pain, he started laughing uncontrollably.
“When he hit me with it, I started laughing. I just couldn’t control myself. No, I swear to God, I didn’t do it to demean him or the move. It just instantly… I caught myself going, ‘Man, that wasn’t sh*t.’”
He made it clear there was no disrespect intended toward Gunther. In fact, he went out of his way to praise him.
“He was a great kid. One of the nicest kids you’re ever going to meet—in or out of the ring. He took great care of me. It was the second longest match I think I ever had.”
Despite the humor in the moment, Goldberg gave Gunther full credit and showed genuine appreciation for how the match went down. Goldberg might be stepping away from the ring, but he’s not done telling stories—and moments like this prove he’s going out with no filter.
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October 23, 2025 12:19 pm
