Golberg returning to WWE?

[Juan]

source: www.f4wonline.com

While the clip of Bill Goldberg pinning Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania XX was largely aired this past week on Raw to put over tomorrow night's special guest host, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, WWE has indeed been in talks with the former wrestling megastar regarding a relationship renewal.

WWE officials recognize he's not going to come back and wrestle, but they're hopeful of reaching a deal where they can use his likeness in video games and perhaps an induction into next week year's Hall of Fame class considering they are running low on "main eventers."

Next year's Hall of Fame class is expected to have a WCW theme considering that it will be taking place in Atlanta, Georgia.

[Xero]

Can't wait for next week year's HOF.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Very interesting. Goldberg being in WWE video games, being put into the Hall of Fame and all that jazz all sort of grab my attention. I don't know why Goldberg would refute this offer -- he gets to pretty much do nothing and gets his star shone again. Hell, if he wanted to, he could probably come back for a match against a random heel at WrestleMania XXVII and win in a squash. Then he'd be 2-0 at WrestleMania.

[St. Jimmy]

Can't wait for next week year's HOF.

[Loose Cannon]

Goldberg vs Undertaker WM 27 :naughty:

[The Franchise]

It would be cool to see Goldberg back for a short run. Goldberg/Orton, Goldberg/Cena and Goldberg/Batista (basically the Lesnar match done right) could all be big draws.

The WCW theme HOF sounds good too :y:

[Mr. Nerfect]

Goldberg vs Undertaker WM 27 :naughty:

I would actually want to see that match.

[Mr Amazing]

Goldberg for raw gm

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Goldberg was the first wrestler I was ever a mark for. Therefore, I will mark for everything he does no matter what.</font>

[Vox Populi]

I think we're more likely to see Ron Simmons and Jake Roberts inducted into the HoF next year than we are Goldberg, but I certainly wouldn't rule Goldberg out, necessarily.

[jskinnyg]

Goldberg in WWE HOF... Interesting... Kind of...

[Xero]

I think we're more likely to see Ron Simmons and Jake Roberts inducted into the HoF next year than we are Goldberg, but I certainly wouldn't rule Goldberg out, necessarily.

You really think Jake Roberts is someone they want to promote at this point?

Amazing wrestler, but he's pretty much the poster boy of what WWE is trying to distance themselves from.

[The Franchise]

With the recent talks about a Goldust push and a Goldberg return, could we be on the horizon of a clash between these two Golden titans?

[Damian Rey]

With the recent talks about a Goldust push and a Goldberg return, could we be on the horizon of a clash between these two Golden titans?

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[Volare]

Yeah he's comin back, so Bret Hart can have a rematch at Backlash and "seriously" injure him.

[Fignuts]

So how long is Sting's contract for?

Because if it's possible for him to make a WWE appearance, it seems silly to be fantasizing about Goldberg matches. And if he is ever going to come to WWE, next years mania would be the time.

Seems silly to fantasize about Goldberg matches in any situation, tbh.

[Hanso Amore]

WCW flavor to the HOF?

Goldy
Luger
Arn
Vader
Tully

PLEASE

[Lock Jaw]

WCW flavor to the HOF?

Glacier
Lodi
Alex Wright
Villano V
Tank Abbott

PLEASE

[Fignuts]

I'm pulling for El Dandy.

[Fignuts]

AKA

The Dandy

[Lock Jaw]

Yeah, El Dandy is probably a lock.

[6-String King]

I'm all about putting Goldberg in the HOF just for the entertaining value of it. But is he really deserving to be in the HOF?

[Juan]

More deserving than Pete Rose.

[Fignuts]

I beg to differ.

[Lock Jaw]

Technically Pete Ross probably does have more of a spot in WWE history than Goldberg does.

[Juan]

I beg to differ.

[Lock Jaw]

And of course, I mean Pete Rose, the former baseball player, and not Pete Ross, Superman's childhood friend.

[Fignuts]

Pete Rose deserves to be in the CELEBRITY hall of fame, more than Goldberg deserves to be in the wrestler hall of fame.

Note the caps, juan.

[Juan]

There shouldn't even BE a celebrity wing.

[Tazz Dan]

I don't see why people have a problem with WCW or ECW wrestlers going into the WWE HOF when you consider the circumstances. Vince owns pretty much everything to do with both companies. Obviously since they're no longer around they can't induct their workers into anything similar. Instead of bitching and moaning that *insert name* wasn't a WWE guy at least show Vince some respect for allowing their efforts to be recognized.

[Xero]

There shouldn't even BE a celebrity wing.

I disagree. Celebrities, most notably Mr. T and Lauper, were huge proponents in the first Mania's build.

Add that to the fact that countless celebrities have come and gone through the business at one point or another and it's more than acceptable.

[Xero]

And as much as I despise him as a wrestler, Goldberg more than deserves into the Hall of Fame. Sure, it was a "right place right time" type of deal, but it was a huge deal.

[Lock Jaw]

How is Mr. T not in it yet?

[Fignuts]

I don't even care, tbh. HoF is such a joke at this point.

[Xero]

How is Mr. T not in it yet?

He got upset because Pete Rose went in before him and refused to accept.

[Juan]

How is Mr. T not in it yet?

Because the Celebrity wing was basically created for Pete Rose, which is why I think it's lame.

[Fignuts]

What a little fucking girl.

[Mr. C]

Goldberg for guest host

[6-String King]

More deserving than Pete Rose.

For once I agree with you

Pete Rose doesn't deserve shit. He will be one of the inductee's that won't be televised. Goldberg would be televised.

[Xero]

For once I agree with you

Pete Rose doesn't deserve shit. He will be one of the inductee's that won't be televised. Goldberg would be televised.

Pete Rose was the first celebrity inducted you moron.

[6-String King]

Pete Rose was the first celebrity inducted you moron.

No fucking shit shirlock, and he doesn't Deserve Jack Shit from the WWE. Who gives a fuck about him or baseball.

[Xero]

You implied he'll be going in at a future date.

[Fignuts]

or baseball.


Really?

[6-String King]

Really?

Absolutely, baseball is a lame ass sport that's slowly more and more losing it popularity. Really.

[Fignuts]

Hate baseball, but I'm pretty sure it will always be one of the most popular sports in America.

[6-String King]

Hate baseball, but I'm pretty sure it will always be one of the most popular sports in America.

At this point I'm thinking Golf and Nascar are more popular then Baseball. Sorry to bring you back to reality here back in good ol' 2010. But the 30's are over...

[Lock Jaw]

Baffled at how anybody can think Golf and Nascar are more popular than Baseball.

[The Mackem]

Going back to the original topic, fuck women drivers!

[Krimzon7]

For realz! Thanks mackem for keeping on topic! So to add my two cents:









Post :p

[Hanso Amore]

Are we really going to question goldberg, who was the TOP guy in a company that was number one in the world at the time and a multiple time champion, when Koko Fucking B Fucking Ware is in?

[Rammsteinmad]

How the fuck can they be running out of main eventers? There's fucking loads of people.

[Rammsteinmad]

Also, what did Pete Rose actually do besides a few Wrestlemania appearances?

[6-String King]

Also, what did Pete Rose actually do besides a few Wrestlemania appearances?

That's it. Undeserved in the opinions of many.

[Rammsteinmad]

Hell yeah that's what I thought. Dave Youell should probably be in the HoF then since he's been a number of Wrestlemanias, and probably had more screen time than all of Pete Roses put together.

[Krimzon7]

Are we really going to question goldberg, who was the TOP guy in a company that was number one in the world at the time and a multiple time champion, when Koko Fucking B Fucking Ware is in?

Equal Opportunity, besides He's in there more for Frankie than his own merits.

[Theo Dious]

At this point I'm thinking Golf and Nascar are more popular then Baseball. Sorry to bring you back to reality here back in good ol' 2010. But the 30's are over...

This really is one of the stupidest things I have ever read.

[Kane Knight]

I don't mind Goldstein in video games, but I hope he stays out of WWE proper.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Lol. Proper. Lol. stukkband.

Mr. T, Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather and David Arquette need to go into the celebrity wing of the Hall of Fame at some point, if they are actually going to make it worth a damn. Specifically Mr. T and Mike Tyson, because one headlined the first WrestleMania, and the other helped usher in one of the biggest booms in wrestling history. Mayweather and Arquette are there mainly for more kayfabe reasons.

I wonder if Freddie Prinze, Jr. will ever go in? Jay Leno?

[The Jayman]

don't forget Dennis Rodman

[Mr. Nerfect]

He'll be in TNA soon. However, when Vince buys TNA I fully expect Dennis Rodman, Pacman Jones, Hermie Sadler, Jenna Morasca and Danny Bonaduce to all be inducted.

[The Jayman]

let's not forget Rodman's memorable performance with the nWo

[Mr. Nerfect]

If I don't post here ever again, it's because I've killed myself as I remembered that.

[The Jayman]

lol. good times.

[Vox Populi]

Pete Rose being inducted into the WWE HALL OF FAME is quite possibly the greatest publicity stunt McMahon and company have ever pulled off, and was quite honestly nothing short of brilliant.

For people to take offense to a maneuver the earned them that insane level of mainstream media coverage (which in nearly all cases they couldn't have bought if they'd tried) is pretty insane, and the true definition of missing the big picture.

[Brock]

yeah! if goldberg will return to the wwe..?? ahah! tna is on trouble.. ii also wnat to see taker vs goldberg at mania..

[Jordan]

I'd love it if Goldberg WANTED to wrestle, but I have read interview where he said it wasn't going to happen. But so did Bret Hart, and Shawn Michaels, and Ric Flair, and Terry Funk etc... So who knows? There are some great match up for Goldberg if he were to return, Cena, Taker, Orton, Batista, Edge, Jericho, Triple H, Michaels... So I would love it but for the sake of realism, it would also be really cool if he became a commentator for Raw.

[Jordan]

And yeah he deserves the Hall of Fame, he is one of the reasons that WCW was able to keep up with WWE for several years. WCW's ONLY home grown superstar.

[Xero]

I'd love it if Goldberg WANTED to wrestle, but I have read interview where he said it wasn't going to happen. But so did Bret Hart, and Shawn Michaels, and Ric Flair, and Terry Funk etc... So who knows? There are some great match up for Goldberg if he were to return, Cena, Taker, Orton, Batista, Edge, Jericho, Triple H, Michaels... So I would love it but for the sake of realism, it would also be really cool if he became a commentator for Raw.

lol. Comparing Goldberg to Bret, Shawn, Flair and Funk.

[Jura]

I'd love it if Goldberg WANTED to wrestle, but I have read interview where he said it wasn't going to happen. But so did Bret Hart, and Shawn Michaels, and Ric Flair, and Terry Funk etc... So who knows? There are some great match up for Goldberg if he were to return, Cena, Taker, Orton, Batista, Edge, Jericho, Triple H, Michaels... So I would love it but for the sake of realism, it would also be really cool if he became a commentator for Raw.

Him vs Jericho I doubt. They got into it for real in WCW and I guess they still don't like each other during the WWE stint? And I love how Goldberg ran through everyone but was buried by Triple H and his sledgehammer, not. He'd run right through Orton and Taker like he did with Kane and Brock so I don't want to see that. Although I'd love for an RKO to come out of nowhere. I would love to see Cena get speared and Jack hammered consistently though. Batista, Edge or HBK would be the best out of all those.

[DLVH84]

Here's my long list of WCW-style HOF picks...

The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy, Buddy Roberts, and Jimmy Garvin)
The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott)
The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal)
The Armstrong Family (Bob, Scott, Brad, Steve, and Brian)
Ron Simmons
Sting (if he's not under contract by TNA)
Barry Windham
Arn Anderson
Tully Blanchard
The Midnight Express (Dennis Condrey, Bobby Eaton, and Stan Lane)
The Rock & Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson)
Big Van Vader
Nikita Koloff
Magnum T.A.
Lex Luger
Ole Anderson
Kevin Sullivan
Brian Pillman
Sid Vicious
Danny Spivey
Mike Rotunda
Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray)
The Great Muta
Jushin Thunder Liger

[Droford]

David Arquette to the Celebrity Wing?

[DLVH84]

David Arquette to the Celebrity Wing?

You got to be joking.

[The Mackem]

What's wrong with David Arquette?

[The Jayman]

he's a former World Heavyweight Champion

[Mr. Nerfect]

Yeah, David Arquette will be in there one day. It only makes sense. From a kayfabe point of view, he is a former WCW Champion. And the dude is a big fan of the business, and never wanted to be champion. If you want to talk about celebrities that had an impact, Arquette belongs there.

Plus, if they got Courtney Cox to do an appearance or two it would be pretty good publicity for them. Not sure if she would, though.

[Mr. Nerfect]

lol. Comparing Goldberg to Bret, Shawn, Flair and Funk.

Why not? The point has nothing to do with ability and more to do with guys coming back to the ring after their "retirement."

And regardless of how one critically views the guy, he was one of the biggest stars in professional wrestling's history. Fact. The man drew money. I wouldn't want to see him in an Iron Man Match more than the next guy, but his contributions to wrestling from a mere superficial point of view are tremendous. I'm sure more people know about him more than Terry Funk, and arguably some of the other guys on that list -- for right or wrong.

Not sure how possible this is, but given that he's rested up a fair bit, and has gone on the record saying that he could go another two years full-time if he wanted to (although he has expressed no desire to): Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Goldberg could still be a money match. There are downsides to it (timing, the egos involved, and giving a Mania spot to two guys who don't wrestle anymore), but from a financial standpoint, I think the WWE would be fools not to consider it.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

They need to induct Brian Pillman, and have Austin do his speech.


Totally irrelevant to WCW, but I fully expect HBK by 2012.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Yes, yes, a million times yes.

[6-String King]

This really is one of the stupidest things I have ever read.

Don't kid yourself. You can't read. But look at what I found, Pictures! You see in this first picture the line represents people who have lost interest in this incredibly boring sport. And Yes, I realize this graph does not include the 2009 season. But use your imagination.

http://tvbythenumbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/world-seriesthrough2008-550x441.gif

Ok, so I have proved the falling popularity of baseball. But how does that prove that Nascar is more popular? Ah, lookie here. I found another picture.

http://tvbythenumbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/daytona500through2009-590x411.gif

Now I myself don't watch either of these sports because I'm not a complete lame-ass or a redneck who took my cousin to prom. I just wanted to prove you wrong. Don't ever question me again.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Pete Rose was obviously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame since he's banned from baseball's Hall of Fame. It was a nice gesture on WWE's part, so why don't all you of you Pete Rose haters shut the fuck up and stop being faggoty bitches about something that doesn't affect you AT ALL.

Koko B. Ware is in, OK? Anybody can be in.

[Icess]

Um, last year's series had almost 23 million viewers.

And the 2004 ALCS, had 31.5 million viewers

2008 drew lower numbers due to Tampa being in it.

[XIII]

a goldberg return for a short run maybe against batista or orton would be cool.. but they bring back goldberg for HOF and a goldberg dvd would be the shit

[SOCCER LEGS]

the only fond memory i have of goldberg is the rock concert 2 where the rock brought out gillberg and made fun of goldberg for 20 minutes

[6-String King]

Pete Rose was obviously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame since he's banned from baseball's Hall of Fame. It was a nice gesture on WWE's part, so why don't all you of you Pete Rose haters shut the fuck up and stop being faggoty bitches about something that doesn't affect you AT ALL.

Koko B. Ware is in, OK? Anybody can be in.

Koko B. Ware was a wrestler. That's why he was inducted to the Wrestling hall of fame. So Pete Rose was banned. The UFC should induct him into the hall of fame as a nice gesture. That balding fat fuck has no business in the WWE HOF.

[Kane Knight]

If I don't post here ever again, it's because I've killed myself as I remembered that.

Some good finally came out of that angle then.

[Damian Rey]

Goldberg deserves the nod for the HOF. In terms of being brought back for a short program, or even limited schedule for another year, it's a crapshoot whether or not he would draw. The landscape has changed ten fold over Goldberg's 6 year absence. Many of the kid-heavy audiences may not give Goldberg the reception that he would've gotten some years back.

[6-String King]

The landscape has changed ten fold over Goldberg's 6 year absence. Many of the kid-heavy audiences may not give Goldberg the reception that he would've gotten some years back.

Yet Hart gets huge pops. For one, this is the lamest excuse that everybody uses. WWE went PG like a bunch of pussies, but their majority audience are not kids. And for two, give wrestling fans more credit. Many of us were too young to remember the first Wrestlemania, or Wrestlemania III with Andre vs Hogan. Some weren't even born. But we all know about historical events because once you become a fan of wrestling, you tend to research the history of wrestling. Besides it's 2010, they have this thing called "The Internet" and "youtube".

[Juan]

Yet Hart gets huge pops. For one, this is the lamest excuse that everybody uses. WWE went PG like a bunch of pussies, but their majority audience are not kids. And for two, give wrestling fans more credit. Many of us were too young to remember the first Wrestlemania, or Wrestlemania III with Andre vs Hogan. Some weren't even born. But we all know about historical events because once you become a fan of wrestling, you tend to research the history of wrestling. Besides it's 2010, they have this thing called "The Internet" and "youtube".

The thing is, a large percentage of WWE fans now a days are marks, not smarks.

[D Mac]

Hope he makes the next Smackdown vs Raw because I'm tired of creating him every year.

[The Mackem]

I'm trying not to imagine an older Goldberg wrestling with years of ring rust getting back into the ring. Having said that if he squashes people, it wouldn't take much effort, I guess.

[Reavant]

Don't kid yourself. You can't read. But look at what I found, Pictures! You see in this first picture the line represents people who have lost interest in this incredibly boring sport. And Yes, I realize this graph does not include the 2009 season. But use your imagination.

http://tvbythenumbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/world-seriesthrough2008-550x441.gif

Ok, so I have proved the falling popularity of baseball. But how does that prove that Nascar is more popular? Ah, lookie here. I found another picture.

http://tvbythenumbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/daytona500through2009-590x411.gif

Now I myself don't watch either of these sports because I'm not a complete lame-ass or a redneck who took my cousin to prom. I just wanted to prove you wrong. Don't ever question me again.

ummm apparently you cant read pictures because if you look at the y-axis (the vertical part of the graphs) you will see that baseball's graph goes up to 45 million where as nascars goes up to 25 million with the only time baseball diped noticeably under nascar was 2008 because tampa bay was in the seiries.

you proved no one wrong. you proved that you are ignorant.

[Reavant]

and goldberg fucking rocks

[Damian Rey]

Yet Hart gets huge pops. For one, this is the lamest excuse that everybody uses. WWE went PG like a bunch of pussies, but their majority audience are not kids. And for two, give wrestling fans more credit. Many of us were too young to remember the first Wrestlemania, or Wrestlemania III with Andre vs Hogan. Some weren't even born. But we all know about historical events because once you become a fan of wrestling, you tend to research the history of wrestling. Besides it's 2010, they have this thing called "The Internet" and "youtube".

Hart does not get huge pops. If anything, his pops equate to a warm reception. Have you bothered to watch or attend a live event over the last two years? Crowds are packed with nothing but kids. I went to Raw this past Monday and I was surrounded by kids. The prepubescent girls behind me thought Montreal was all staged and claim Bret's never been as good as Cena.

Only hardcore, smark wrestling fans are going to go out of their way to find out factual information. Casual fans and marks are only going to know and believe what WWE presents to them.

[6-String King]

Hart does not get huge pops. If anything, his pops equate to a warm reception. Have you bothered to watch or attend a live event over the last two years? Crowds are packed with nothing but kids. I went to Raw this past Monday and I was surrounded by kids. The prepubescent girls behind me thought Montreal was all staged and claim Bret's never been as good as Cena.

Only hardcore, smark wrestling fans are going to go out of their way to find out factual information. Casual fans and marks are only going to know and believe what WWE presents to them.

Quit saying smark and mark. It makes it seem like we're all a bunch of fucking wrestling forum nerds when these words are used. Seriously think about it.

[Fignuts]

Quit saying smark and mark. It makes it seem like we're all a bunch of fucking wrestling forum nerds when these words are used. Seriously think about it.

You're already a wrestling forum nerd. You became one when you signed up.

[Damian Rey]

Quit saying smark and mark. It makes it seem like we're all a bunch of fucking wrestling forum nerds when these words are used. Seriously think about it.

WE ARE a bunch of wrestling forum nerds. Seriously. Think about.

[6-String King]

http://thenastyboys.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/nerd46422fm3.jpg

[Fignuts]

Nice pic. Is that recent?

[6-String King]

Nice pic. Is that recent?

Nah it's me in the 80's. I've gotten fatter and grayer since then. I told Al Gore how to invent the internet.

[tjmidnight420]

Nah it's me in the 80's. I've gotten fatter and grayer since then. I told Al Gore how to invent the internet.


I thought that was supposed to be me moron. Forget you posted it in another thread?

[6-String King]

I thought that was supposed to be me moron. Forget you posted it in another thread?

Don't get butt hurt Tj

[Mr. Nerfect]

Some good finally came out of that angle then.

Too easy. Even for you. I put out the cake and the fat kid ate it, though. Should not be surprised. This thread should be about making fun of stukkband, anyway.

[Mr. Nerfect]

And, I suppose, for discussing Goldberg's hypothetical return to the WWE.

[tjmidnight420]

Too easy. Even for you. I put out the cake and the fat kid ate it, though. Should not be surprised. This thread should be about making fun of stukkband, anyway.

agreed... lets go

[tjmidnight420]

Don't get butt hurt Tj

comon open your mouth now jackass I know you're on... what you got to say now? gonna post some more pics of "you in the 80's" and claim you're me? what's up?

[Mr. Nerfect]

Lawl.

[tjmidnight420]

OH wow I hurt his feelings! Mr. "Don't say smark on a wrestling forum" had to go cry.

I tried to warn you to to go jack off somewhere and leave me alone suckband.

[Juan]

Settle down, tjmidnight420

[tjmidnight420]

on it... :shifty:

[Mr. Nerfect]

If that is your real name.

[theexample]

Don't kid yourself. You can't read. But look at what I found, Pictures! You see in this first picture the line represents people who have lost interest in this incredibly boring sport. And Yes, I realize this graph does not include the 2009 season. But use your imagination.

http://tvbythenumbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/world-seriesthrough2008-550x441.gif

Ok, so I have proved the falling popularity of baseball. But how does that prove that Nascar is more popular? Ah, lookie here. I found another picture.

http://tvbythenumbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/daytona500through2009-590x411.gif

Now I myself don't watch either of these sports because I'm not a complete lame-ass or a redneck who took my cousin to prom. I just wanted to prove you wrong. Don't ever question me again.

As a Brit, I've never understood the appeal of baseball as a sport. But wasn't it popular for the experience? A day out at a classic stadium, hot dogs etc. Are the declining viewing figures relative to the tearing down of the classic and vintage baseball grounds? And the introduction of evening/night games?

[The Jayman]

I'm convinced this stukkband is a sock. Anyone want to fess up? Noid?

[tjmidnight420]

If that is your real name.

Nah, just TJ. :wave:

[AJHayes]

Yeah, El Dandy is probably a lock.

I've learned to never doubt El Dandy.

[Jeritron]

As a Brit, I've never understood the appeal of baseball as a sport. But wasn't it popular for the experience? A day out at a classic stadium, hot dogs etc. Are the declining viewing figures relative to the tearing down of the classic and vintage baseball grounds? And the introduction of evening/night games?

They probably have more to do with the growth of other sports, and the expansion of entertainment in general.
Like everything else, it's more niche oriented. In the old days, when there were like 5 channels on the television, more people were tuning into/paying attention to the same things.
Nowadays, people can tune out of the world series to watch Keeping Up With The Kardashians or some shit.
The same goes for movies, and television programs. There were less options, so everyone was into the same stuff more or less.

Now the sports world is massive. There are entire channels dedicated not only to sports, but each sport. Since then, the major leagues of football, basketball and hockey have gotten on the map. Neither of the three were huge nationally like baseball was.

Also, his figures are misleading. The trend graphs show growth for nascar, and decline for baseball, sure. It's irrelevant though.
If you actually read the graphs and look at the viewers in millions you will see that they are scaled differently, and Nascar isn't exceeding the World Series by much, or at all, in all of those years presented.

[Triple Naitch]

Also, there are some sports that will never catch on on the other side of their respective "pond". Cricket and baseball.

[The Pope]

Does anyone give a fuck about Goldberg still? I know I don't.

[McLegend]

Glacier probably doesn't.

[Lock Jaw]

Yeah, I hear Glacier is cold on the idea.

[Jeritron]

At this stage in the game, I don't think he'd be anywhere near as over as he was when he left. Maybe in the Impact Zone where they'll pop for the hot dog vendor.

But a return to WWE wouldn't cause a big splash like it originally did. The crowd has turned over a bit. I think they could easily get him back over though, with the wonders of their promotion/video packages, and a push.
I don't think it's that exciting either way though. I couldn't really care less. I think it would be kind of a waste since he's not that great and you'd have to put him over a lot of people to make it work.
Anything more than 3-6 months of him would get stale quickly as well.

[Juan]

let's do a little research next time before we make a thread, k?

[Jeritron]

Dr. Not So Perfect

[Jeritron]

by the way, where did you get your PhD?

[The Pope]

I stole it

[taker707]

Former World Heavyweight Champion Bill Goldberg announced on his Twitter account this evening that he’s negotiating with WWE regarding a possible return to the company.

“YES.. I am in negotiations with the WWE,” Goldberg wrote. “Looks like ‘ole Hogan and TNA missed the boat. Shame for the fans they didn’t even try.”

While Goldberg has been critical of WWE since his departure from the organization in 2004 and repeatedly said he had no interest in returning to wrestle, he acknowledged a change in heart.

“Truth is I never thought I’d even consider it…then came my son,” Goldberg said. “No one said I’d wrestle but the door is open again.”

He also added that if he ever steps foot inside a ring again, it will be alongside San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Shawne Merriman. The three-time Pro Bowler is a huge WWE fan to say the least, so much so that he asked their Twitter account on Monday if he could participate in the live chat on WWE.com.

“Also…. If I ever did step in the ring again, I have a new tag partner. He goes by the name of “Lights Out!!!! the one and only Shawn Merriman…..updating the old Goldberg/Kevin Greene duo,” Goldberg wrote.

[Xero]

LOL - this is definitely an April Fool's Joke. Goldberg is NOT coming back to the WWE.

So you're saying it's impossible that WWE wants him on a legends deal for merch, maybe for a movie deal?

[Heyman]

Not impossible, but extremely unlikely. My guess is that this whole thing is a crap attempt at an April Fool's joke.

[Juan]

An April Fool's joke in March. Makes sense.

[Juan]

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog, which you can (and should) check out at JRsBarBQ.com. In this entry, Ross responds to a Twitter post made by former WWE & WCW Champion Bill Goldberg about negotiating with WWE and TNA "dropping the ball" on not signing him first. JR writes:

"Bill Goldberg reports that he is negotiating with WWE but my best guess is that it's not about a return to the ring. Bill is a smart entrepreneur and the former Tulsa Edison and University of Georgia football star likely is looking at doing a marketing deal with WWE that might include video games, possible WWE HOF Induction next year in Atlanta, and merchandise sales."

Despite the fact that Ross doesn't believe Goldberg is negotiating to return to the ring on a full-time basis, he could see Goldberg getting back in the ring one more time if the right situation presented itself.

"After being involved in several of these type deals, I can see where both parties can benefit from an arrangement. Goldberg gets the opportunity to earn additional cash without putting his body through hell and he gets some nice exposure for his various TV vehicles. The WWE could monetize Goldberg's likeness in a variety of ways. Is it possible for Goldberg to come back and perform in a 'farewell bout' in the Georgia Dome next year at WM27? It's possible one has to assume."

[Mr. C]

I’m on the boat with those supporting a return. I can barely remember his run in WWE and was never a fan, but he has a few matches still ahead of him. It could be shot in the arm for one of the brands and would certainly freshen the product up to inject a name like him into RAW, given his importance and the hype it will create.

Too bad Goldberg vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin didn’t ever happen. That match in 2001 would’ve killed all buyrates prior.

[Jeritron]

I'm not sure how Goldberg has any matches ahead of him. He barely has any behind him.

[Juan]

I'm not sure how Goldberg has any matches ahead of him. He barely has any behind him.

heyoooo

[Heyman]

An April Fool's joke in March. Makes sense.

It makes perfect sense. Some of the best April Fools' jokes are planned out a few weeks in advance....only to be revealed on April 1st. Maybe this tradition doesn't exist amongst lower income Mexican families. :?:

[Xero]

So Goldberg's gonna tweet "lol jk" on April 1st?

[Juan]

It makes perfect sense. Some of the best April Fools' jokes are planned out a few weeks in advance....only to be revealed on April 1st. Maybe this tradition doesn't exist amongst lower income Mexican families. :?:

Yeah, maybe if my family owned a few 7-Eleven's I might have been able to pick up that tradition.

[6-String King]

It makes perfect sense. Some of the best April Fools' jokes are planned out a few weeks in advance....only to be revealed on April 1st. Maybe this tradition doesn't exist amongst lower income Mexican families. :?:

LMAO @ illegal aliens

[Mr. C]

The only time I can picture him working a match would be WrestleMania 27 in the Georgia Dome, so I’d figure it will be Goldberg/John Cena if something happens.