Should Goldberg be in the WWE Hall of Fame?

[Rollermacka]

I was watching some old Goldberg matches in WCW and I was wondering should Goldberg be entered into the WWE Hall of Fame? I was lookin at his stats and he didnt lose alot of matches but he only has 2 world heavyweight titles to his name. So lets look at this in a Accomplishment Vs Shortcommings standpoint. Accomplishments- Impressive 173-0 streak, had a huge fanbase and tons of marketing, former world champ, main evented in both WCW and WWE. Shortcommings- Most of the 173 wins were over the Renegade or Barry Horowitz 2 or 3 times, didnt really do alot to "revolutionize" the business, wasnt around for very long long either. He was one of the biggest draws of WCW and was really one of the only people that WCW made and became a main eventer. I cant really say if I think he should what do you guys think?

[Destor]

no

[Destor]

He was on top for like two years

[Xero]

no

[BigDaddyCool]

No, he weren't nobody. Warrior should go in before him.

[Dorkchop]

I'll admit that Goldberg was exciting in late 97 and all of 1998. I'd say he doesn't deserve to be in it, but I don't give a shit. It's a hall of fame for a predetermined sport.

[thedamndest]

If WCW had won the war, he would easily be in their Hall of fame. But no, WWE shouldn't recognize him for what amounted to a few hot years in the same way Brock Lesnar won just about everything there was to win but didn't have a "career."

[Pardeep 619]

I'd say no. Goldberg hasn't done enough to justify being in the Hall of Fame.

[The MAC]

Fuck no, the guy ended bret hart's career. goldberg should be lucky to get a ticket to attend the HOF

[NeanderCarl]

It's a Hall of FAME. In 1998, Goldberg was one of the two most recognisable, hottest names in wrestling. (EVERYBODY wanted to see Goldberg v Austin). That's pretty famous.

My heart says "no he shouldn't" but if you're going on longevity, he was around for the same length of time more or less as The Rock, and nobody ever denies his HOF worth. Obviously Rock has advantages over the 'Berg, but still, fuck longevity. I don't know if he's especially deserving but I wouldn't be offended if he did get in.

[The Mackem]

Yes

[FourFifty]

no


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[NeanderCarl]

FourFifty's been buying cheap cologne from Rick 'The Model' Martel again.

[Fox]

I'd say that only "the greats" should be allowed in the Hall of Fame, but Pete Rose is in it, so what the fuck. Induct Crash Holly for all I really care.

[Rollermacka]

I'd say that only "the greats" should be allowed in the Hall of Fame, but Pete Rose is in it, so what the fuck. Induct Crash Holly for all I really care.

That's why I say he should maybe be entered. Rose is in it, I wouldnt be suprised if Brooklyn Brawler may end up there one day (then again he's worked for the WWE for a long time both on and off camera) as for Crash Holly, he was a force in the ring. Even the Rock was scared of him at one point
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Crash Holly + Headbanger Mosh FTW

[St. Jimmy]

no.

[DarKCentaur]

No, but at the same time yes. If there was a WCW Hall of Fame, then Goldberg would go in without a doubt. The man became just as big a draw as f'ing Austin during the ratings war, and he achieved that in much less time than Austin did. Not to mention Goldberg was responsible for one of the highest rated wrestling shows in history (though Hogan would have you believe otherwise). In WWE, however, Goldberg was booked terribly, and therefore wasn't able to recapture the same drawing power.

[KYR]

No.

And isn't his "winning streak" actually a myth? I thought Russo just plucked a number out of thin air and just ran with it - I could be wrong.

[Ruien]

There is a acual HoF for something that is not real?

[NeanderCarl]

I wouldnt be suprised if Brooklyn Brawler may end up there one day (then again he's <strike>worked for the WWE</strike> sucked Pat Patterson's cock for a long time both on and off camera)

[Xero]

Yet another thread has come to cocks.

I think Destor may be on to something.

[Tazz Dan]

No.

[Theo Dious]

No.

[Theo Dious]

Yet another thread has come to cocks.

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa308/NoSHo_Sony/roosters.jpg

Oh no, my friend, it is the cocks who have come to this thread!

[Xero]

Aw cockburgers.

[NeanderCarl]

Don't be so cocky.

[Rollermacka]

Don't be so cocky.

Ok, so now whos gonna put a excessively homo-erotic picture of Goldberg grabbing someones cock before doing a press slam? There's gotta be plenty of them out there.

[Xero]

I'll do you one better and give you a video.

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[FourFifty]

FourFifty's been buying cheap cologne from Rick 'The Model' Martel again.


.................come again?

[OverTaker]

A nice DVD will suit him well for now.

[Xero]

Chapter 14 - "That time he bumped into Braden Walker"

[AKin3D]

I'd say no. Goldberg hasn't done enough to justify being in the Hall of Fame.

well said.

[Afterlife]

Funkai's reign as SmackDown Nummawan Announsa qualifies him as HoF material before Goldberg's lack of effort.

[pj69]

Tough call. Honestly, I think I would say no.

[FourFifty]

I'm just going to cut and paste what I posted somewhere else to say why I'd say no to him.


My biggest qualm with Goldberg going into the WWE Hall of Fame is it's the WWE Hall of Fame. I'm not going to take anything away from my fellow Jew, but what he did for WWE was negligible at best. He didn't inspire people like Ric Flair, built people like Verne Gange, loved like Eddie, draw like Andre, or broke down borders like Rocky Johnson.
His impact in the industry was more than a flash in the pan because of the time he came in. I'll give him all the credit I can vindicate. Great body, great look, great time, great run. Everything about that man was great ('cept his book, which hardcore bombed). However, this was all great for WCW. Not WWE.
Close, but no cigar.

[Savio]

Maybe a WCW hall of fame but not WWF.

[BigDaddyCool]

WWE Hall isn't soley for WWE though. Solie never called a WWE match, Gange hated what WWF was doing in terms of killing territories, Rhodes run in WWE was laughable at best, Bockwinkle never wrestle for McMahon, Graham never stepped foot through a WWE door, Brisco Bros didn't work as a team up north as far as I can remember...there are plenty of people in the Hall who either A) never worked for WWE at all or B) where their runs in the E were terrible. WWE is finishing the job they set out to do, become the sole voice of professional wrestling. They need to barrow on the legacy of other companies all the time. Again, I state my case that they've already made it quite clear impact in WWE isn't need, exception talent/skill isn't need...they only basis I've found thus far in terms of who they do or don't put in there is how much they connect with the fans. Simple fact; Goldberg connected with the fans.

He's in.

[NeanderCarl]

But WWE has taken it upon itself to be the "Wrestling Hall of Fame" by inducting guys who had good runs or made a contribution elsewhere, some of whom never even worked for WWE.

Therefore, anybody who "should" be inducted into any wrestling Hall of Fame should be fair game for WWE's.

There is no WCW Hall of Fame. In owning WCW, WWE has taken the responsibility of recognising worthy inductees for their own HoF... they won't, of course, unless it suits them but still...

[Afterlife]

Too Cool connected with the fans. I don't see anyone clamoring for them to be inducted.

[BigDaddyCool]

Too Cool should be in Tag Team part.

[St. Jimmy]

Getting beat up by Chris Jericho doesn't win the argument either.

[Afterlife]

I agree. I'm simply saying that getting over with crowd isn't exactly a HoF qualifier. It's just one way to secure your job.

[Xero]

Well, let's be honest here, going by WWE standards, if you've ever wrestled or worked in a large company and haven't rubbed Vince the wrong way you can go in.

It's sort of like the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

[FaceOfDeath]

Thats not true, Bret Hart walked it.

[Y2Ant]

Gillberg should get in before Goldberg.

[thedamndest]

I think the reason the WWE is inducting people from the past has more to do with their contributions to establishing professional wrestling and in turn the WWE to the point where it is today. Goldberg had nothing to do with that; professional wresting was well-established by the time he came along. Couple that with that fact that his career was fairly flash in the pan, he's not WWE HoF material. Now, like I said, if it were the WCW HoF, then he would definitely go in.

[KYR]

Theddy has nailed it.

[Rollermacka]

Gillberg should get in before Goldberg.

I like Gillberg, he had a good entrance with the sparklers and fire extinguisher but best parody was Jericho's
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HELLO LEXINGTON!!!

[Xero]

WCW, the only place where you can be locked out of a wide-open door.

[Savio]

WWE Hall isn't soley for WWE though. Solie never called a WWE match, Gange hated what WWF was doing in terms of killing territories, Rhodes run in WWE was laughable at best, Bockwinkle never wrestle for McMahon, Graham never stepped foot through a WWE door, Brisco Bros didn't work as a team up north as far as I can remember...there are plenty of people in the Hall who either A) never worked for WWE at all or B) where their runs in the E were terrible. WWE is finishing the job they set out to do, become the sole voice of professional wrestling. They need to barrow on the legacy of other companies all the time. Again, I state my case that they've already made it quite clear impact in WWE isn't need, exception talent/skill isn't need...they only basis I've found thus far in terms of who they do or don't put in there is how much they connect with the fans. Simple fact; Goldberg connected with the fans.

He's in.Yeah but he only did things for WCW not WWF or wrestling in general just WCW. if he was inducted in the WCW hall of fame then it be only because "Yeah you we're really popular at one time."

[Fox]

I think my problem with Goldberg is that he isn't a wrestlers wrestler. He just sort of came into the business as a back up plan after his NFL career was cut short. It was a way for him to make some money, and it turned out he was good at what he did, which was squash people.

But I don't think of Goldberg as a passionate player in the history of the business. It was a job for him. Guys like Flair, Hogan, Guerrero, Andre, and all those others pretty much dedicated their lives to wrestling, which is why they deserve their names in the stone.

And why Pete Rose needs to be taken out. Seriously that bothers me for some reason.

[The Naitch]

no, lets just ignore Goldberg the ONE HIT WONDER

[Afterlife]

He had two hits: Spear then Jackhammer.

[The Naitch]

I believe he was good friends with THE ROCK

[Afterlife]

He got along with a nice guy? HALL OF FAME MATERIAL!!!

[The Naitch]

I BELIEVE STONE COLD STEVE BOSTONB WAS FRIENDS WITH GOLDBIRD TOO!!!ELOK!

[Savio]

I heard he had a good wrestling match with regal before.

[Theo Dious]

WWE Hall isn't soley for WWE though. Solie never called a WWE match, Gange hated what WWF was doing in terms of killing territories, Rhodes run in WWE was laughable at best, Bockwinkle never wrestle for McMahon, Graham never stepped foot through a WWE door, Brisco Bros didn't work as a team up north as far as I can remember...

I just want to point out that I don't consider this a valid argument to the title of this thread. The question is SHOULD Goldberg be in the WWE HOF... he shouldn't, and honestly I don't think those other guys should be either.

[Theo Dious]

I heard he had a good wrestling match with regal before.

My grandma could have a good wrestling match with William Regal.

[Xero]

Is your grandma Birdo?

[Afterlife]

Birdo is a male that suffers from gender identity crisis. Which means they might be related, because THAT IS ONE SERIOUSLY CONFUSED PIDGET.

[NeanderCarl]

I just want to point out that I don't consider this a valid argument to the title of this thread. The question is SHOULD Goldberg be in the WWE HOF... he shouldn't, and honestly I don't think those other guys should be either.

Why not? WWE swallowed up most of those promotions anyway, in effect purchasing thier 'debts' so to speak. Anybody who you believe should go into the WCW Hall of Fame is fair game for the WWE Hall of Fame because WWE is WCW... and virtually every other regional outfit that they purchased or crushed over the years.

[El Fangel]

N.O.

[Savio]

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