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Dr. Not So Perfect

by the way, where did you get your PhD?

I stole it

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.

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

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

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

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."

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.

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

heyoooo

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. :?:

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

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

LMAO @ illegal aliens

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.