WWE Raw Legends Night Hit By MAJOR Backstage Changes: Cancelled Promos, Timing Issues & More

So THAT'S why Goldberg's promo on WWE Champion Drew McIntyre didn't make any sense...

by Andy H Murray
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This week's WWE Raw Legends Night special drew a mixed response from fans and critics alike, with many praising things like WWE Champion Drew McIntyre's clash with Drew McIntyre, but criticising Goldberg's post-match appearance and surprise challenge for the gold.

Per Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, the Goldberg/McIntyre confrontation ended up having to be trimmed as a result of Lee vs. McIntyre running over its allotted time. This would be why the former WCW Champion's words felt like they were responding to a promo that hadn't actually happened. Drew was supposed to talk after beating Lee, prompting Goldberg's arrival, though this needed to be cut.

Elsewhere, PWInsider have stated that Legends Night was originally set to open with an in-ring promo, though WWE changed their minds, with Hogan messing around with a smartphone backstage instead.

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Another notable change also saw Randy Orton vs. Jeff Hardy removed from its intended main event slot, replaced by Lee vs. McIntyre. This ensured that the Goldberg/McIntyre face-to-face ended the night. Orton defeated Hardy in around 14 minutes, putting him down by countering a Twist of Fate into an RKO.

A holiday-related delay in reporting means we are still awaiting viewership information for Legends Night, making it impossible to determine its objective success or failure.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.