10 Dream Goldberg Matches In WWE (And How To Book Them)
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Bill Goldberg is BACK!
Roaring that very phrase as he soaked up adulation from the Toronto crowd at the Survivor Series, Goldberg's emphatic 90-second win over Brock Lesnar sent shockwaves through the wrestling world, which only intensified when news leaked of his decision to sign on for more future WWE dates.
With his confirmation of entry into the Royal Rumble on Raw, Goldberg has immediately inserted himself into Championship contention, and will now be in the cross-hairs of a host of potential fresh opponents for mouth-watering dream matches after an inevitable return battle with 'The Beast'.
In a time where WWE boasts probably the most diverse roster of superstars it has ever had, the prospect of being on the wrong end of a Goldberg spear and right end of a Pay-Per-View payday will be as appealing to wrestlers themsevles as it is the fans.
But from that list, just who will make Big Bill's best opponents? From all available options currently under the vast WWE umbrella, here are 10 Dream Matches for 'Da Man', and how you could book them.
10. AJ Styles
A combination so unlikely in previous years that many fans wouldn't have even considered it, AJ Styles vs Bill Goldberg could theoretically now be presented as a Wrestlemania Main Event.
The current WWE World Champion has made a case for the 2016 Wrestler of the Year, producing thrilling encounters up and down the roster. Though remarkable in how rapid his ascent has been, AJ Styles' WWE success is built on the back of 15+ years experience wrestling every sort of opponent in every conceivable match, so meshing his high-flying offense with Goldberg's high impact attacks could make for a thrilling and energetic encounter.
As a non-drafted performer, Goldberg could request a shot at AJ should he win the Royal Rumble, which would create an exciting cat-and-mouse dynamic that could stretch across both brands, potentially reuniting The Club as Gallows and Anderson act as foil (and crash test dummies) for AJ while Bill gives chase.
Goldberg ploughing through the stable en route to victory (and thus also ending a lengthy Styles title reign) would cap off a remarkable comeback story, and also completely reshape the top of Smackdown, lining up a host of contenders for Bill to work against afterwards.