10 Exact Moments Wrestlers Knew They Would Return To WWE

5. Goldberg

Goldberg Son

The Moment: Bill Goldberg had strolled off into the pro wrestling sunset following a bitter experience in front of trolling MSG fans at WrestleMania XX. Around two years later, his wife had a baby boy called Gage, and that's when big Bill started thinking about someday wrasslin' again. He loved the thought of performing for his son.

The Return: A decade later, Goldberg was used during hype for the WWE 2K17 video game, and talks began over a very real return that'd shock the entire industry. Come Survivor Series 2016, the old WCW war horse was squashing Brock Lesnar in less than 90 seconds - it came as a complete surprise.

Post-victory, Bill brought Gage into the ring and hugged him. His plan was complete; Goldberg had proved to himself he could still physically go, and he'd been able to be the hero he wanted for his young son. Maybe the moment could've done without Gage taking his top off and posing though.

Just saying.

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