10 Hidden Meanings Behind WWE Royal Rumble 2021 Attires

9. Goldberg - Baiting The Beast?

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Something felt pointed about Bill Goldberg donning the baggy Brock Lesnar-style fight shorts in favour of his traditional trunks for his match with Drew McIntyre.

Though he only lasted marginally longer than 'The Beast' managed with the 'Scottish Warrior', he physically gave McIntyre more to worry about than Lesnar managed this time last year. Was this simply Goldberg leaning into Drew's gags about fighting "his Dad" and covering up a little, or could this have been Big Bill poking the biggest bear of them all for one more WrestleMania battle to add to their collection?

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