10 Times Great Wrestlers Got Lazy In Big Matches
2. Goldberg Vs. Brock Lesnar (WrestleMania XX)
It's borderline miraculous that the 2016/17 Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg program was such a strong net positive for WWE, given the duo's previous interactions. Granted, their last big match had taken place in a bygone era, but WrestleMania XX produced a shambles of a bout that stands among the worst on either man's resume.
There's a good reason for it. Lesnar and Goldberg were on their way out of WWE at the time, which not only led to both men taking it easy from bell to bell, but the crowd booing them out of the building. The audience knew that the duo would soon depart, and their combined lack of effort sent the hatred through the roof, knocking the apathetic brutes off their game.
Lesnar and Goldberg were rattled. Instead of using the negativity to drive them to a better performance, they slowed things down even further, with the match resembling nothing more than an elongated staredown.
Goldberg downed his opponent with a Jackhammer, bringing the match to a merciful end, with special referee Steve Austin delivering Stone Cold Stunners to both afterwards, drawing the segment's only noticeable crowd pop.