5 Reasons Why The Build To Survivor Series Has Been Terrible

This is what happens when marketing goes too far.

The "fantasy warfare" match between Goldberg and Brock Lesnar is confounding for multiple reasons, especially if you consider their match 12 years ago. Going back and watching it quickly highlights why it is regarded as one of the worst 'Mania matches of all time. That being said, don't think the apathy that ailed these two wrestling titans at WrestleMania XX is what is going to hamper their second encounter in Toronto.

Firstly, it's to promote a video game. A. Video. Game. Even their feud was based off of the fact that Goldberg was promoting the game, and wanted to step back into the ring, hypothetically suggesting a match with The Beast Incarnate. This has to be one of the most tame reasons for a high-profile match in a long time.

Secondly, Goldberg is rusty. He's spent 12 years out of the ring. Even during the last of his in ring years, he was exposed by WWE as the poor worker WCW covered up. Adding onto the ring rust and his bad reputation for long matches, we only have to look to his recent encounter with Rusev to see where he currently stands in ring form. Goldberg fell down while throwing a simple knee strike, and took forever to hoist the Bulgarian Brute up for the Jackhammer. Add on the distinct lack of muscle mass from his last match, and Goldberg will likely be less impressive than advertised

That's not to say Lesnar is entirely excused from criticism. His two biggest matches so far this year have both been duds. His laziness was well documented in his WrestleMania 32 match with Dean Ambrose, and his bout with Randy Orton at Summerslam was paint-by-numbers apart from the gory finish. Part of this match's quality will depend on if we see the 2014-15 Brock Lesnar that wowed audiences with feats of pure domination, or this year's model, coasting on reputation.