7 Most Insane Things Happening In Wrestling Right Now (March 3)

6. WWE Has Telegraphed An Already Set-In-Stone Result

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In wrestling, when a babyface delivers a promise, they invariably follow through on it.

Goldberg opened Monday Night RAW this week, and in that opening segment, he promised to become Universal Champion at Sunday's Fastlane pay-per-view. His semantic choice was purposeful. When a babyface promises something, they are going to deliver on it. In the capricious and dishonourable world of pro wrestling, it is a constant. There was little reasoning or logic behind it. He didn't need to inspire one last semblance hope in an audience jaded by near-misses. He chinned Brock Lesnar in ninety seconds. The outcome wasn't really in any doubt beforehand - and it's absolutely beyond reproach at this point.

He didn't just signpost the result - he all but confirmed that we're in for a repeat of Survivor Series 2016. "So here's a promise for ya. Next Sunday, at WWE Fastlane: Spear, Jackhammer, 1-2-3 - Goldberg becomes Universal Champion," he said, kindly letting fans know that they're alright to leave early and miss the traffic. A hero to kids everywhere, indeed - he'll make sure they get enough sleep for school on Monday.

The most predictable match in recent history isn't even worth predicting at this point.

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