Goldberg Confirms Retirement Match Date: Training Leaves Him Injured at 58
WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg has officially confirmed that his final match under the WWE banner is set—but his intense training to prepare for it has already left him with multiple injuries.
Speaking on the latest episode of CarCast, the former Universal Champion shared that while he knows the exact date of his retirement match, it hasn’t been easy getting back into shape at 58 years old.
“I know the date [of my retirement match]. No one else knows the date public-wise… I hurt myself a couple times in the past three months. But I pulled back,” Goldberg said.
The legendary superstar emphasized that he’s always set a high bar for himself—often one that’s tough to meet, especially at his age.
“I’ve got a very high bar to set that I set for myself and 99 times out of a hundred, it’s unrealistic… I’ve been in the ring a couple times. I’m gonna get in the ring again today and it’s just tough, man. It is tough,” he admitted.
Goldberg detailed the intensity of his workouts, which even included Muay Thai training to regain his rhythm. However, that same training has led to painful setbacks, including shoulder and hamstring issues.
“Then you go into the Muay Thai gym and hit the pads and not go crazy and then blow [your] shoulder out and blow your bicep out and pull your hamstring from throwing a high kick,” he explained.
Despite the challenges, Goldberg made it clear he’s not returning just for the paycheck—he wants his final match to be memorable for himself and the fans.
“I’m not just showing up to show up. I need to show up and be me… That was the first day that I felt really good.”
While the exact date of Goldberg’s retirement match remains under wraps, his dedication shows he’s determined to leave a lasting impression—even if it means fighting through pain.
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