Goldberg is widely regarded as one of the greatest WWE Superstars of all time. Earlier this year, the legend officially ended his professional wrestling career after competing in his final bout against Gunther. Best wishes are in order for “The Da Man” as he embarks on this new chapter. The Hall of Famer turned 59 years old on December 27 and is celebrating his birthday surrounded by family following his retirement from pro wrestling.
The memorable final match took place at Saturday Night’s Main Event in July, where Goldberg faced Gunther with the World Heavyweight Championship on the line. The bout was a back-and-forth affair, showcasing the skill and resilience of both competitors. Ultimately, Gunther, known as “The Ring General,” emerged victorious by making Goldberg pass out with his signature sleeper chokehold. This marked the end of Goldberg’s in-ring career in the Stamford-based promotion.
Gunther’s victory over another WWE legend solidified his place as one of the top performers in the industry. He held the World Heavyweight Title for an impressive run before eventually losing the championship at the SummerSlam 2025 Premium Live Event to CM Punk. Following this loss, the Austrian star took a hiatus from WWE programming.
Gunther made a triumphant return on Monday Night RAW, entering the “Last Time is Now” Tournament. He defeated every opponent in his path en route to winning the tournament, which earned him the opportunity to face and retire John Cena at Saturday Night’s Main Event XLII.
Many fans expected Gunther to lose to “The Cenation Leader” at SNME XLII. However, in a stunning upset, Gunther forced Cena to tap out with the very same sleeper chokehold he used to defeat Goldberg earlier that year. This victory further cements Gunther’s status at the pinnacle of WWE’s hierarchy.
With his recent achievements, the former World Heavyweight Champion has firmly established himself at the top of the mountain. It will be fascinating to watch what plans Triple H and the WWE creative team have in store for “The Ring General” as his career continues to evolve.
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