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What is goldberg?

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Key facts

full name William Scott Goldberg[1]
born December 27, 1966[1]
billed from Atlanta, Georgia[2]
WCW streak 173-0[2]
signature moves Jackhammer; Spear[2]

Goldberg is the ring name of William Scott Goldberg, a retired American professional wrestler and football player known for his WCW undefeated streak and later WWE championship runs.

Context

Goldberg is the ring name of William Scott Goldberg, a retired professional wrestler and football player born December 27, 1966 [1]. He is best known for his undefeated streak in WCW and later championship wins in WWE [2]. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018 [2]. Before wrestling, he played football for the University of Georgia and was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 1990 [4]. The surname also appears in other public figures, such as Whoopi Goldberg, but this page focuses on the wrestler [3].

Documented claims

  • Goldberg is a 2018 WWE Hall of Fame inductee and has held the Universal Championship and World Heavyweight Championship. [2]
  • He played football for the University of Georgia and was selected in the 1990 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. [4]
  • He became known through WCW, then appeared in WWE, and later made film appearances. [1]

Related

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Questions and answers

Has Goldberg ever lost in WWE?

Yes, despite his famous WCW streak, Goldberg has lost matches in WWE, including championship bouts [2].

Why did Goldberg leave WWE?

Sources do not specify a single reason for his departure, but his career included multiple stints with WWE and WCW [1].

Who is stronger, John Cena or Goldberg?

Sources do not compare their strength directly; both are accomplished WWE wrestlers with different styles [2].

Is Brock Lesnar friends with Goldberg?

Sources do not mention a friendship between them; they have competed against each other in WWE [2].

Sources

  1. Goldberg — wwe.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. WWE Profile - Goldberg - ESPN — espn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Goldberg - Age, Bio, Family | Famous Birthdays — famousbirthdays.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Goldberg WWE | News, Latest Updates & More — sportskeeda.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People