Goldberg recently said he wants a proper retirement match on his terms, and that it may happen in a “four-city world tour” he’d promote himself.
Apparently, it might actually happen. In an interview with Nick Hausman of Haus of Wrestling, promoter, trainer and agent Rick Bassman said he’s working on a date in September that would potentially involve both Goldberg and Sting, who has also teased the end of his wrestling career (h/t Fightful for transcription).
“First of all, I’m actively in touch with Bill. I’m working on a date right now. I don’t promote much these days, but every now and then, something fun comes up, and it’s worth diving into. So working on a date in Jerusalem, Israel, for September of this year, and that would involve potentially both Goldberg and Sting. You have the AEW clearance issues of course, so that’s something I really hope to put together. Now, only because I’ve been in touch actively with Bill, and then also with his agent, Barry Bloom, who’s a longtime good friend, they are working on exactly what you described. But to my knowledge, it still needs to all be nailed down. That said, I would not be surprised to see Bill end up back at WWE for something massive. Who knows,” Bassman said.
Bassman also discussed the type of story that could work for Goldberg and retirement rumors about Sting.
Goldberg and Sting would draw on nostalgia alone if they headlined a match card in 2023. The two were WCW’s top talent in the late 1990s and early 2000s, so fans may be delighted to have them together for one more night.
As for a Goldberg retirement match with WWE, the former World Heavyweight Champion said he had a handshake deal with Vince McMahon. That obviously hasn’t materialized, which led to Goldberg speaking out about his future.
Sting’s last match will presumably happen with AEW since he’s under contract. Darby Allin, who’s been linked to the Icon for most of his AEW run, is a logical choice whenever this transpires.
What plans are in store for Goldberg and Sting to wrap up their illustrious careers before the end of the year? Something is brewing, so answers may not be far.