Goldberg Officially Announced for the 2018 WWE Hall of Fame

Speculation on who will be entering the WWE Hall of Fame has been rising over the past few weeks. A leaked list of names has reportedly revealed several names that will be joining this year’s class. While most of those names still have yet to be confirmed, it looks like WWE has officially announced this year’s headlining Hall of Fame inductee. ESPN confirmed earlier today that none other than Bill Goldberg will officially be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. Goldberg commented on the induction by telling ESPN, “It’s hard to conceptualize what it’s going to be like, just like it was hard to conceptualize what last year was going to be like after being away for 12 years. It’s another opportunity for me to show how much I appreciate the support and the love I’ve gotten from the fans. At the end of the day, it’s a validation that I’ve done something right.”

BREAKING: As first reported by @espn, @Goldberg will be inducted into the #WWEHOF Class of 2018! https://t.co/49UdXs99oR
— WWE (@WWE) January 15, 2018

Goldberg was truly one of the biggest stars in all of professional wrestling back in the day. He most famously competed in World Championship Wrestling. After making his official debut in 1997, Goldberg went on a massive undefeated streak in the company. He laid waste to every opponent who came his way with his signature wicked Spears and devastating Jackhammers. Goldberg held just about every single major championship in the promotion. Goldberg’s undefeated streak is officially recognized at 173-0. The streak came to an end when Kevin Nash defeated Goldberg at Starrcade in 1998. Goldberg’s career in professional wrestling did not end there.

The former WCW World Heavyweight Champion eventually made his way over to WWE back in 2003. He defeated The Rock in his debut match at the Backlash event that year, and he later captured the World Heavyweight Championship. After defeating Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania XX, Goldberg stepped away from the ring until he returned for another match against Lesnar at Survivor Series 2016. Goldberg defeated Lesnar within seconds, stayed with WWE for a few more shows, and he also captured the Universal Championship last year. After losing the title to Lesnar at WrestleMania 33, Goldberg went back into retirement. Goldberg has had an immensely successful career in pro wrestling, so get ready for the WWE Hall of Fame on April 6thin New Orleans, Louisiana at the Smoothie King Center, because Goldberg is next.