Goldberg Expresses Disappointment With WWE Retirement Match, Speech Cut Short

WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg expressed significant disappointment with the handling of his retirement match against World Heavyweight Champion Gunther at Saturday Night's Main Event XL. While grateful for the opportunity to have a retirement match, Goldberg was upset that the event, a smaller live TV taping, did not provide the grand stage or control over timing he had envisioned for his final bow. He criticized WWE for cutting off his post-match speech abruptly on live television, denying fans at home a proper farewell, and felt the overall effort to honor his career was lacking. Goldberg noted that WWE was aware he was to speak but still limited him to only about 20-30 seconds, contrasting this with the treatment of other wrestling legends. Despite his frustrations, Goldberg acknowledged the honor of competing again and appreciated the chance to face Gunther, though he emphasized the match lacked the emotional weight and storytelling befitting his stature. Overall, Goldberg’s retirement experience left him feeling that WWE did not fully reciprocate the effort and respect his career deserved.