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Bill Goldberg

Bill Goldberg

Nickname: Da Man

Height: 6' 4"

Weight: 285 lbs

From: Atlanta, GA

Birthday: Dec 27th

Pro Debut: June 24, 1997

Aliases: Bill Gold, Goldberg

Feds Worked For: WCW, WWE, All Japan Pro Wrestling (Japan), HUSTLE (Japan)

Finisher: The Jackhammer

Signature Moves: Spear, Belly-To-Belly Suplex, Big Boot, Bodyscissors, Cross Armbreaker, Dropkick, Elbow Strike, Fireman's Carry into Slam, Full Nelson Slam, Gorilla Press into Powerslam, Knee Strike, Kneebar, Military Press, Pumphandle Fallaway Slam, Pumphandle Slam, Scoop Powerslam, Shoulderblock, Sidewalk Slam, Snap Swinging Neckbreaker, Superkick, Double Underhook Suplex, Single Arm Choke into a Gorilla Press Slam

 

Career Highlights: -WCW United States Champion (2x)
-WCW World Champion (2x)
-WCW World Tag Team Champion (w/ Bret Hart)
-WWE Universal Champion (2x)
-WWE World Champion

Affiliates: The New Blood, DeWayne Bruce, Bret Hart

Notable Feuds: Hollywood Hogan, Kevin Nash, Triple H, Brock Lesnar, The Big Show

Other Facts: -Born and raised in Tulsa, OK
-Graduated from Thomas A. Edison High School in Tulsa, OK
-Played football collegiately at the University of Georgia and professionally for the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL.
-Holds the distinction of being the first-ever player cut from the Carolina Panthers' roster before the team began play in 1995
-Football career was ended by an abdominal injury (he tore all his abdominal muscles from his pelvis, and had them surgically reattached).
-Trained in the World Championship Wrestling Power Plant wrestling school under the supervision of DeWayne Bruce and Jody Hamilton (AKA The Assassin)
-Debuted on June 24, 1997, defeating Buddy Landel in a dark match under the ring name Bill Gold.
-Had originally considered using the name Mossad, which is the The Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations in Israel.
-Made his first appearance on WCW television on the September 22, 1997 episode of "WCW Monday Nitro", defeating Hugh Morrus
-His winning streak of 173 straight wins is basically a fabrication as he lost a dark match to Chad Fortune before debuting on WCW television. Plus the number of claimed victories was repeatedly raised from the actual tally, with no rhyme or reason.
-During one point in his WCW career to help get Goldberg over, WCW would play the fans chanting "Goldberg" through the speakers of the arena. Goldberg admitted this in one of his books, but claimed to never have known at the time.
-During the course of his WCW career, Goldberg had six official singles defeats: three to Bret Hart, one to Kevin Nash, one to Scott Steiner, and one to Booker T.
-Appeared in the starring role in the movie "Santa's Slay". Also had roles in "The Jesse Ventura Story", "Universal Soldier-The Return", "Ready To Rumble", "Looney Tunes: Back In Action", "The Longest Yard", and "Half Past Dead 2".
-Appeared in television shows such as "The Love Boat: The Next Wave", "The Man Show", "Yes, Dear", "Arliss", "Punk'D", "Modern Marvels", "Desperate Housewives", "The Contender", "Pros vs, Joes", and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit", and has a recurring role on "The Goldbergs".
-Has also has provided voice overs for the animated series "Family Guy" and "Kim Possible".
-Hosted the TV show "AutoManiac" on The History Channel
-Hosted the TV show "Bullrun" on Spike TV
-Met his wife on the set of his movie "Santa's Slay". She was a stunt double on the movie. Ironically, she had agreed to do the movie because she thought it was starring Jeff Goldblum.
-Former member of The New Blood
-Voted Most Inspirational Wrestling by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1998
-Voted Rookie of the Year by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1998
-Voted Comeback of the Year by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 2016
-Released his autobiography "I'm Next: The Strange Journey of America's Most Unlikely Superstar" in 2000
-Ranked #2 in the 1998 PWI 500
-Ranked #9 in the 1999 PWI 500
-Ranked #39 in the 2003 PWI 500
-Ranked #48 in the 2004 PWI 500
-Is an animal welfare advocate and an ASPCA spokesperson, and has addressed the United States Congress in order to raise awareness of illegal animal fighting.
-Color Commentator for the Elite Xtreme Combat MMA federation. He's also done commentary and announcing for the World Fighting Alliance and PRIDE Fighting Championships.
-WWE released a DVD set entitled "Goldberg - The Ultimate Collection" in 2014
-Inducted into the Tulsa Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame in 2018
-Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018

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Spotlight in History

  • 1937 Hugh Nichols def. Bobby Chick for the NWA World Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 1980 Gino Hernandez def. Kevin Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
  • 1984 The Super Destroyers (Super Destroyer 1 & Super Destroyer 2) def. The Rock & Soul Connection (Buck Zumhofe & King Parsons) for the WCCW American Tag Team Champion
  • 1989 Super Zodiac & Cactus Jack def. Jeff Jarrett & Kerry Von Erich for the WCCW World Tag Team Champion
  • 1989 Super Zodiac def. Eric Embry for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Champion
  • 2007 Brent Albright def. Rocco Valentino for the NWA-U Universal Heavyweight Champion
  • 2007 Texas, Inc. (Tim Rockwell & Bernard Funk) def. Mass Destruction (Spoiler 2000 & The Bounty Hunter) for the NWA-U Universal Tag Team Champion
  • 2012 Ignition def. Steven Sterling for the ComPro Showtime Champion
  • 2012 Super Skunk Ape, Jr. def. Se7en for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Champion
  • 2018 Jerry Dean/Jerry Storm became the BPW Lion Heart Champion
  • 2018 Aaron Anders def. Michael Wolf for the ComPro Heavyweight Champion
  • 2023 Brody Wortman def. Skidz for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Skidz def. Brody Wortman for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Jason Simon def. Skidz for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Drake Gallows def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Punk Synister def. Drake Gallows for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Jason Simon def. Punk Synister for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Brandon Groom def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Punk Synister def. Brandon Groom for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Jason Simon def. Punk Synister for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Nibira def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 2023 Mikey O'Shea def. Nibira for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion

Week of Sun 05-19 to Sat: 05-25

  • 05-19 1937 Hugh Nichols def. Bobby Chick for the NWA World Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 1980 Gino Hernandez def. Kevin Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 1984 The Super Destroyers (Super Destroyer 1 & Super Destroyer 2) def. The Rock & Soul Connection (Buck Zumhofe & King Parsons) for the WCCW American Tag Team Champion
  • 05-19 1989 Super Zodiac & Cactus Jack def. Jeff Jarrett & Kerry Von Erich for the WCCW World Tag Team Champion
  • 05-19 1989 Super Zodiac def. Eric Embry for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 2007 Brent Albright def. Rocco Valentino for the NWA-U Universal Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 2007 Texas, Inc. (Tim Rockwell & Bernard Funk) def. Mass Destruction (Spoiler 2000 & The Bounty Hunter) for the NWA-U Universal Tag Team Champion
  • 05-19 2012 Ignition def. Steven Sterling for the ComPro Showtime Champion
  • 05-19 2012 Super Skunk Ape, Jr. def. Se7en for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Champion
  • 05-19 2018 Jerry Dean/Jerry Storm became the BPW Lion Heart Champion
  • 05-19 2018 Aaron Anders def. Michael Wolf for the ComPro Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Brody Wortman def. Skidz for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Skidz def. Brody Wortman for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Jason Simon def. Skidz for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Drake Gallows def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Punk Synister def. Drake Gallows for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Jason Simon def. Punk Synister for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Brandon Groom def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Punk Synister def. Brandon Groom for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Jason Simon def. Punk Synister for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Nibira def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Mikey O'Shea def. Nibira for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-20 1980 Junkyard Dog def. Terry Gordy for the MSW Louisiana Champion
  • 05-20 2006 Impact Inc. (John Zorthos & Bernie Donderwitz) def. The Old School Assassins (Brad Michaels & Seth Allen) for the IZW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-20 2006 John O'Malley became the IZW Cruiserweight Champion
  • 05-20 2017 Robyn Reid def. Erica for the IZW Womens Champion
  • 05-20 2017 Beach Bod Gods (Angel Camacho & Ray the Bae) def. Nemesis (Rage Logan & Damien Morte) for the IZW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-20 2017 Kevin Morgan def. Johnny Z for the IZW Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-20 2017 Riker def. Mr. Nasty for the UWE Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-20 2022 Wesley Crane def. Anarchy [2nd] for the UWE Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-20 2023 Royal Pimpin' (Alex Royal & Mr. Nasty) def. Southern Aristocracy (Eddie LeVaughn & Anthony Wild) for the UWE Tag Team Champions
  • 05-20 2023 Cappuccino Jones def. Dan Webber for the UWE Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-21 1971 Dusty Rhodes def. Bill Watts for the TSW North American Champion
  • 05-21 1984 Kevin Von Erich def. Killer Khan for the WCCW Television Champion
  • 05-21 2004 Cade Sydal def. X-Cal for the SRPW Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-21 2004 Michael Faith def. Butch Dalton for the TPW Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-21 2004 New Canada (AWOL & Jon Davis) def. Sexy Bologna (Anthony Jackson & Sudden Impact) for the TPW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-21 2016 Skylar Slice def. Athena for the IZW Queens Champion
  • 05-21 2017 Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich) def. The Arrow Club (Kyle Hawk & Ky-Ote) for the IWR Tag Team Champions
  • 05-21 2017 Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich) def. The Arrow Club (Kyle Hawk & Ky-Ote) for the TCW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-22 1955 Mike Clancy def. Ricki Starr for the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-22 1985 The Nightmare [1st]/The Masked Champion/The Champion def. Terry Taylor for the MSW North American Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-22 2009 Texas Outlaws, Inc. (Tim Rockwell & Bernard Funk & Bobby Burns & J. W. Hardin) became the TAP Tag Team Champions
  • 05-22 2021 DNR (Drake Gallows & Revan) def. Rejecs LM (Elijah Sparks & Dr. Corvus) for the EPW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-22 2021 Father Padge def. Revan for the BCW Buzzsaw Champion
  • 05-22 2021 Paul Puertorico became the XDWF New GenX Champion
  • 05-23 1984 The Midnight Express (Dennis Condrey & Bobby Eaton) def. The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Champion
  • 05-23 2004 Se7en & Li'l Joe def. Bernie Donderwitz & Mr. Brown for the ACW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-23 2004 Li'l Joe def. Bernie Donderwitz for the ACW Hardcore Champion
  • 05-23 2009 Maniac Mike def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Champion
  • 05-23 2009 Sage def. Rage Logan for the SWCW Cruiserweight Champion
  • 05-23 2010 Damien Morte def. Crisstopher Crow for the SWCW Cruiserweight Champion
  • 05-23 2015 Brad Michaels def. Jermaine Johnson for the IZW Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-23 2020 Cody Burns def. Drake Gallows for the BCW Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-23 2021 Luke Savage def. Garcia for the ASP Mid-American Champion
  • 05-23 2021 Malik Mayfield became the ASP Livestream Champion
  • 05-24 1954 Rocco Perez def. Frenchy Roy for the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-24 2020 Shawn Sanders became the ASP Mid-American Champion
  • 05-25 1986 Terry Taylor def. Buzz Sawyer for the UWF Television Champion
  • 05-25 2013 Brock Landers became the SWCW All-American Champion
  • 05-25 2013 The American Pitbulls (Craig Stevens & Jason Jaxon) def. The Investment (Jason Noal & Jay Sinn) for the ACW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-25 2019 Zakk Sinizter def. Anarchy [2nd] for the UWE Apex Champion
  • 05-25 2019 Simply the Future (Alex Royal & J. D.) became the UWE Tag Team Champions
  • 05-25 2019 Proclamation (Ethan Cole & Reed) def. Simply the Future (Alex Royal & J. D.) for the UWE Tag Team Champions
05-19
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  • Gemini [2nd] May 24th
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  • Dark Journey May 25th
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  • Dean Lambert May 28th
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