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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

  • 2008 Jerry Bostic def. Joshua Smith for the 3DW Violent Division Title
  • 2008 Shane Rawls def. Ky-Ote for the 3DW Heavyweight Title
  • 2014 Buster Cherry def. Bud Barnes for the SWCW All-American Title
  • 2014 Chaz Sharpe def. Kevin James Sanchez for the SWCW Heavyweight Title
  • 2014 Sam Stackhouse def. Warhammer for the SRPW Heavyweight Title
  • 2024 Miranda Gordy def. Sgt. Slice for the CPW Women’s Title
  • 2025 Deacon Hendrix became the RWE Heavyweight Champion
  • 2025 Family Affiliated (Athan Sorrow & Rika Wildlee) became the RWE Tag Team Champions
  • 2025 Gluttony became the RWE United States Champion
  • 2025 Bishop Simon became the RWE Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 2025 For God And Country (Pastor Brent & Corporal Punishment) def. The Main Characters (Sean Ryan & Daniel Aaron Michalles) for the WAH Tag Team Titles

Week of Sun 04-26 to Sat: 05-02

  • 04-26 2008 Jerry Bostic def. Joshua Smith for the 3DW Violent Division Title
  • 04-26 2008 Shane Rawls def. Ky-Ote for the 3DW Heavyweight Title
  • 04-26 2014 Buster Cherry def. Bud Barnes for the SWCW All-American Title
  • 04-26 2014 Chaz Sharpe def. Kevin James Sanchez for the SWCW Heavyweight Title
  • 04-26 2014 Sam Stackhouse def. Warhammer for the SRPW Heavyweight Title
  • 04-26 2024 Miranda Gordy def. Sgt. Slice for the CPW Women’s Title
  • 04-26 2025 Deacon Hendrix became the RWE Heavyweight Champion
  • 04-26 2025 Family Affiliated (Athan Sorrow & Rika Wildlee) became the RWE Tag Team Champions
  • 04-26 2025 Gluttony became the RWE United States Champion
  • 04-26 2025 Bishop Simon became the RWE Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 04-26 2025 For God And Country (Pastor Brent & Corporal Punishment) def. The Main Characters (Sean Ryan & Daniel Aaron Michalles) for the WAH Tag Team Titles
  • 04-27 1978 The Assassin became the TSW Louisiana Champion
  • 04-27 1981 Junkyard Dog & Dick Murdoch def. The Grappler & The Super Destroyer for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Titles
  • 04-27 2003 The Sharpe Brothers (Chaz Sharpe & Rich Sharpe) def. John O'Malley & All-American Aaron for the ACW Tag Team Titles
  • 04-27 2003 Se7en def. Aaron Neil for the ACW Hardcore Title
  • 04-27 2008 Tyrone def. Jerry Bostic for the 3DW Violent Division Title
  • 04-27 2019 Brandon Groom def. Brian Dixon for the BPW Lion Heart Title
  • 04-27 2019 Doc Black became the BCW Heritage Rivalry Champion
  • 04-28 1954 Red Berry def. Whitey Whittler for the TSW Tri-State Title
  • 04-28 1976 Ted DiBiase & Dick Murdoch def. Buck Robley & Bob Slaughter for the TSW United States Tag Team Titles
  • 04-28 1980 Kevin Von Erich def. Toru Tanaka for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
  • 04-28 1989 The Simpson Brothers (Steve Simpson & Shaun Simpson) def. Beauty & The Beast (Terrance M. Garvin & The Beast [2nd]) for the WCCW Texas Tag Team Titles
  • 04-28 2000 Heather Savage def. Jenna Love for the OPW Oklahoma Womens Title
  • 04-28 2002 Summer Rain became the OCW Oklahoma Womens Champion
  • 04-28 2007 Eric Rose def. Jersey Devil for the UWF06 Light Heavyweight Title
  • 04-28 2007 Joe Herell became the UWF06 Violent Division Champion
  • 04-28 2017 Brandon Groom def. Sam Stackhouse for the BPPW Oklahoma Title
  • 04-28 2018 Dusty Gold def. Wesley Crane for the UWE United States Title
  • 04-29 2006 AWOL def. Michael York for the TPW Heavyweight Title
  • 04-29 2006 Natural Born Sinners (Appolyon & El Lotus) def. Pretty Young Things (Cade Sydal & Mitch Carter) for the ACW Tag Team Titles
  • 04-29 2006 Rexx Reed def. Carnage for the ACW Hardcore Title
  • 04-29 2006 Carnage def. Rexx Reed for the ACW Hardcore Title
  • 04-29 2007 Aaron Neil def. Tyler Bateman for the MSWA Oklahoma Title
  • 04-29 2007 Brad Michaels def. Ryan Davidson for the MSWA Mid-South Heavyweight Title
  • 04-29 2007 Bad Boy & Outlaw became the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Champions
  • 04-29 2011 The Unknown & Johnny USA def. Michael H & Mr. Big for the NCW Tag Team Titles
  • 04-29 2011 Mr. Big became the NCW Heavyweight Champion
  • 04-29 2012 Sam Stackhouse def. Prophet for the BYEW Heavyweight Title
  • 04-29 2012 Rage Logan became the MSWA Mid-South Heavyweight Champion
  • 04-29 2012 Nemesis (Damien Morte & Damon Windsor) became the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Champions
  • 04-29 2017 Aaron Anders became the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Champion
  • 04-30 1954 Frenchy Roy became the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Champion
  • 04-30 1971 Toru Tanaka def. Johnny Valentine for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
  • 04-30 2004 Shadow of Death def. Terry Montana for the TPW Hardcore Title
  • 04-30 2011 Ryan Reed def. Rolling Thunder for the UWE United States Title
  • 04-30 2011 Ray Martinez def. Ryan Reed for the UWE United States Title
  • 04-30 2016 Ray Martinez became the SRPW Heavyweight Champion
  • 04-30 2022 Clayton Bloodstone def. Ky-Ote for the NCWO Choctaw Nation Title
  • 04-30 2023 El Gallardo/El Vaquero def. Cappuccino Jones for the BPW Lion Heart Title
  • 04-30 2023 Heavyweight Grappling (Dan Webber & Morrison) def. Subject To Death (Cade Fite & Leo Fox) for the BPW Oklahoma Tag Team Titles
  • 05-01 1981 Super Destroyer def. Jim Garvin for the MSW Louisiana Title
  • 05-01 2016 Skylar Slice def. Nikki Knight for the MSWA Ladies Title
  • 05-01 2021 Fuel def. Derek James for the UWE Heavyweight Title
  • 05-02 1969 Johnny Valentine def. Fritz Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
  • 05-02 1975 Mad Dog Vachon def. Billy Graham for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
  • 05-02 1977 Stan Hansen def. Dick Murdoch for the TSW North American Title
  • 05-02 1984 Krusher Khrushchev became the MSW Television Champion
  • 05-02 1984 The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) def. The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Dennis Condrey) for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Titles
  • 05-02 2009 Ozzy Hendrix def. Shank for the SWCW Luchadore Title
  • 05-02 2015 Gail Kim became the IWR Diamonds Champion
  • 05-02 2015 Kareem Sadat became the BCW Independent Hardcore Champion
  • 05-02 2021 Drake Gallows def. Blade [2nd] for the AIWF National Title
04-26
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  • Prince Maivia May 1st
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  • Nightmare [1st] May 2nd
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  • Malik Mayfield May 4th
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