5 reasons why Goldberg is not really a bad Universal Champion
It is no secret that Goldberg is not the best in-ring performer in the world. Yet, he still holds the top prize on the flagship brand of the world's biggest wrestling promotion.
Having spent a sum total of under 2 minutes in the ring in his two one-on-one matches since his comeback and a slightly longer duration in the Royal Rumble, Goldberg has often faced the wrath of the vocal internet wrestling community, who want the belt placed on the shoulders of a more deserving full-time WWE performer.
I believe that despite Goldberg's many flaws, he truly is the right candidate to hold the top prize in sports entertainment today. Here are 5 reasons why it is so.
#5 It makes the WrestleMania match feel more special
The first time it happened, both men were on their way out of WWE and the fans turned on them, booing them out of the arena. The second time, it lasted a total of 1 minute, 26 seconds and caused mixed reactions among fans.
Why would we want to see the third edition of this underwhelming encounter? Of course, because there’s a belt on the line this time around.
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Considering that this match is certainly not going to go on for long, we believe that the WWE put the belt on Goldberg to make fans invested in the encounter at hand. The title match at WrestleMania is a big deal and without it, the contest is just another Goldberg vs. Lesnar match.
The Universal Champion decides the course for the angles, plots and storylines over the next year and hence, the championship makes people care about the eventual outcome.