Goldberg has announced plans for a retirement match in 2025, potentially during the summer, as fans speculate whether WWE legend Brock Lesnar might be his final opponent. The Hall of Famer has been absent from in-ring competition since his last match at the 2022 Elimination Chamber.
The WCW icon recently shared content on Instagram reminiscing about his January 23, 2017 interaction with Lesnar on RAW, prompting further discussion about a potential final showdown between the two dominant competitors.
Current circumstances may prevent Lesnar from participating in this retirement scenario. The Beast Incarnate has not appeared on WWE television since the 2023 SummerSlam, and his name has been connected to legal matters involving former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon.
Recent reports indicate Lesnar’s return prospects are minimal following his inclusion in the amended lawsuit against McMahon earlier this year. This development significantly reduces the likelihood of him sharing the ring with Goldberg for the latter’s farewell match.
While Goldberg’s last match occurred in 2022, his most recent WWE appearance took place at Bad Blood in 2024. The Hall of Famer was seated in the audience with his family and nearly confronted Gunther after The Ring General directed personal comments toward him during the show.
