The stage is set for a monumental encounter at Saturday Night’s Main Event, where Gunther will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Goldberg in what is billed as the legend’s final match. However, the highly anticipated bout, scheduled for July 12, could be derailed before it even happens, with all eyes on tonight’s episode of WWE RAW for a potential and dramatic shift in plans.
This championship confrontation is the culmination of a rivalry that has been developing for nine months. The conflict ignited at Bad Blood in October 2024, when Gunther directed insults at Goldberg and his family. After months of simmering tension, the match was made official when Goldberg returned to WWE programming on the June 16 edition of RAW to issue a direct challenge to the champion.
Despite the official scheduling, there is significant speculation that WWE may orchestrate an injury angle during tonight’s broadcast. The prevailing theory suggests that a vicious attack by Goldberg on Gunther could serve to postpone the match. Such a move would allow the marquee retirement match to take place on a grander stage at SummerSlam, which is a two-night event this year, maximizing its impact.
Gunther’s current reign as champion adds another layer of intrigue to the situation. He recently reclaimed the World Heavyweight Championship from Jey Uso on the June 9 episode of RAW, marking his second time holding the title and re-establishing his dominance. Further complicating the outcome are concerns over Goldberg’s physical condition after he was seen limping during his return, raising questions about his readiness for a physical encounter with the formidable champion.
As it stands, the championship match remains officially on the card for Saturday Night’s Main Event in Atlanta. Still, the events of tonight’s WWE RAW will be pivotal in determining whether Goldberg’s 28-year career concludes this weekend as planned or if the final chapter will be delayed.