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Drew McIntyre took down Goldberg at WWE Royal Rumble 2021 sending the veteran on hiatus. The former Universal Champion has since teased a dream match against Roman Reigns, but it looks like the WWE creative team has other plans for him.
A recent report by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select suggests that WWE plans to bring back Bill Goldberg for a match against Bobby Lashley. The match could end up taking place at SummerSlam.
Goldberg has a contract for two matches per year, and this could end up being his second match for 2021. Even though the conditions of the contract suggest that Lashley will win the contest as Goldberg will fulfill his quota of matches, plans can always change.
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WWE is looking to bring back some big names to hype up the return of fans to the arenas, and Goldberg is one name who can certainly pull the crowd. He is someone who can have a good short rivalry with Lashley and keep him busy for some time.
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Keeping that in mind, take a look at the 3 reasons why Goldberg should return to face the WWE Champion Bobby Lashley, and two reasons why he should not.
#5 Should happen - A big name like Goldberg can help WWE RAW pull in more viewers
WWE will be welcoming fans back to the arena after a long time this week. In fact, this will be the first time that a crowd will fill the arena after almost a year and a half.
To make things special, WWE will be looking to bring back some big names to build more excitement. WWE NXT saw the return of Samoa Joe, and he seems to have been thrown into a rivalry with Karrion Kross to make things more exciting on the brand.
Meanwhile, WWE SmackDown has brought back Edge to revive his storyline with Roman Reigns. Reports suggest that John Cena will also be returning and getting into a rivalry with Reigns for the Universal Championship heading into SummerSlam.
Similarly, WWE RAW will also need a few top superstars to return to make things grander. Becky Lynch is on the brink of returning to the ring, but she could end up on SmackDown instead of RAW.
Therefore, Goldberg’s return could help RAW build a massive storyline heading into SummerSlam. Fans have been waiting for Brock Lesnar to return to challenge Bobby Lashley to a match. But if Lesnar does not return before SummerSlam, then Goldberg could take his spot and challenge The All Mighty for the WWE Championship.
Goldberg still has a huge following, and his return will certainly excite a large portion of the WWE Universe. Lashley and Goldberg have very similar moves, and a rivalry between the two could help build a top storyline on RAW.
#4 Should not happen - Goldberg already lost his WWE Championship match earlier this year
Goldberg already had a major rivalry earlier this year against a top WWE RAW Superstar. Goldberg returned to challenge Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship, and the two met in a match at the 2021 Royal Rumble.
While the veteran tried his best, he could not put away The Scottish Warrior at Royal Rumble. The match allowed McIntyre to get a good push and cement himself as the face of RAW.
Goldberg has already returned to take on top champions for the title several times over the past few years. He was defeated by Braun Strowman at WrestleMania 36 for the Universal Championship before that.
Bringing Goldberg back for another title match for no reason or backstory could damage RAW’s already criticized booking capabilities. Since the veteran already lost his WWE Championship match earlier this year, he does not deserve another shot at the title without proving himself.
Instead, WWE could look to build some existing superstars on the roster to bring them to Lashley’s level. This will provide the company a chance to build some better challengers and storylines.
#3 Should happen - Bobby Lashley needs to take down a legend to make his WWE Championship reign more memorable
Bobby Lashley has held the WWE Championship for well over four months now. MVP has proven to be a great mouthpiece for The All Mighty over the past few months. The two men will likely stay on top of WWE for months to come.
Lashley won the title from The Miz on the March 1st episode of WWE RAW. Since then, he has successfully defended the title against some big names such as Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman.
Surprisingly, The All Mighty has also picked up several losses in recent weeks. This has affected his credibility and he needs to recover it soon. Lashley has also not had too many title matches since his WWE Championship victory.
With that in mind, Goldberg is one veteran who could end up giving Lashley a good rub. He could possibly get him going in his quest to become a memorable WWE Champion. RAW currently does not have too many big names who can help Lashley make his reign better.
Randy Orton is currently busy in a storyline, while ‘The Fiend’ Bray Wyatt is missing from the mix. Goldberg could serve as a good opponent for Lashley to get over on RAW before he competes against an even bigger opponent.
#2 Should not happen - Another loss for either WWE Superstar could damage their image
Bobby Lashley hasn’t been having the best time on WWE RAW in recent weeks. Even though he is the reigning WWE Champion, Lashley has been pinned by Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods in non-title matches.
Lashley will face Kingston at Money in the Bank and will likely retain his WWE Championship at the pay-per-view. However, he needs to ensure that he stays dominant on RAW in the months to come if he wishes to make his title reign more memorable.
Meanwhile, Goldberg has lost two big championship matches over the past year. He lost the Universal Championship to Braun Strowman last year at WrestleMania. Earlier this year, he was defeated by Drew McIntyre in a WWE Championship match.
Both superstars will be looking to pick up a win if they go head-to-head at SummerSlam. With that in mind, it’s safe to say that a loss for either superstar will certainly be very damaging for their image.
A loss for Goldberg will take away his credibility and probably take him out of championship matches for good. Lashley cannot afford to pick up a loss as it will completely tarnish his image as The All Mighty in WWE.
#1 Should happen - It could be the perfect way to bring Brock Lesnar back to WWE
The WWE Universe is anxiously waiting for Brock Lesnar to return and come face-to-face with Bobby Lashley. The dream match has been pending for several years now, and fans believe that they’re closer than ever to witness the clash between the two titans.
Many fans believe that Lesnar will show up at WWE Money in the Bank and confront Lashley after his match against Kofi Kingston. However, with rumors circulating that Goldberg will challenge Lashley at SummerSlam, plans can be altered.
Lesnar and Goldberg have had some intense moments in the past along with a few explosive matches. If Lashley goes on to defeat Goldberg at SummerSlam, then WWE could bring Lesnar back as the next big hurdle for The All Mighty.
The storyline could work in favor of Lashley who is looking to become a prominent WWE Champion. A win against Goldberg could allow him to progress to the next stage and face Lesnar in a big match.
Will WWE look to put down Goldberg to lay the platform for a return of The Beast Incarnate? That could certainly help the company build an even bigger storyline for the WWE Champion.
