5 Signs Vince McMahon is planning Goldberg vs The Fiend at Super ShowDown

WWE has announced that Goldberg will return to SmackDown tonight to announce "Who’s next?!" on his list. The former WWE Universal Champion had his last match at Super ShowDown last year where he faced The Undertaker. The match itself wasn't that good, as it didn't deliver and the fans were disappointed. Then Goldberg had his redemption match against Dolph Ziggler at SummerSlam, where he squashed the former WWE Champion in a matter of minutes.

WWE is going to Saudi Arabia once again on February 27, and they have announced that Goldberg will be making an appearance on Friday Night Smackdown to announce his next opponent. Many fans are speculating that he could challenge Roman Reigns to a one-on-one match, as it has already been teased, but we think that WWE could be planning for a match between him and The Fiend. Here are 5 signs that Goldberg will face the current Universal Champion at Super ShowDown.

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#1 Brock Lesnar vs Ricochet for the WWE Championship doesn't seem like a worthy main event

WWE won't get many opportunities like this

Nobody knows how long Goldberg’s career is going to last. He could retire at any point. Now, the former Universal Champion has achieved many things that a lot of people never do. But, he's already, well... to put it bluntly... old, and his match at Super ShowDown didn't feel like a main event.

If we look at this year's Super ShowDown match card, it's likely that Brock Lesnar vs Ricochet are going to main event. However, the match itself doesn't seem that good. We all know what's going to happen. But, the most important thing to consider is that this match doesn't seem like a good fit to headline a Saudi Arabia show. WWE likes to (and are paid to) put on marequee matches for Arabia shows but Lesnar vs Ricochet is seemingly not that match.

Goldberg vs The Fiend, however, is a match that could main event Super ShowDown without a doubt. Bray Wyatt is young, and he can easily provide a great match with this legend. Plus, it'll allow the Universal Championship to main event a big show since its arrival on SmackDown.

#2 A great opportunity for the company to sell the event

What other options WWE has got?

Right now there aren't many matches booked for Super ShowDown. Yes, we have Brock Lesnar vs Ricochet for the WWE Championship, but this match is in no way as big as Goldberg vs The Fiend. Even The Undertaker hasn't returned for Saudi Arabia show as of now. Plus, WWE can’t promote the upcoming Saudi Arabian show due to obvious reasons. This is why it’s essential that they book a high-profile match that attracts millions of eyeballs from all around the world.

Goldberg vs Bray Wyatt is a match everyone will be excited to see. This could also be a great opportunity for WWE to sell the event. Because both Superstars are extremely popular among the WWE Universe, nobody would regret watching their match.

Saudi Arabia shows are all about adding big names to the card. It is why we think this will be a better match than Roman Reigns vs Goldberg.

#3 It adds to The Fiend's ability of conquering legends

The Fiend!

The current Universal Champion has conquered many legends since returning to WWE television. He has already taken down many great Superstars via his Mandible Claw including Kane, Kurt Angle, and even Mick Foley. And, it makes sense why he should lay his hands on Goldberg, too.

This will provide him great momentum, which is required before Wyatt defends his Universal Championship at WrestleMania 36. If The Fiend attacks Goldberg, WWE can easily turn this fact into a match at Super ShowDown.

Imagine this scenario: Goldberg makes his way to the ring and, when he is about to say something, The Fiend attacks him with a Mandible Claw followed by a Sister Abigail. The show goes off the air and, a few hours later, WWE announces that Goldberg is going to take on The Fiend at Super ShowDown. Saudi Arabia matches don’t require a lot of build-up work and this match seems to be the perfect fit for the card.

#4 Roman Reigns vs Goldberg is saved for a later date

Goldberg vs Roman Reigns is long overdue

Yes, Goldberg vs The Fiend will be a great match. Wyatt needs a huge victory ahead of WrestleMania, we agree. But, this doesn’t mean Goldberg vs Roman Reigns shouldn’t happen. Maybe, this match will take place but not at Super ShowDown but later in the year. If it’s being teased, then it’s likely going to occur.

But right now, Goldberg facing Bray Wyatt for the Universal Championship seems like the best possible match for Super ShowDown. Probably this is why Reigns may not face him in Saudi Arabia but he could, on a different event.

Who knows? The Big Dog might be the person who retires Goldberg in WWE. It’s possible. He’s the top guy after all. Perhaps this is why Goldberg could face The Fiend at Super ShowDown. Also, it’ll be a little silly if WWE books him against Reigns now, because there isn’t a lot of time left in the build-up and when this match happens, it’ll likely go on for a few minutes at least.

#5 Probably the only match that makes sense?

Doesn't it?

Recently, on Wrestling Observer Radio, Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer discussed Goldberg’s possible opponent at Super ShowDown.

Meltzer: So him being on SmackDown is a big surprise. That’s why Bray Wyatt sort of makes sense as there is no other opponent. I mean, they could do a Daniel Bryan match again, but he’s beaten Daniel Bryan twice clean. And they have to do something.

Meltzer also discussed the possibility of King Corbin vs Goldberg. But, this match will not attract a lot of viewers from all around the world. If Reigns faces Goldberg and beats him at Super ShowDown (it’s unlikely he will lose before ‘Mania) and then wins at Elimination Chamber to challenge The Fiend, the fans will boo him. That’s because he’ll be getting so many opportunities in a short time.

But in the case of Wyatt, everyone likes him. Plus, he’ll play the villain in his feud with Roman Reigns, so the more heat he gets from the WWE Universe, the more it’ll benefit his character. And we have to admit, there aren’t a lot of options for Goldberg at SmackDown as of now. So The Fiend vs Goldberg makes a lot of sense.