Dolph Ziggler vs Goldberg: 4 likely outcomes from the surprise matchup

Anyone who watched this week's episode of Raw will agree to the fact that the biggest highlight of the show was Goldberg's return. The legendary Superstar made a return to sign the contract and make his match with Dolph Ziggler at SummerSlam official.

The Showoff had been taking shots at Goldberg for quite some time now and something suggested that all of this was being done on purpose. Now, WWE enthusiasts can delightfully confirm that the motive behind all this to set up a match between the two at the upcoming edition of SummerSlam.

Goldberg's last outing with the company was in Saudi Arabia where he main evented Super ShowDown alongside The Undertaker. The two fought in a 'Once in Lifetime' matchup which saw The Phenom prevail. Goldberg did put on a valiant effort and very nearly pinned The Undertaker but the Deadman somehow managed to grasp the win.

Fast forward to this past Monday's episode of Raw, Goldberg returned to let the world know as to 'Who's Next' and it is Dolph Ziggler. Here we list down 4 likely outcomes from Dolph Ziggler's clash against Goldberg at SummerSlam 2019.

#1 Yet another squash match

Goldberg

Back in the 90s, Goldberg was a phenomenon who could take on an entire army of wrestlers. His legendary matches earned him the name 'The Myth' and it is no secret that many great men faced the brutal wrath of Goldberg.

But when Goldberg returned to the company in 2016, it was quite evident that the former World Champion was nowhere near the level of his former self which can be understood when we keep the age factor in mind. His clash against Brock Lesnar turned out to be a short affair as he won the match in mere 1 minute 24 seconds to shock every WWE enthusiasts to their very core.

Goldberg squashed Kevin Owens at Fastlane, 2017, in less than a minute to become the Universal Champion and we might well see a similar outcome when he meets Dolph Ziggler at SummerSlam. His limitations at fighting long gruelling battles are pretty evident and might make the company consider the idea of yet another squash match.

#2 Goldberg loses and hangs up his boots

Will we see the last of Goldberg at SummerSlam?

Goldberg has had quite an incredible career. He won numerous accolades, beaten some of the finest WWE Superstars of all-time and given us all one too many iconic moments to cherish forever.

But ardent fans of the company will agree to the fact that Goldberg isn't the same man who once shoulder pressed Scott Steiner - a man who weighed nearly 280lbs. Goldberg's return in 2016 saw him face Brock Lesnar in a mega clash, which he won quite astonishingly in just 1 minute and 24 seconds. His return has seen him compete a handful of times but as they say, all good things must come to an end. It won't be absurd to expect Goldberg to retire in the near future. His clash against The Undertaker did point to the fact that he's an aged superstar who's now way past his prime.

A loss against Dolph Ziggler might be the last time we see Goldberg compete inside the squared circle.

#3 Dolph Ziggler wins clean, gets his hands on Shawn Michaels to be reckoned as the new "Legend-Killer" in town

Dolph Ziggler with The Miz and Shawn Michaels

Dolph Ziggler and Shawn Michaels have been seen together for some weeks now and avid fans of the company have predicted that a match might occur between the two sometime in near future.

Dolph Ziggler discovered his opponent for Summerslam on this past week's episode of Raw and to his displeasure, it is the man who he has been talking trash about - Goldberg. The Showoff has a real challenge on his plate as even an aged Goldberg is a vicious monster who can hurt Dolph Ziggler real bad!

The idea behind this matchup might be to give Dolph Ziggler his long-desired push which sees him defeat a legend in Goldberg and then set up an encounter with Shawn Michaels to establish him as the new 'Legend-Killer' in town.

Both Dolph Ziggler and Shawn Michaels are elite in-ring performers and it will be utterly gratifying to witness these two battle each other.

#4 Shawn Michaels turns on Goldberg to cost him the match and set up a gigantic encounter at WrestleMania 36

Shawn Michaels

Well, this might seem preposterous to a few but anything is possible in the WWE. Shawn Michaels has been closely involved in the storyline concerning Dolph Ziggler and Goldberg which does suggest that HBK might have a say in the match between two at SummerSlam.

Shawn Michaels never fails to steal the spotlight and is there a better way to shock the entire WWE Universe than by turning on Goldberg to set up a dream clash at WrestleMania 36?

Shawn Michaels & Goldberg are two stalwarts of the company and a matchup between the two will surely light up the stage at WrestleMania 36. Mr WrestleMania up against 'The Myth' at the grandest stage of them all is an utterly fascinating prospect.