Retirement tour kickoff; dream matches & more - 4 ways Goldberg can return to WWE

After months of taking shots at WWE, Goldberg made a shocking appearance at Bad Blood earlier this month. The WCW legend was present in the audience, along with his wife and son, enjoying the show. While many believed that Da Man was there to enjoy the premium live event with his family, tensions soon escalated after World Heavyweight Champion Gunther mocked the veteran and took personal shots at him.

This triggered Goldberg, who jumped the barricade, to confront Gunther. However, before the Hall of Famer could reach the ring, security stopped him. Sami Zayn then came out to the ring and attacked The Ring General. The WCW veteran took out a few security guards before entering the ring. The segment ended with Triple H raising the veteran's hand as the latter looked at the camera and said, "You're next."

The segment was most likely to plant seeds for a feud between Goldberg and Gunther. It seems World Wrestling Entertainment and the 57-year-old have finally agreed to a deal. In this article, let's look at four ways the former Universal Champion could return.

#4. Goldberg could cost Gunther his match against Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel 2024

Before shifting his focus to Goldberg's warning, Gunther has a massive match to deal with as he is set to face Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel 2024. The winner of the bout will be the inaugural Crown Jewel Champion.

However, according to reports, Goldberg could potentially play an important role in the match. There is a possibility he might cost The Ring General his bout to start the rivalry against him.

#3. He could be Dominik Mysterio's mystery opponent

During the latest episode of the red brand, The Judgment Day discussed Damian Priest going after Gunther's title. Dominik Mysterio suggested that he could be the one to defeat The Ring General and bring the World Heavyweight Title back to the group.

However, in WWE, superstars have to earn their shots at titles. Adam Pearce announced Dirty Dom would face a former World Champion on the next episode of RAW and if he manages to pass the test, he will be awarded the title shot.

Goldberg has won multiple titles throughout his illustrious career, and the World Heavyweight Championship is one of them. In a shocking turn, the WCW legend could walk out as the challenger for Dominik Mysterio, and after defeating Dirty Dom, he can set his sights on the big prize.

#2. He could interrupt Gunther's celebrations if he wins at Crown Jewel 2024

Gunther and Cody Rhodes are set to lock horns in an ultimate Champion vs. Champion showdown at Crown Jewel next month in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

While Gunther has no challengers for his title on RAW, Cody Rhodes is currently feuding with Kevin Owens on SmackDown and there is a high possibility that The Prizefighter might cost Rhodes his match at Crown Jewel.

If Gunther takes advantage and secures the victory, Goldberg could interrupt The Ring General's celebrations and begin his journey toward his retirement tour in the same place where he wrestled multiple memorial bouts.

#1. He could cost Gunther his World Heavyweight Championship

In an interview, Goldberg disclosed that Vince McMahon promised him a proper retirement match in return for a bout against Roman Reigns and he would put Reigns over. There is a possibility that Triple H is leaning towards fulfilling that promise, but with a dream match against Gunther.

If Dominik Mysterio somehow manages to win the match next week and earns a championship opportunity against Gunther, the Stamford-based company could book a title match between Dirty Dom and The Ring General in the coming weeks.

However, in a shocking twist, the former Universal Champion could cost Gunther his title, which would build a personal rivalry between the two, leading to a retirement match at WrestleMania 41.