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#3 Drew McIntyre earned Goldberg's respect at WWE Royal Rumble 2021

"You passed the test. You deserve it."#Respect #RoyalRumble @DMcIntyreWWE @Goldberg pic.twitter.com/ltIh0Ig85P

— WWE (@WWE) February 1, 2021

Drew McIntyre and Goldberg faced each other for the WWE Championship in a bout that lasted less than three minutes.

Over the years, Goldberg had earned the reputation of being the star who pushed down up-and-coming wrestlers on the Road to WrestleMania. Even if WWE's higher-ups had made those controversial decisions, the aforementioned pattern came to an end at this year's Royal Rumble event.

As expected, both stars engaged in a back-and-forth exchange of quick finishing moves. The Scottish Warrior proved to be indestructible against Goldberg's dangerous offense.

The WWE Champion retained his title, which was the right decision to make in most fans' eyes. After the match was over, Goldberg and Drew McIntyre shared a handshake and a hug. The Scottish Warrior had earned the WCW icon's respect, and this had to be one of the most iconic moments of McIntyre's WWE career.

Thank you, @Goldberg #RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/R7ObvsxOk2

— Drew McIntyre (@DMcIntyreWWE) February 1, 2021

Sure, the match wasn't anything extraordinary, but it ended in the right way on the Road to WrestleMania 37. Drew McIntyre seems to be unstoppable, and whoever steps up to him at the Grandest Stage of Them All will have a tough task ahead.