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Paul Heyman Inducts Goldberg Into The WWE Hall Of Fame (Photos, Video)

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Paul Heyman Inducts Goldberg Into The WWE Hall Of Fame (Photos, Video)
WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg

Paul Heyman inducted Goldberg into the WWE Hall of Fame tonight on the WWE Network. Heyman introduced himself as the advocate for Brock Lesnar. Heyman noted that it may have crossed people’s mind that the former owner of ECW is inducting a WCW star into the WWE Hall of Fame. Heyman stated that he aspires to be half the father that Goldberg is to his son.

Paul added that on a professional level it is difficult to find opponents for Brock Lesnar. Heyman stated that they needed to find someone to kick Brock Lesnar’s ass after he ended The Undertaker’s streak and took Cena to Suplex City. They needed to find someone that could beat Brock Lesnar and people would buy into it and that sure as hell ain’t Roman Reigns. Heyman noted that everyone chanted Goldberg’s name when he took the fight to Brock Lesnar. Heyman then introduced Goldberg as the main event of the class of 2018.

Goldberg exited his room and walked backstage as people cheered him on. Goldberg came onto the stage and shared a hug with Paul Heyman. Goldberg waved to the crowd as they chanted his name. Goldberg started off his speech by asking “how the hell did this happen?”.

Goldberg joked that just like this matches, his speech will be short. He said that his journey began in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is the son of Ethel and Dr. Jed Goldberg. Goldberg stated that his parents instilled values in him to be successful and to give everything he has at every time and to treat everyone like you wanted to be treated. Goldberg thanked his sister and said that she basically raised him as his parents duked it out in a bitter divorce.

He thanked his brothers and called him great guys to look up to. Goldberg said that all he ever wanted to do was to be in the NFL and to be a role model for children. He added that he a successful college career at the University of Georgia and played for the Atlanta Falcons, which drew some boos from the New Orleans crowd.

Goldberg said that an injury and an utter lack of talent ended his football career, so he had move on. Goldberg added that he was lost and had no money. Goldberg pointed to DDP in the crowd and said that he always suggested that he should come and learn how to wrestle. Goldberg brought up watching wrestling with his grandmother every Saturday night and that his favorite was Bruiser Brody.

Goldberg stated that with the help of a lot of people, they came up with the character Goldberg. He added that his set up move was so devastating that it was easy to copy, and then asked where Roman Reigns was. Goldberg stated that he had no idea that he was going to wrestle Hulk Hogan until he saw it on TV on a Thursday night. Goldberg added that he owes Hogan one and continued with his speech.

He noted that WCW came crashing down and brought up Kevin Nash ending his streak on his birthday and said he owes him one too. He thanked Bischoff for giving him his shot and that he is greatly appreciative of that. Goldberg brought up Arn Anderson, Kevin Sullivan and Bobby Heenan. Goldberg thanked everyone behind the scenes and said that he owes thanks to so many people. He stated that he doesn’t believe that there has ever been a character that depended on so many moving parts, like the announcers and referee Charles Robinson.

Goldberg mentioned Lex Luger, the Steiner Brothers, the Guerrero family, Ron Simmons, Curt Hennig and Rick Rude and said that they were a huge influence on his career. Goldberg joked that Big Show hated to be upside down in the Jackhammer. Goldberg then thanked Jim Ross and stated that they go way back. He said that the first phone call he made about getting into this business was to Jim Ross.

He stated that he knew that there was a price to pay in WWE and noted screaming at Triple H in front of Stephanie McMahon at a toy convention in NYC. Goldberg admitted that he kind of copied Stone Cold with his look and thanked him. He admitted that he sucked in 2003-2004 and quickly moved on. Goldberg stated that he still resents it to this day, but thanked Steve Austin for helping him out and said that he loved him.

Goldberg said that he walked around with a chip on his shoulder after his first run in WWE. He claimed that it was a difficult time and that he was not proud of how he performed and acted in his first run. Goldberg said then he had a family and wondered what his son would think about wrestling. He added that it all started with WWE 2K17 and that it seemed as if time had healed some of the wounds.

Goldberg started training 6 days a week and worked his ass off because he wanted it again. It wasn’t just a job, he loves you people and loves being that guy for you. 50-years-old, 12 years away from the business and it was time to come back. Goldberg thanked his wife and then said pointed at his son Gage and said that he did this for him. He said that their support pushed him to a level he didn’t know that he could to get to and added that he just wanted them to experience the wrestling world.

He thanked his wife, Wanda, and noted that her only goal in his return was to see him erase his wrestling demons and be at peace. Goldberg said that he was so proud to be Gage’s father and the he was his world. Goldberg thanked his in-laws and joked that that they had no clue what they were in for when they entered this world. He then thanked all of his friends for helping him along the way.

Goldberg then thanked the fans and said that they made him love wrestling. He said that he will do anything for the fans and a “one more chant” broke out. Goldberg then told a story about Stephanie McMahon telling him that he cannot headbutt the doors before he goes down to the ring. Goldberg joked about cutting his head open when he returned and forgetting what he was supposed to say during a promo. Goldberg told Stephanie that he had to get into character and he would pay for the doors. Stephanie once again said no. When the time came for his entrance, he punched the door instead and broke his hand and admitted that nobody knew up that until tonight. Goldberg then was in the ring with Austin later that night and said that he drank 13 beers because his hand hurt so damn much.

Goldberg then said that there was a guy sitting right in front of him that influenced his decision to become a wrestler. He said that he looked as Sting as a man and not as wrestler. Goldberg said that he admired Sting because he had integrity. Goldberg added that Sting and DDP made him and he will forever be grateful for that.

He said that he originally looked at wrestling as just a business, but has truly acquired a love for the fans and the dreams that wrestling has made come true for people. He added that this was a much better payoff than the NFL Hall of Fame ever would have. Goldberg said that he realizes more so than ever before that there is where he belongs. He then boasted about being 2-1 over Brock Lesnar and having the strength to Jackhammer anyone in the room and has the knowledge & wisdom to know that a Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket could never be as badass as a Georgia Bulldog. Goldberg said that he had one final question and shouted “who’s next?” to end the speech.

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