Goldberg, a name synonymous with the pinnacle of pro wrestling, etched his place in history through an unparalleled undefeated streak during his tenure with WCW.
With a staggering record of 173 wins and zero losses, Goldberg emerged as a formidable force, capturing the imagination of wrestling fans worldwide. However, his remarkable journey faced an unexpected halt at WCW Starrcade in 1998.
In a pivotal moment, WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash, famously known as Big Daddy Cool, brought Goldberg’s undefeated streak to a halt, marking its conclusion at 173-1.
Nash seized the WCW Championship, aided by fellow NWO member Scott Hall, who deployed a taser gun to tilt the odds in Nash’s favor.
The decision to end the streak stirred mixed reactions among fans, with lingering debates echoing through the wrestling community to this day.
Going into the rationale behind ending Goldberg’s streak, Kevin Nash shed light on the matter during a recent episode of Kliq This. Nash debunked the notion that the streak’s conclusion catalyzed WCW’s downfall, attributing the decision to Goldberg’s waning popularity.
Nash recalled instances where Goldberg was met with boos, signaling a shift in fan sentiment towards the once-revered powerhouse.
“A 173-0 record is no laughing matter,”
Nash remarked, reflecting on the significance of Goldberg’s streak. Despite its end, the streak remains a testament to Goldberg’s unparalleled dominance in the wrestling realm.
🙏 ……the "streak" is in very good hands👊 #Congrats 👏 RT @WWEAsuka: I respect Goldberg so … https://t.co/MKx7eO1LbG
— Bill Goldberg (@Goldberg) May 25, 2017
Fast forward to 2017, WWE witnessed history repeat itself when Asuka, a rising star, eclipsed Goldberg’s legendary streak. Asuka’s 174-win streak in NXT surpassed Goldberg’s milestone, cementing her status as a force to be reckoned with in wrestling.
Goldberg, acknowledging Asuka’s feat, expressed his approval, affirming that the streak was in capable hands.
However, recent comments from Goldberg regarding Asuka’s record have sparked controversy among fans, hinting at a shift in his perspective. As the wrestling world continues to evolve, Goldberg’s streak remains a timeless emblem of excellence, its legacy enduring through the annals of wrestling history.
