If Goldberg is truly unhappy with his recent WWE retirement match, AEW star MJF is offering him an alternative. The former AEW World Champion has laid out a challenge to the WWE Hall of Famer for one final match in All Elite Wrestling.
Speaking on Busted Open Radio, MJF responded to the news of Goldberg’s dissatisfaction with his send-off. He made it clear that if Goldberg wants a “proper” retirement match, he should face a “generational talent” like him.
The Challenge Is Laid Down
In his signature abrasive style, MJF both praised and insulted the WCW legend while issuing the challenge. He threatened to destroy Goldberg in the ring, but also positioned the potential bout as a massive dream match.
“If Goldberg wants some, I’m right here, but I will embarrass him. I will demolish him,” MJF began. “I will snap, crack, and pop every single tendon, ligament, and bone in his stupid, old, musty body… So if he wants a proper send-off, he should be facing a generational talent. I’m right here if he’s interested.”
MJF acknowledged the business hurdles, noting both he and Goldberg would need to be paid a lot of money for the match to happen.
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A Lifelong Favorite
MJF also brought up his own personal history with Goldberg. He referenced a famous television appearance from his childhood where he named the WCW icon as one of his favorite wrestlers.
“Have you seen me on Rosie O’Donnell as a child?” MJF asked. “Do you remember the two names of my favorite pro wrestlers when I was a kid… It was [The Rock and Goldberg].”
This history adds a unique layer to the challenge, positioning it as a student-versus-hero scenario, albeit one filtered through MJF’s arrogant and insulting persona.
Goldberg’s Disappointing Send-Off
The challenge comes just over a week after Goldberg’s retirement match at WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event. He lost to World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER in his hometown of Atlanta.
In an interview with Ariel Helwani days later, Goldberg expressed his disappointment with the experience, stating it was “less than to be desired.” He was unhappy with the match being on a smaller premium live event and frustrated that he was cut off on the microphone almost immediately after the bout.
MJF sees this dissatisfaction as an opening. He assessed a potential MJF vs. Goldberg match as a “huge box office match,” calling Goldberg an “incredible, intense mega star” but also a “bumbling idiot” on the microphone.
While the challenge is drenched in MJF’s typical bravado, it presents a fascinating “what if” scenario for the unhappy legend.
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