Goldberg Allegedly Dealt with Backstage Heat in WWE Amid Special Treatment Talks

Goldberg is certainly a legend in the pro wrestling business, especially after making a name for himself during WCW. Goldberg previously admitted that he regretted not appreciating pro wrestling in the past. Now it appears he allegedly had backstage heat in WWE due to special treatment.

Goldberg debuted in WWE back in 2003, instantly demolishing The Rock and making an impact. It wouldn’t be long before he ended up winning the World Heavyweight Championship as well. Goldberg also had lots of privileges that other WWE Superstars simply did not, especially a lucrative contract.

While speaking on Cafe de Rene, Maven recalled Goldberg having locker room heat during his first WWE run. Maven claimed that Goldberg got heat due to him getting special treatment in WWE.

“Remember when Goldberg got to WWE. It was 2003, his first run, everybody was hating on him because he was, I think he was making like three million dollars and wasn’t wrestling house shows because, when he was, I was tagging with him, all I did was go out, like Evolution would go out to the ring, and then my music would hit, and I would come out. Now mind you, this was after wrestling earlier in the night, and then I would get halfway down and then Goldberg’s music would hit, and like a dumbass I would turn around. They would horde me from behind and then literally 20 minutes of nothing but heat.”

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Interestingly enough, Ryback recently called out Goldberg for retirement match. We will have to wait and see whether Goldberg will accept his challenge, as Tony Khan is also interesting in Goldberg.

What’s your view on what Maven said? Did you enjoy Goldberg’s first WWE run? Share your thoughts in the comments!