The results of WWE's Super ShowDown event in Saudi Arabia has infuriated professional wrestling fans across the globe, including longtime WWE supporter Macaulay Culkin. Following Thursday's main event, during which 53-year old Goldberg defeated WWE Universal Champion "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt in a matter of minutes, Culkin took to twitter to express his frustration - just the way many other WWE fans did.
In fact, The Culkster was so annoyed with Goldberg's victory that he has cancelled his trip to Tampa Bay for Wrestlemania 36. Absolutely devastating.
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Goldberg caught wind of Culkin's reaction to his match against Wyatt and responded with the following tweet, "@IncredibleCulk duly noted dork [thumbs up emoji] [pouting face emoji]."
Although some wrestling fans suspected that Culkin was just joking around about skipping Wrestlemania, he insists that he will not be among those travelling to Tampa for "The Show of Shows" on April 5th. Check out Culkin's reaction to the main event, as well as the champ's response, in the tweets embedded below.
As it stands, rumors suggest that Goldberg will put the WWE Universal title on the line against Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania, while The Fiend is expected to do battle with John Cena.
We'll likely learn more on Friday's edition of SmackDown as both Goldberg and Cena are scheduled to appear at the TD Garden in Boston.
Goldberg Shockingly Wins WWE Universal Title: Fans React
WWE legend Goldberg defeats "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt to win the Universal Championship and wrestling fans ARE NOT happy.
53-year old professional wrestling legend Goldberg defeated fan favorite "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt at the Super ShowDown event in Saudi Arabia on Thursday to become the new WWE Universal Champion. Goldberg squashed The Fiend in a matter of minutes, hitting spear after spear after spear before delivering a lackluster "Jackhammer" that stunningly put the champ down for the count.
Just to reiterate, with Wrestlemania 36 just over five weeks away, Bill Goldberg is your WWE Universal Champ.
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Wrestling fans were shocked and downright furious at the way The Fiend's matchup wit Goldberg played out, as many expected the haunting figure to defend his title at Wrestlemania. That said, the rumors that began swirling prior to their main event clash hinted at the shocking finish.
According to Wrestling Observer Radio's Dave Meltzer, WWE is currently planning for Goldberg to go one-on-one with Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania 36 next month, while The Fiend is expected to go up against John Cena. A Fiend-Cena match, which could be set up tomorrow night when Cena returns to SmackDown, will sell itself without the need of the title. Meanwhile, the company is surely chomping at the bit to have Reigns capture the title he never lost by standing tall over Goldberg on April 5th.
Of course, the rumored Wrestlemania card can change from now until then - but it certainly looks like Goldberg will enter Raymond James Stadium with the WWE Universal Championship around his waist. Check out some of the instant reactions to Goldberg's shocking victory below.
WWE Super ShowDown: Undertaker Confirms Wrestlemania Opponent
The Undertaker returns at WWE's Super ShowDown event in Saudi Arabia to set up his Wrestlemania feud with AJ Styles.
WWE legend The Undertaker made his (not so surprising) return on Thursday, as he officially set up his Wrestlemania feud with AJ Styles during the Super Shown event in Saudi Arabia. The Deadman's appearance came at the tail end of the first-ever Tuwaiq Mountain Trophy Gauntlet Match, after Styles' enforcers Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows put a beat down on his planned opponent, Rey Mysterio.
Just as Styles was prepared to claim his trophy forfeit, that familiar gong sound filled the Mohammed Abdou Arena at The Boulevard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Once inside the ring, Taker delivered his patented chokeslam (albeit a sloppy one) and pinned The Phenomenal One to become the first winner of the Tuwaiq Mountain Trophy - truly cementing himself as a Hall of Famer! In doing so, The Undertaker essentially confirmed rumors that he will square off against Styles at Wrestlemania 36 in Tampa on April 5th.
Check out the highlights below.
Prior to today's squash, the Undertaker's most recent match came at the Extreme Rules PPV in July of 2019, where he partnered up with one of his former Wrestlemania opponents, Roman Reigns, to defeat Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre in a tag team match. He also made a brief appearance on the September 10th edition of SmackDown and wound up choke slamming Sami Zayn to hell for interrupting his in-ring promo.
In addition to his imminent match with Styles at Wrestlemania, reports suggest that the 54-year old legend will also be featured as part of the Survivor Series PPV, an event which will mark the 30th anniversary of his debut with the company.
The Undertaker Rumored To Appear At WWE Super ShowDown Event
The Undertaker is reportedly en route to Saudi Arabia for Thursday's Super ShowDown event, possibly to begin his feud with AJ Styles.
A handful of WWE superstars are headed to Saudi Arabia this week for another "Super ShowDown" event, including The Undertaker, despite the fact that he is not scheduled for a match. According to multiple reports (Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer and Post Wrestling’s John Pollock), it is believed that The Deadman will make an appearance during the show, though it remains to be seen in what capacity.
News of Undertaker travelling to Riyadh comes just days after reports of his return for the March 9th edition of Monday Night Raw in order to set up his Wrestlemania 36 feud with AJ Styles. Both men will be at the Mohammed Abdu Arena this week, so it's certainly possible that they start the build sooner than originally expected.
The Undertaker's most recent match came at the Extreme Rules PPV in July of 2019, where he partnered up with one of his former Wrestlemania opponents, Roman Reigns, to defeat Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre in a tag team match. He also made a brief appearance on the September 10th edition of SmackDown and wound up choke slamming Sami Zayn to hell for interrupting his in-ring promo.
In addition to his rumored Wrestlemania 36 match with AJ Styles, reports suggest that the 54-year old legend will also be featured as part of the Survivor Series PPV, an event which will mark the 30th anniversary of his debut with the company.
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Goldberg’s Rumored Opponent For WWE Super ShowDown Revealed
Looks like Goldberg is in for a rude awakening.
Earlier this week the WWE formally announced that Goldberg would be making his return to SmackDown Live on, February 7th to set the stage for his next match. That match will reportedly take place at WWE's upcoming "Super ShowDown" event at International Arena at The Boulevard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
We'll definitively learn "Who's Next?" during tonight's episode of SmackDown, but reports are already surfacing that the man who will face Goldberg in Saudi Arabia is not a man at all. According to Brad Shepard of Pro Sports Extra, WWE Universal Champion "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt will be the one to answer Goldberg's call.
The Fiend has attacked several professional wrestling legends during his rise to becoming Universal Champion, including Mick Foley, Kane and Jerry The King Lawler, so it wouldn't be out of character for him to lash out at Goldberg. Wyatt just recently defeated Daniel Bryan in a brutal Strap Match at the Royal Rumble and it remains to be seen who will challenge him for the title at Wrestlemania 36 in April, but in the meantime it looks as though he'll go one-on-one with Goldberg in Saudi Arabia.
The last time the WWE held a "Super ShowDown" event, Goldberg squared up with The Undertaker for the first time ever, which ended up being a complete dumpster fire filled with blown spots and botches that had wrestling fans pleading for both wrestling legends to retire for good. In spite of that cringeworthy bout, Goldberg later returned for a match at SummerSlam, where he squashed Dolph Ziggler.
The 53-year old legend will make his first appearance since then tonight and, if the rumors are true, we can all expect the lights to go out and The Fiend to appear.
WWE Announces Goldberg’s Return, Next Opponent To Be Revealed
We'll find out "Who's Next" on Friday's episode of SmackDown Live.
Professional wrestling legend Goldberg is reportedly scheduled to get back in the ring later this month as part of WWE's upcoming "Super ShowDown" event at International Arena at The Boulevard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
It remains to be seen "Who's Next?", but fans will find out soon enough as the WWE has announced that Goldberg will reveal his opponent on the February 7th edition of SmackDown Live.
The last time the WWE held a "Super ShowDown" event in Saudi Arabia, Goldberg squared up with The Undertaker for the first time ever. Unfortunately, and unsurprisingly, the match was a complete dumpster fire filled with blown spots and botches that had wrestling fans pleading for both wrestling legends to retire for good. In spite of that cringeworthy bout, Goldberg later returned for a match at SummerSlam, where he squashed Dolph Ziggler.
Goldberg hasn't been seen on WWE television since SummerSlam, but that'll change this Friday when he sets the stage for his return to Saudi Arabia. WWE nor Goldberg have provided any hints about who his opponent might be on February 27th, but rumors are swirling that WWE Universal Champion "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt is a likely candidate to square up with the 53-year old legend. Of course, if that's the case Goldberg can expect to take a loss at Super ShowDown.
Brock Lesnar’s Next WWE Title Challenger Revealed For Super ShowDown Event
Brock set for another 'David v. Goliath' bout before his clash with Drew McIntyre.
WWE Champion Brock Lesnar will be among the superstars heading to Saudi Arabia at the end of February for another "Super ShowDown" event atInternational Arena at The Boulevard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This time around, he'll be putting his title on the line against Ricochet.
The high-flying fan-favorite earned a title shot opposite The Beast Incarnate on the February 3rd edition of Monday Night Raw, as he outlasted Bobby Lashley and Seth Rollins in a Triple Threat match. Ricochet also received a surprise F-5 from Lesnar immediately after the final bell.
The build to Brock's latest "David vs Goliath" matchup started a few a weeks ago, prior to the annual Royal Rumble PPV, when Ricochet interrupted Paul Heyman's in-ring promo. Lesnar delivered one of his patented low-blows once Ricochet entered the squared circle and they've been on a collision course since then.
Things escalated during the 30-man Royal Rumble event, when Ricochet reciprocated with a low-blow of his own, which helped Drew McIntyre eliminate Brock en route to becoming the last man standing. Lesnar and McIntyre will do battle at Wrestlemania 36 in April, but first Brock has some unfinished business to settle at the Super ShowDown PPV on February 27th.
WWE Legend Hulk Hogan Rumored To Return For Saudi Arabia Event
The Hulkster will reportedly be back on WWE televsion for the 2020 Super ShowDown event.
WWE superstars will be returning to Saudi Arabia later this month for another Super ShowDown event. Although the list of matches and participants have not yet been revealed, rumors are already swirling that WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan will be among those in the building at Riyad’s King Fahd International Stadium on February 27th.
According to PWInsider.com, Hulk's role on the show has not yet been revealed but fans shouldn't count on seeing any leg drops.
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The Hulkster just recently underwent his 10th back surgery - and he is already back in the gym with the hope of getting back in the ring once again. Back in October, the 66-year old wrestling legend told the Los Angeles Times' Arash Markazi that he is angling for one final match, hopefully at Wrestlemania 36 in Tampa Bay this April.
“I talked to Vince [McMahon], and I said I really don’t know if I could live with myself knowing my last match was with TNA [Total Nonstop Action Wrestling],” he said. “If I can get fixed, I pray I can have one more match. I told Vince, ‘When I get through this back surgery, I’m going to get in the best shape of my life and we’re going to talk about me having one last retirement match.’ “
“I’d love for it to be against Vince,” Hogan said. “I had such a great time with him in the ring at WrestleMania 19. I had no idea what to expect from him, but he’s a great bad guy. His timing is great. I loved wrestling him, but everything he does hurts. When you’re in the ring with someone and they’re hurting you, you kind of pinch them on the wrist, and the whole match I was doing that to Vince. I was like, ‘Vince, take it easy!’ Everything he does hurts, but I’d like to get in the ring with him one more time for my last match. That would be perfect.”
Whether or not Hogan gets his wish remains to be seen but we do know that he'll be on-hand at Super ShowDown, as well as during Wrestlemania weekend when the nWo gets inducted into the Hall of Fame.
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