WWE finally confirms Bill Goldberg’s last match against Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event | WWE News
Bill Goldberg is one of the most celebrated wrestlers and a legendary figure in the history of WWE. He is one of the prominent figures in the modern wrestling scenario, who is all set to hang up his boots in 2025. But, it seems the wait is finally over as WWE has recently confirmed Bill Goldberg’s last match against Gunther. Earlier, it was speculated that the wrestling icon is soon to make an appearance and is all set to lock horns with his opponent, Gunther. However, this has not been confirmed officially yet by the company management or Goldberg himself. It is now clear they the duo will face off each other at the upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 12, 2025.During an interview, Goldberg himself confirmed that 2025 is going to be his last year in WWE. However, fresh insights have emerged on the Hall of Famer’s retirement and exit from the Stamford-based promotion.
Goldberg is to play his last match against Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event
A major update has emerged on Goldberg’s upcoming in-ring return, with WWE officially confirming his final match as the two-time WWE Universal Champion to finally play his retirement bout against Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 12, 2025. The event will emanate live from Atlanta, Georgia.WWE will travel to Atlanta, Georgia, next month to deliver the July edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event. This will be the third edition of SNME in 2025, the show last emanated in May from Tampa, Florida. Further, WWE also confirmed the final match and announced it on June 20, 2025, in a press release saying that Goldberg vs Gunther at SNME will be Goldberg’s final match.The press release read with a headline “Goldberg’s final match.” It said, WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, today announced that individual event tickets for Saturday Night’s Main Event on Saturday, July 12 – headlined by Goldberg’s final match versus WWE World Heavyweight champion GUNTHER – and Evolution on Sunday, July 13, in Atlanta will go on sale starting Wednesday, June 25 at 10 am ET/7 am PT via Ticketmaster.com.It is to be noted that at 58 years old, Goldberg could become the oldest WWE World Champion ever, if he wins the match against The Ring General.
Goldberg comments on Gunther’s idea about him
Goldberg recently appeared on The National Football Show, where he shared his views on the final bout. He believes that Gunther thinks that he is just an old man. He admitted that Gunther probably does not take him seriously anymore.“Who I am to him (Gunther) is an old man – is a 58-year-old guy who is hobbled and not like he used to be, and he believes that even at my peak, he could have taken me, which is laughable. But, I mean… he’s a formidable opponent. He’s the World Heavyweight Champion,” Goldberg claimed during a candid chat on the show.Also Read: Goldberg admits regret over infamous Bret Hart injury, prepares for final WWE boutEven though Goldberg knows Gunther sees him as past his prime, he still respects the champion. He further stated that Gunther has grown into a top star, and it is an honor to face him in this big match.
