Goldberg reflects on challenges transitioning from football to wrestling
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Goldberg discussed his transition from professional football to wrestling during an interview at Memphis in May. He identified the primary challenges as ensuring safety while wrestling and integrating with seasoned performers. Goldberg described his biggest obstacle as lifting The Big Show, humorously noting the physicality required for the maneuver. He remains a prominent figure in wrestling, having gained fame through his career in WCW and WWE.
- •Goldberg played football at the University of Georgia and in the NFL.
- •He noted safety and integration as key challenges in wrestling.
- •Goldberg humorously cited lifting The Big Show as a significant obstacle.
- •His debut in WCW was in September 1997.
- •Goldberg is a WWE Hall of Famer with an undefeated streak in WCW.
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