In a recent appearance on the “Nothing Left Unsaid” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg discussed his working relationship with Paul “Triple H” Levesque, noting that he didn’t like “The Game” when he first joined WWE.
Goldberg said, “The fact that I didn’t get along with Paul Levesque, which is Vince’s son-in-law had everything to do when I got there. A lot of that between Hunter and myself was real. We had an interaction when I was in WCW leading the charge, New York had a press event. You know all the behind the scenes. The Kliq with Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall, are his buddies. I hurt myself, and I know people who are friends that weren’t with me were talking to him when he was working in WWE. He made a comment while I was at home, and I remember it like it was yesterday. He said I was tanking it or faking it or something, and that I wasn’t there for the demise of WCW or how could I. From then on, I wanted to rip his face off. We had a confrontation prior to me signing with WWE, and ironically we were represented by the same agent. It made the situation quite uncomfortable once I signed with WWE.”
Goldberg also spoke negatively about Asuka surpassing his 173-0 winning streak from WCW, which the Japanese Superstar did during the first half of her WWE run.
He said, “Well, a girl beat my winning streak. Asuka is her name, some Japanese girl, and they touted her as being the one to have the longest winning streak, and it just so happened that that culminated when I got there. And then it just so happened that every single wrestler uses the spear in their moves, right? Ironic that that happened when I got there. So that’s how they do [it].”
Goldberg’s WWE contract expired at the end of 2022 and it was not renewed by the company.
Bill Goldberg Opens Up About His Relationship with Triple H and Asuka’s Winning Streak
In a recent episode of the “Nothing Left Unsaid” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg shared some interesting insights about his time in the wrestling industry. He discussed his working relationship with Paul “Triple H” Levesque and expressed his dislike for him when he first joined WWE.
Goldberg revealed that his initial animosity towards Triple H stemmed from their interactions during his time in WCW. At a press event in New York, Goldberg injured himself, and while he was recovering at home, he heard a comment made by Triple H suggesting that he was faking or tanking it. This comment deeply affected Goldberg, and from that moment on, he wanted to confront Triple H.
Interestingly, before signing with WWE, Goldberg and Triple H had a confrontation. Adding to the complexity of the situation, both wrestlers were represented by the same agent. This made the atmosphere uncomfortable once Goldberg officially joined WWE.
Another topic Goldberg touched upon was Asuka’s winning streak in WWE. Asuka, a Japanese Superstar, surpassed Goldberg’s legendary 173-0 winning streak from his WCW days during her time in WWE. Goldberg expressed his dissatisfaction with this achievement, stating that it coincidentally happened when he arrived in the company.
Furthermore, Goldberg pointed out the irony that many wrestlers started incorporating the spear, his signature move, into their repertoire around the same time he joined WWE. This observation led him to question the intentions behind these occurrences.
It is worth noting that Goldberg’s WWE contract expired at the end of 2022 and was not renewed by the company. This adds an interesting layer to his comments about Triple H and Asuka’s winning streak, as it suggests that Goldberg may have some lingering frustrations regarding his departure from WWE.
Overall, Goldberg’s candid remarks shed light on the complexities of professional wrestling relationships and the impact they can have on performers. It also highlights the competitive nature of the industry and the emotions that can arise when personal and professional conflicts intertwine.