Following his highly physical retirement match against GUNTHER at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg has been the subject of heavy speculation regarding his next move in the world of professional wrestling. Despite online buzz and fan speculation linking the veteran star to All Elite Wrestling, a new report suggests AEW has no current interest in bringing Goldberg into the fold.
According to a report from WrestleVotes, there are no ongoing conversations between Goldberg and AEW, and no interest has been expressed internally to pursue the former Universal Champion. The report also notes that Goldberg is believed to still be under contract with WWE, which would prohibit any direct negotiations with another wrestling promotion at this time.
“After speaking with sources in AEW, we’re told there doesn’t appear to be any direct connection between the company and Goldberg at this time,” the report states. “One source noted it would genuinely surprise them if AEW moved in that direction—especially considering its good grace standing with the fans after the successful All In: Texas pay-per-view.”
The sentiment within AEW, according to the report, is that introducing a polarizing figure like Goldberg could disrupt the company’s current momentum, especially following a run of well-received events and strong fan engagement.
MJF Reacts
AEW star MJF recently addressed the idea of a potential match with Goldberg during an appearance on Busted Open Radio. While he didn’t shy away from expressing interest, MJF admitted that he doesn’t expect it to happen anytime soon.
Meanwhile, Goldberg revealed on his CarCast podcast this week that he suffered a broken hand during his final match in WWE. Despite his injury, the Hall of Famer has remained active in the media and continues to hint at unfinished business—even as speculation swirls around his post-WWE future.
What’s Next For Goldberg?
With no clear path to AEW and limited public information regarding the details of his current WWE status, Goldberg’s next move remains uncertain. Whether the 57-year-old legend fully steps away from in-ring competition or surprises fans with one last appearance elsewhere remains to be seen.
Stay tuned to PWMania.com for ongoing coverage on Goldberg’s post-WWE status, AEW roster updates, and exclusive backstage developments across the wrestling world.
