Goldberg recently concluded his WWE career with a final title match against Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship on Saturday Night’s Main Event. Although Goldberg himself hinted that retirement might not be permanent, it appears that for now, we’ve witnessed the final Goldberg spear within a WWE ring. Over the span of more than two decades in both WWE and WCW (now under WWE ownership), Goldberg delivered numerous iconic spears, but some truly outshine the rest. Here, we count down the 7 most spectacular Goldberg spears ever, and truth be told, you might find the top spot surprising.
7. Goldberg’s Debut vs. The Rock (Monday Night Raw)
In the realm of professional wrestling, I found myself catapulted to fame in WCW, but my journey didn’t stop there. My career took off spectacularly in WWE as well, and it all began on the Raw episode that aired on March 31st, 2003. On that night, I made an unforgettable entrance by interrupting The Rock’s promo, sending a powerful, undeniable message: I wasn’t going to let anyone overshadow me.
Goldberg suddenly appeared, stunning both the audience and Rock, with an unanticipated entrance. He took hold of a microphone, but had little to announce other than confirming to Rock that he was up next. However, Rock wasn’t accepting it, but his response was cut short when Goldberg executed an impressive spear on the People’s Champ. Later in this list, you’ll notice that Rock’s portrayal of being speared is consistently exceptional.
6. Goldberg vs. Rocco Rock (WCW Nitro)
In the unbeaten run of Goldberg in WCW, he often defeated numerous opponents using his signature move, the spear, though a specific instance involving a table comes to mind. On an episode of WCW Monday Nitro in 1998, Goldberg encountered Rocco for a one-on-one bout. During their fight, Rocco introduced a table into the ring.
In the near future, he would come to wish he hadn’t done that, as after setting up a table in the corner with the intention of hurling Goldberg into it eventually, Goldberg instead struck him with a powerful spear move that smashed the table and divided Rocco right down the middle. Remarkably, Goldberg repeated this destructive act on Thunder in 1999, where he sent both Rocco and his partner Johnny Grunge through the same table simultaneously.
5. Goldberg vs Bobby Lashley (Crown Jewel)
At Crown Jewel in 2021, the intense rivalry between Goldberg and Bobby Lashley produced some unforgettable scenes, culminating in an epic No Holds Barred Falls Count Anywhere match filled with various weapons. From kendo sticks to chairs and tables, the action was intense. However, it wasn’t a typical spear move that took center stage; Goldberg delivered an extraordinary spear that left everyone in awe.
Following Goldberg’s elimination of Lashley’s companions, they confronted each other on the ramp armed with kendo sticks. In this encounter, Goldberg would emerge victorious, flooring Lashley. Instead of persisting with the Kendo Stick, Goldberg snapped it in two and followed up by spearing Lashley, a move that sent them both tumbling off the stage and crashing through tables placed below, securing his win and adding another impressive spear to his collection.
4. Goldberg vs The Rock (Backlash)
At Backlash 2003, Goldberg and The Rock squared off in a highly-anticipated bout, and it was the spear that stole the show. During their battle, Goldberg delivered three powerful spears to The Rock, with each successive one outdoing the last.
In their match at Backlash 2003, Goldberg and The Rock faced off, and it turned out that the spear was the star of the show. Throughout the fight, Goldberg hit three strong spears on The Rock, with each one improving upon the last.
Without detracting from how fantastic the first two were, let me emphasize that the third one was particularly striking. Not only was it unexpected (Goldberg delivering a spear as he got back up after being down), but also the corner-to-corner variety was quite impressive. However, what made the third spear truly unforgettable was the force of its impact and The Rock’s exceptional selling – you can watch it in the video above for yourself.
3. Goldberg vs. Kwee Wee (WCW Nitro)
One common move we’ve noticed Bron Breakker frequently utilizing is the mid-air spear, and although Goldberg didn’t use it as often as Breakker, it was among his repertoire of techniques. For instance, Goldberg famously executed this maneuver on WCW star Kwee Wee during a Monday Nitro episode in 2000. Kwee Wee was compelled to battle Goldberg due to the WCW commissioner’s orders, and let’s just say it didn’t turn out as he had hoped.
At some point, Kwee Wee jumped from the second rope, but quickly wished he hadn’t when Goldberg rushed towards him with the speed and impact of a freight train, landing a spear while Kwee Wee was still mid-air. This spear is even among Goldberg’s best career performances, indicating it belongs to an exceptionally high standard.
2. Goldberg vs. Christian (Monday Night Raw)
Among the striking spears delivered by Goldberg throughout his career, there’s one individual whose exceptional moment stands out vividly when contemplating the greatest spears of all time. That extraordinary figure would be Christian, who dared Goldberg on a Monday Night Raw episode back in 2003, culminating in an unforgettable spear that ranks among the finest in WWE history.
In this rephrased version: Christian goaded Goldberg into entering the ring, and when Goldberg charged towards him, Christian contemplated snatching a chair to keep him at bay. However, he wasn’t quick enough to use it before Goldberg executed his spear move, which struck Christian while the chair was still in mid-air. The force of the collision caused the chair to fly across the ring as Christian crumpled over, nearly doubled up. To top it off, a jackhammer maneuver left Christian unconscious, and even Goldberg admitted that Christian’s performance in this match was exceptional.
1. Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar (WrestleMania 33)
In 2016, Goldberg made a return that I’ve grown fond of, and one of the most astonishing moments from that comeback was when he overpowered Lesnar at Survivor Series. Their confrontation repeated in 2017 at WrestleMania 33, and the intrigue escalated since this time it was for the Universal Championship, making the competition even more intense.
On this occasion, the contest between Lesnar and Goldberg was tightly balanced. Lesnar executed several German suplexes only to be struck again by two powerful spears. This encounter culminated in what is arguably the most brutal spear of all time. If you look closely, you can discern some elements that later became iconic in Breakker’s spears. Goldberg strategically positioned Lesnar and accelerated before delivering a devastating spear that sent Lesnar crashing through the barricade, leaving it in pieces. Although Lesnar has consistently displayed resilience when receiving Goldberg’s spear, this one left an indelible impression.
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