After months of tension, a war of words, and backstage build-up, Goldberg is officially stepping back into the WWE ring to face Gunther. This long-awaited fight promises to deliver a generational showdown that could mark the end of an era and possibly the beginning of another. Here are more details.
Here’s when Goldberg will fight Gunther on WWE
The WWE Universe finally has the answer to one of the most talked-about matchups of the year. Goldberg vs. Gunther will take place at WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 12, 2025, inside State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The announcement came on the June 16 episode of Monday Night Raw, when Goldberg interrupted Gunther’s promo and laid down a direct challenge. Gunther, freshly crowned World Heavyweight Champion once again, accepted on the spot, making the match official.
This is Goldberg’s first match in over three years. His last in-ring appearance happened at Elimination Chamber 2022, where he lost to Roman Reigns. Since then, Goldberg has been absent from WWE programming, with retirement rumors taking rounds. However, he returned with a bang, wearing a “Goldberg’s Last Ride” shirt and aiming straight at Gunther, suggesting this bout could be his final one.
For those unaware, tension between the two has been brewing for months. Back in October 2024, at WWE’s Bad Blood event, Gunther insulted Goldberg’s son, Gage, questioning Goldberg’s wrestling legacy and parenting. Before that, Gunther stirred controversy in September during a segment in Calgary. He provoked Bret Hart by praising Goldberg, despite Hart’s well-known issues with the Hall of Famer due to the 1999 WCW Starrcade concussion incident. Goldberg’s return to confront Gunther on Raw isn’t just about competition; it’s about payback.
So, while WWE hasn’t officially labeled this a retirement match, Goldberg’s ring gear and demeanor hint that this might be his final in-ring appearance. Fans tune in to Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 12 to witness a generational fight.
