DOLPH ZIGGLER VS. GOLDBERG

Before the match, Trish Stratus cuts a promo backstage on her match tonight with Charlotte.

Dolph Ziggler makes his way to the ring and he has a microphone. He says legends come and go in this company but he consistently steals the show. He calls Goldberg a no-show and says he fears Ziggler before the ominous music and “Goldberg” chants start. With the absence of the Undertaker, he’s on entrance stretch-for-time duty.

Corey Graves, Michael Cole and Renee Young are on commentary for this match.

Dolph Ziggler was supposed to be facing The Miz, but the contract was changed to make the match for the next night’s episode of Raw, Miz then revealed Goldberg to be Ziggler’s opponent after teasing Shawn Michaels being the opponent.

Dolph Ziggler walks around ringside as Goldberg gets to the top of the ramp, but backs away as Goldberg approaches. I have to point out the fan dressed as Bret Hart booing Goldberg from ringside as he walks past. Goldberg waits for Ziggler in the ring.

DOLPH ZIGGLER VS. GOLDBERG

WWE SummerSlam 2019 (11^th August 2019)

  The bell rings as the fans chant for Goldberg. They face off and Dolph Ziggler hits the Superkick, he covers but Goldberg immediately kicks out. Ziggler hits another Superkick and Goldberg kicks out at 1 again. Goldberg hits the Spear and another Goldberg chant starts as he hits the Jackhammer for the win.

WINNER: GOLDBERG

This match was too short to give a real rating to, it was a typical Goldberg squash, turning the clocks back to 1998. Dolph Ziggler was a good heel in this character because he was justified, he is one of the more consistent people on the roster but I think that has made people just consider him a “decent hand” and nothing more, the curse for being credible and good at your job as Mr. Ziggler.  [N/A] 1/10

  After the match, Dolph Ziggler has a microphone, he tells Goldberg that he feels like a baby hit him, although he is crawling to the ropes to try and get to his feet. Dolph Ziggler eats another Spear and tries to leave again; he’s getting his steps in for the day if nothing else here. Ziggler wants the microphone again, although he barely has the air in his lungs to tell Goldberg that anyone can get lucky twice. That’s not true, I can’t remember getting lucky even once. Dolph Ziggler calls Goldberg a laughingstock and claims he’s the best as he gasps for breath. Goldberg is back out and he brings Ziggler’s lifeless body to his feet. He goes to leave the ring but thinks again, hitting the ropes to get momentum for a third Spear, which Dolph Ziggler sold amazingly.