Goldberg has a comparison in mind for NXT Champion Bron Breakker.
Whenever Goldberg left pro wrestling in 2004, companies around the world were immediately trying to figure out how they could recreate the magic that the WCW World Heavyweight Champion had created at one time. Since then, some fans have picked names such as Ryback, Wardlow, or Bron Breakker to be the "next Goldberg".
In a new interview with the Roman Atwood Podcast, Goldberg noted that he sees Bron Breakker as a younger version of himself.
"Rick Steiner’s son, who’s now Bron Breakker, who’s the champion of NXT. It’s kind of like the farm… it’s not the farm league, I’ll get lambasted for that. But it’s another segment of WWE of the new up and comers basically. Well, he’s me basically. He’s spearing dudes and they wanted him to jackhammer people. He’s the son of one of my best friends and I love this kid. He went up and he tried to play for Baltimore, I think he was a free agent for the Ravens. The kid is unbelievably athletic but he’s one of the smartest kids, man. He’s knowledgeable in the business because he grew up with it. I was hanging out with him and his dad when he was Gage’s age. Now look at him. He’s calling me last night and we’re talking about the business and he’s like ‘Man, if Gage ever needs anybody to make a phone call for him, I’ve got a rolodex of these coaches.’ I’m like, is this really Steiner’s son man? I remember when he was Gage’s age. It’s cool, it’s cool how it’s all cyclical and we’re all taking care of each other. You’ve got great friends and a great group, even through the generations they all take care of each other."
As he has noted in the past, Goldberg reiterated on the podcast that his deal with WWE expires at the end of this year.
Recently, Goldberg noted that it was honor to have AEW's Wardlow compared to him. To learn more, click here.
Despite being a big fan of Goldberg, Bron Breakker has revealed in the past that he regrets getting the iconic Goldberg tattoo that he got when he was 18 years old. To see Breakker's full comments on the matter, click here.
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