Josh Barnett Says Original Main Event For Bloodsport Bushido Was Him Against Goldberg

Bloodsport traveled to Japan in June 2024 for Bloodsport Bushido, an event headlined by Josh Barnett taking on Jon Moxley. According to Barnett, the original plan was for him to take on Bill Goldberg.

“When we did Bloodsport Bushido in Japan, the main event was me vs. Jon Moxley. In the creation of the event, the original main event was going to be me vs. Bill Goldberg,” Barnett revealed on The Ariel Helwani Show with Ariel Helwani.

“Me and Bill came to an agreement about it and we were trying to make it happen, but at the end of the day, it wasn’t something we could put together. We agreed on pretty much all the necessary items. He’s a very important man with a lot of obligations and contracts and all sorts of stuff. Unfortunately, we couldn’t make that match happen,” he said.

Asked if it was something he would still like to do, Barnett said, “I don’t know. Anytime Bill decides that is something he wants to do, I’m there. He’s had an incredible career. Very lengthy, very storied. It would depend on him.”

Goldberg had his retirement match against Gunther at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 12th. Barnett was in attendance and part of Goldberg’s entourage for his walkout.

Fans can find Barnett’s comments on Goldberg’s last match here.

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