US EditionGunther to Lose His World Title via Cash-in Before WWE SummerSlam, but Not to Seth Rollins? Exploring the Possibility
ATLANTA, JUL 15 – Goldberg criticized WWE for announcing his retirement match only three weeks prior and having his farewell speech cut off during live TV, despite a 15-minute main event, he said.
- On July 12, 2025, Goldberg faced Gunther in Atlanta, lost, and retired after a short match on Saturday Night's Main Event XL.
- With a 20-year career at stake, Goldberg's final match was prompted by WWE's plans altered after Seth Rollins' injury, affecting storyline continuity.
- In Atlanta, Goldberg accidentally hit referee Charles Robinson with a missed Spear, causing a cracked rib, while Goldberg said, `'I might have broken a rib last time`' on The Ariel Helwani Show.
- WWE apologized for cutting Goldberg's retirement speech 20 seconds into the live NBC broadcast, and Goldberg said, 'They cut me off for freaking 20 seconds.'
- At SummerSlam on August 2, 2025, CM Punk secured his title shot through RAW's Gauntlet Match, though plans remain speculative.
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