Goldberg and Former WWE Superstar Settle Feud: What Happened Backstage

WWE fans may remember the heated tension between Goldberg and Matt Riddle that stemmed from Riddle’s outspoken criticisms of Goldberg’s wrestling style. In a recent interview, Riddle revealed that the long-standing feud has finally been put to rest, following an in-depth conversation the two shared during a flight back from a WWE event in Saudi Arabia.

Origins of Goldberg and Matt Riddle’s Feud

The animosity between Goldberg and Riddle first became public after Riddle openly criticized Goldberg’s performance against The Undertaker at WWE Super ShowDown in 2019. Riddle’s comments went viral, with him calling Goldberg’s in-ring abilities “limited” and expressing doubts about Goldberg’s dedication to wrestling.

Goldberg, known for his intense personality, confronted Riddle backstage at SummerSlam later that year, where the two had a tense exchange, which Riddle humorously recounted in a SummerSlam Watch Along segment.

How Riddle and Goldberg Settled Their Differences

Speaking on Barstool Rasslin’, Riddle shared that he and Goldberg finally had a chance to discuss their differences during a flight back from another Saudi show. Over a few drinks, they cleared the air and gained a better understanding of each other’s perspectives. Riddle explained that Goldberg now better understands his view, while Riddle acknowledges Goldberg’s reasons for being offended.

“I don’t think there’s any bad blood,” Riddle said. “He understands where I’m coming from, and I understand where he’s coming from.” Riddle admitted that his MMA background sometimes influenced his approach in WWE, adding, “I’m just spitting facts, and I can back it up.”

Looking Forward: Goldberg’s Upcoming Retirement

With Goldberg’s retirement set for 2025, fans speculated if there could be a match between him and Riddle. However, Riddle doubts that Goldberg will challenge him, suggesting that their brief yet intense history will not culminate in a wrestling match.

As the WWE community reflects on this now-resolved feud, Goldberg’s retirement and Riddle’s career offer a fascinating contrast between two very different approaches to wrestling, marking the end of an interesting chapter in WWE’s backstage drama.