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Goldberg win streak

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Lengthy series of victories by Bill Goldberg

TheGoldberg win streak was a lengthy series of victories that established the character of American professional wrestlerGoldberg, following his debut onWCW Monday Nitro on September 22, 1997. The unprecedented win streak proved to be essential in making Goldberg the breakout star ofWorld Championship Wrestling (WCW), propelling the rookie wrestler to main event status within a year of his first match,[1] and would become a tool used by other promotions to build young stars into main event players.

Background

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Beginnings

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During the rehab following his NFL injury, Goldberg beganpowerlifting andmixed martial arts training. He was spotted byLex Luger andSting who urged him to try professional wrestling.[2] Although not a fan of professional wrestling, he saw it as an alternative to his fledgling football career and began training at theWCW Power Plant.

Training under the tutelage ofDeWayne Bruce, he made his debut asBill Gold on adark match at aMonday Nitro event on June 23, 1997 where he defeated Bruce (wrestling as Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker).[3] He also faced and defeatedBuddy Landell (Saturday Night dark match),Hugh Morrus (house show),Chip Minton (Nitro dark match), and John Betcha (house show). His final pre-televised appearance was in a dark match on July 24 at aSaturday Night taping in a loss toChad Fortune.[4][5][6]

The streak begins

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Now 5–1, Bill Goldberg had yet to be seen on television. As such, he was "undefeated" when he made his televised debut on Monday Nitro on September 22, 1997. Behind the scenes it was WCW announcerMike Tenay who came up with the concept of the Goldberg Win Streak.[7] Goldberg was booked to win over Morrus, and thus began a win streak that carried over ontoWCW Saturday Night and non-televisedhouse shows. The longer the streak became, the more popular the Goldberg character became.

After rampaging through most of WCW's undercard of wrestlers, Goldberg facedRaven on the April 20 edition of Monday Nitro and captured theUnited States Heavyweight Championship.[8] By June he had eclipsed 100 wins, and wasgetting over as amain eventer.Hulk Hogan eventually granted Goldberg a title match, which would take place on the July 6, 1998 episode ofNitro held at theGeorgia Dome inAtlanta with over 40,000 in attendance, but Hogan insisted that Goldberg first had to defeat his nWo stablemateScott Hall. Goldberg won and later in the evening was also able to defeat Hogan to become theWCW World Heavyweight Champion, in turnvacating his United States Heavyweight Championship.

Conclusion of the streak

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"We had been talking about it, from what I can recall, for a couple of months. As I have touched on in previous shows ... we were just running out of guys for Goldberg to go through. Once we got to point of whatever it was 173–0 or whatever it was (laughs). It was that point where we had to start telling stories. We had to expand the storytelling process with Bill. We knew it had to be done"

Eric Bischoff on his podcastBischoff on Wrestling[9]

Now WCW Champion, Goldberg found himself the cornerstone of the company's efforts to stave off the WWF. The former number two promotion was now running neck and neck with WWF, and Goldberg was programmed into a feud withDiamond Dallas Page. AtHalloween Havoc, the feud was settled after Goldberg defeated Page to retain the title.[10] According to Goldberg, his match against Page was the favorite match of his career.[11] Following technical issues with the PPV the match was aired for free on the following Monday Nitro; the huge rating that it garnered was the final time that Monday Nitro defeatedMonday Night Raw.[12]

As Goldberg moved on to a feud withThe Giant, WCW management resorted to embellishing the win streak with fictional victories. Wrestling fans who followed match results online began to catch on as Goldberg's streak grew exponentially, and he began to incur the first backlash of his career.[7]

AtStarrcade, Goldberg's undefeated streak ended at an official approximate count of 173–0,[13][14] and after 174 days as champion when he lost the title toKevin Nash, after Scott Hall, disguised as a ringside security guard, made arun-in and shocked Goldberg with ataser gun.[10]

List of matches

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Matches in Goldberg's win streak
DateLocationArenaVenueOpponentResultRecord
June 23, 1997Macon, GAColiseumWCW Nitro dark matchBuddy Lee Parker[15]Won by pinfall1–0
June 24, 1997Dalton, GAColiseumWCW Saturday Night dark matchBuddy Landell[15]Won by pinfall2–0
July 14, 1997Orlando, FLArenaWCW Nitro dark matchHugh Morrus[15]Won by pinfall3–0
July 17, 1997Cincinnati, OHThe CrownWCW Nitro dark matchChip Minton[15]Won by pinfall4–0
July 22, 1997Jacksonville, FLColiseumWCW house showJohn Betcha[15]Won by pinfall5–0
July 24, 1997WCW Sat Night tapingArenaWCW Saturday Night dark matchChad Fortune[4]Lost by pinfall5–1
September 22, 1997Salt Lake City, UTE CenterWCW NitroHugh Morrus[15]Won by pinfall6–1
September 29, 1997Worcester, MACentrumWCW NitroThe Barbarian[15]Won by pinfall7–1
October 1, 1997Dalton, GAWCW Saturday NightRoadblock[15]Won by pinfall8–1
October 10, 1997Orlando, FLUniversal StudiosWCW WorldWideManny Fernandez[15]Won by pinfall9–1
October 13, 1997Orlando, FLUniversal StudiosWCW WorldwideFrankie Lancaster[4]Won by pinfall10–1
October 13, 1997Orlando, FLIce PalaceWCW NitroScotty Riggs[15]Won by pinfall11–1
October 14, 1997Fort Myers, FLWCW Saturday NightMike Anthony[16]Won by pinfall12–1
October 20, 1997Biloxi, MSMississippi Coast ColiseumWCW NitroWrath[15]Won by pinfall13–1
October 28, 1997San Bernardino, CAWCW Saturday NightThe Renegade[15]Won by pinfall14–1
November 2, 1997Norfolk, VAScopeWCW house showBobby Eaton[15]Won by pinfall15–1
November 8, 1997Orlando, FLUniversal StudiosWCW WorldwideMark Starr[16]Won by pinfall16–1
December 16, 1997Gainesville, GAGeorgia Mountains CenterWCW Saturday NightThe Renegade[15]Won by pinfall17–1
December 28, 1997Washington, DCMCI CenterWCWStarrcade 97Steve McMichael[15]Won by pinfall18–1
December 29, 1997Baltimore, MDArenaWCW NitroGlacier[15]Won by pinfall19–1
January 3, 1998Columbia, SCTownship AuditoriumWCW house showBobby Eaton[8]Won by pinfall20–1
January 4, 1998Columbus, GACivic CenterWCW house showBrad Armstrong[8]Won by pinfall21–1
January 5, 1998Atlanta, GAGeorgia DomeWCW NitroStevie Ray[8]Won by pinfall22–1
January 6, 1998Rome, GAForumWCW Saturday NightBarry Horowitz[8]Won by pinfall23–1
January 8, 1998Daytona Beach, FLOcean CenterWCW ThunderSteve McMichael[8]Won by pinfall24–1
January 12, 1998Jacksonville, FLColiseumWCW NitroJerry Flynn[8]Won by pinfall25–1
January 15, 1998Lakeland, FLJenkins ArenaWCW ThunderChavo Guerrero Jr.[8]No contest25–1
January 20, 1998Thibodaux, LACivic CenterWCW Saturday NightMike Tolbert[8]Won by pinfall26–1
January 20, 1998Thibodaux, LACivic CenterWCW Saturday NightMeng[8]Won by pinfall27–1
January 22, 1998Huntsville, ALVon Braun Civic CenterWCW ThunderKendall Windham[8]Won by pinfall28–1
January 26, 1998Fort Wayne, INAllen County War Memorial ColiseumWCW NitroBrad Armstrong[8]Won by pinfall29–1
January 29, 1998Memphis, TNMid-South ColiseumWCW ThunderYuji Nagata[8]Won by pinfall30–1
January 31, 1998Boston, MAFleet CenterWCWBoston BrawlSgt. Buddy Lee Parker[8]Won by pinfall31–1
February 2, 1998San Antonio, TXAlamoDomeWCW NitroMark Starr[8]Won by pinfall32–1
February 3, 1998Corpus Christi, TXWCW Saturday NightDisco Inferno[8]Won by pinfall33–1
February 5, 1998Beaumont, TXCivic CenterWCW ThunderJim Powers[8]Won by pinfall34–1
February 9, 1998El Paso, TXDon Haskins CenterWCW NitroLord Steven Regal[8]Won by pinfall35–1
February 12, 1998Oklahoma City, OKMyriadWCW ThunderGlacier[8]Won by pinfall36–1
February 13, 1998Springfield, MOWCW house showSteve McMichael[8]Won by pinfall37–1
February 14, 1998Kansas City, KSMemorial HallWCW house showSteve McMichael[8]Won by pinfall38–1
February 14, 1998Orlando, FLUniversal StudiosWCW WorldwideJoey Maggs[8]Won by pinfall39–1
February 16, 1998Tampa, FLFairgroundsWCW NitroHugh Morrus[8]Won by pinfall40–1
February 17, 1998Palmetto, FLManatee Civic CenterWCW Saturday NightJerry Flynn[8]Won by pinfall41–1
February 19, 1998Birmingham, ALJefferson Civic CenterWCW ThunderFit Finlay[8]Won by pinfall42–1
February 22, 1998San Francisco, CACow PalaceWCWSuperBrawl VIIIBrad Armstrong[8]Won by pinfall43–1
February 26, 1998Cedar Rapids, IAFive Seasons CenterWCW ThunderRick Fuller[8]Won by pinfall44–1
March 2, 1998Philadelphia, PACorestates SpectrumWCW NitroSick Boy[8]Won by pinfall45–1
March 3, 1998Johnstown, PACambria County Civic CenterWCW NitroChase Tatum[8]Won by pinfall46–1
March 5, 1998Columbus, OHConvention CenterWCW ThunderVincent[8]Won by pinfall47–1
March 6, 1998Pittsburgh, PAPalumbo CenterWCW house showYuji Nagata[8]Won by pinfall48–1
March 7, 1998Charleston, WVCivic CenterWCW house showYuji Nagata[8]Won by pinfall49–1
March 7, 1998Orlando, FLUniversal StudiosWCW Saturday NightJerry Flynn[8]Won by pinfall50–1
March 8, 1998Johnson City, TNFreedom HallWCW house showYuji Nagata[8]Won by pinfall51–1
March 9, 1998Winston-Salem, NCLawrence Joel Memorial ColiseumWCW NitroBarry Darsow[8]Won by pinfall52–1
March 16, 1998Panama City, FLClub La VelaWCW NitroLodi[8]Won by pinfall53–1
March 18, 1998Terre Haute, INHulman CenterWCW ThunderWayne Bloom[8]Won by pinfall54–1
March 19, 1998Troy, OHHobart ArenaWCW house showBrad Armstrong[8]Won by pinfall55–1
March 20, 1998Hammond, INWCW house showBrad Armstrong[8]Won by pinfall56–1
March 22, 1998Cincinnati, OHThe CrownWCW house showBrad Armstrong[8]Won by pinfall57–1
March 23, 1998Louisville, KYFreedom HallWCW NitroThe Renegade[8]Won by pinfall58–1
March 25, 1998Baltimore, MDWCW house showJerry Flynn[8]Won by pinfall59–1
March 26, 1998Fairfax, VAPatriot CenterWCW ThunderJerry Flynn[8]Won by pinfall60–1
March 27, 1998Charlottesville, VAWCW house showJerry Flynn[8]Won by pinfall61–1
March 28, 1998Orlando, FLUniversal StudiosWCW WorldwideJohnny Swinger[4]Won by pinfall62–1
March 28, 1998Auburn Hills, MIPalaceWCW house showJerry Flynn[8]Won by pinfall63–1
March 29, 1998Milwaukee, WIWCW house showJerry Flynn[8]Won by pinfall64–1
March 30, 1998Chicago, ILUnited CenterWCW NitroRay Traylor[8]Won by pinfall65–1
April 2, 1998Tampa, FLIce PalaceWCW ThunderJerry Flynn[8]Won by pinfall66–1
April 3, 1998Orlando, FLUniversal StudiosWCW WorldwideJerry Flynn[8]Won by pinfall67–1
April 4, 1998Orlando, FLUniversal StudiosWCW WorldwideTerrance Black[8]Won by pinfall68–1
April 4, 1998Orlando, FLUniversal StudiosWCW WorldwideJohn Nord[8]Won by pinfall69–1
April 4, 1998Orlando, FLUniversal StudiosWCW WorldwideBobby Blaze[4]Won by pinfall70–1
April 4, 1998Orlando, FLUniversal StudiosWCW WorldwideJerry Flynn[4]Won by pinfall71–1
April 6, 1998Miami, FLMiami ArenaWCW NitroVan Hammer[8]Won by pinfall72–1
April 10, 1998Montgomery, ALWCW house showFit Finlay[8]Won by pinfall73–1
April 11, 1998Chattanooga, TNUTC ArenaWCW house showFit Finlay[8]Won by pinfall74–1
April 13, 1998Minneapolis, MNTarget CenterWCW NitroRocco Rock[8]Won by pinfall75–1
April 14, 1998Mankato, MNWCW Saturday NightVan Hammer[8]Won by pinfall76–1
April 16, 1998Fargo, NDFargoDomeWCW ThunderBarry Darsow[8]Won by pinfall77–1
April 19, 1998Denver, COColiseumWCWSpring Stampede 98Perry Saturn[8]Won by pinfall78–1
April 20, 1998Colorado Springs, COWorld ArenaWCW NitroRaven[8]Won by pinfall79–1
April 22, 1998Columbia, SCCarolina ColiseumWCW ThunderMike Enos[8]Won by pinfall80–1
April 27, 1998Norfolk, VAScopeWCW NitroScott Norton[8]Won by pinfall81–1
April 27, 1998Norfolk, VAScopeWCW NitroJerry Flynn[8]Won by pinfall82–1
April 28, 1998Salisbury, MDWCW house showScott Norton[8]Won by pinfall83–1
May 5, 1998Springfield, ILWCW Saturday NightVan Hammer[8]Won by pinfall84–1
May 5, 1998Springfield, ILWCW Saturday NightYuji Nagata[8]Won by pinfall85–1
May 6, 1998Des Moines, IAVeterans Memorial ColiseumWCW house showPerry Saturn[8]Won by pinfall86–1
May 9, 1998Wichita, KSWCW house showPerry Saturn[8]Won by pinfall87–1
May 11, 1998Kansas City, MOKemper ArenaWCW NitroLen Denton[8]Won by pinfall88–1
May 14, 1998Durham, NHWhittemore Center ArenaWCW ThunderSick Boy[8]Won by pinfall89–1
May 15, 1998Bangor, MEWCW house showPerry Saturn[8]Won by pinfall90–1
May 16, 1998Amherst, MAMullins CenterWCW house showPerry Saturn[8]Won by pinfall91–1
May 17, 1998Worcester, MACentrumWCWSlamboree 98Perry Saturn[8]Won by pinfall92–1
May 18, 1998Providence, RICivic CenterWCW NitroGlacier[8]Won by pinfall93–1
May 25, 1998Evansville, INRoberts Municipal AuditoriumWCW NitroJohnny Attitude[8]Won by pinfall94–1
May 26, 1998Memphis, TNMid-South ColiseumWCW house showPerry Saturn[8]Won by pinfall95–1
May 27, 1998Nashville, TNMunicipal AuditoriumWCW ThunderBarry Horowitz[8]Won by pinfall96–1
June 1, 1998Washington, DCMCI CenterWCW NitroLa Parka[8]Won by pinfall97–1
June 4, 1998Peoria, ILCivic CenterWCW ThunderHugh Morrus & Barbarian[8]Won by pinfall98–1
June 5, 1998Muncie, INWCW house showPerry Saturn[8]Won by pinfall99–1
June 6, 1998Fort Wayne, INWCW house showPerry Saturn[8]Won by pinfall100–1
June 7, 1998Grand Rapids, MIVan Andel ArenaWCW house showPerry Saturn[8]Won by pinfall101–1
June 8, 1998Auburn Hills, MIThe PalaceWCW NitroChavo Guerrero Jr.[8]Won by pinfall102–1
June 9, 1998Saginaw, MICivic CenterWCW Saturday NightRaven[8]Won by pinfall103–1
June 13, 1998Pittsburgh, PAWCW house showKonnan[8]Won by pinfall104–1
June 13, 1998Pittsburgh, PAWCW house showSting[8]Won by pinfall105–1
June 14, 1998Baltimore, MDArenaWCWGreat American Bash 98Konnan[8]Won by pinfall106–1
June 17, 1998Philadelphia, PACorestates SpectrumWCW ThunderReese[8]Won by pinfall107–1
June 22, 1998Jacksonville, FLColiseumWCW NitroRick Fuller[8]Won by pinfall108–1
June 24, 1998Orlando, FLWCW Thunder dark matchFit Finlay[8]Won by pinfall109–1
June 29, 1998Tampa, FLIce PalaceWCW NitroGlacier[8]Won by pinfall110–1
July 6, 1998Atlanta, GAGeorgia DomeWCW NitroScott Hall[8]Won by pinfall111–1
July 6, 1998Atlanta, GAGeorgia DomeWCW NitroHollywood Hogan[8]Won by pinfall112–1
July 7, 1998Macon, GAColiseumWCW Saturday NightScott Hall[8]Won by pinfall113–1
July 8, 1998Birmingham, ALBJCCWCW Thunder dark matchScott Hall[8]Won by pinfall114–1
July 10, 1998Inglewood, CAGreat Western ForumWCW LA MeleeCurt Hennig[8]Won by pinfall115–1
July 12, 1998San Diego, CACox ArenaWCWBash at the Beach 98Curt Hennig[8]Won by pinfall116–1
July 13, 1998Las Vegas, NVMGM GrandWCW NitroCurt Hennig[8]Won by pinfall117–1
July 16, 1998Oakland, CAColiseumWCW Thunder dark matchThe Giant[8]Won by pinfall118–1
July 17, 1998Sacramento, CAWCW house showCurt Hennig[8]Won by pinfall119–1
July 18, 1998Spokane, WAWCW house showCurt Hennig[8]Won by pinfall120–1
July 19, 1998Yakima, WASun DomeWCW house showCurt Hennig[8]Won by pinfall121–1
July 20, 1998Salt Lake City, UTE CenterWCW Nitro dark matchThe Giant[8]Won by pinfall122–1
July 26, 1998New York City, NYGoodwill GamesWCW house showCurt Hennig[8]Won by pinfall123–1
July 27, 1998San Antonio, TXAlamoDomeWCW NitroBrian Adams[8]Won by pinfall124–1
July 27, 1998San Antonio, TXAlamoDomeWCW Nitro dark matchThe Giant[8]Won by pinfall125–1
August 3, 1998Denver, COColiseumWCW Nitro dark matchThe Giant[8]Won by pinfall126–1
August 5, 1998Casper, WYEvents CenterWCW Thunder dark matchThe Giant[8]Won by pinfall127–1
August 8, 1998Sturgis, SDSturgis Rally & RaceWCWRoad Wild 98The Giant[8]Won by pinfall128–1
August 10, 1998Rapid City, SDRushmore Plaza Civic CenterWCW NitroMeng[8]Won by pinfall129–1
August 13, 1998Fargo, NDFargoDomeWCW Thunder dark matchThe Giant[8]Won by pinfall130–1
August 17, 1998Hartford, CTCivic CenterWCW NitroThe Giant[8]Won by DQ131–1
August 26, 1998Peoria, ILCivic CenterWCW Thunder dark matchThe Giant[8]Won by pinfall132–1
August 31, 1998Miami, FLMiami ArenaWCW NitroAl Green[8]Won by pinfall133–1
September 7, 1998Pensacola, FLWCW NitroScott Putski[8]Won by pinfall134–1
September 10, 1998Lexington, KYRupp ArenaWCW ThunderRick Fuller[8]Won by pinfall135–1
September 11, 1998Cincinnati, OHWCW house showThe Giant[8]Won by pinfall136–1
September 14, 1998Greenville, SCBiLo CenterWCW NitroSting[8]Won by pinfall137–1
September 24, 1998Norfolk, VAScopeWCW ThunderChris Kanyon[8]Won by pinfall138–1
September 24, 1998Norfolk, VAScopeWCW ThunderRaven[8]Won by pinfall139–1
September 25, 1998Baltimore, MDArenaWCW house showThe Giant[8]Won by pinfall140–1
September 26, 1998Fairfax, VAPatriot CenterWCW house showSting[8]Won by pinfall141–1
October 1, 1998Norfolk, VAWCW ThunderRaven[16]Won by pinfall142–1
October 5, 1998Columbia, SCCarolina ColiseumWCW NitroDisco Inferno[8]Won by pinfall143–1
October 10, 1998Dayton, OHWCW house showThe Giant[8]Won by pinfall144–1
October 10, 1998Columbus, OHWCW house showThe Giant[8]Won by pinfall145–1
October 11, 1998Milwaukee, WIWCW house showThe Giant[8]Won by pinfall146–1
October 12, 1998Chicago, ILUnited CenterWCW NitroThe Giant[8]Won by countout147–1
October 20, 1998Mankato, MNWCW Thunder dark matchMeng[8]Won by pinfall148–1
October 21, 1998Duluth, MNDecCWCW house showScott Hall[8]Won by pinfall149–1
October 25, 1998Las Vegas, NVMGM GrandWCWHalloween Havoc 98Diamond Dallas Page[8]Won by pinfall150–1
November 6, 1998Charleston, WVCivic CenterWCW house showThe Giant[8]Won by pinfall151–1
November 7, 1998Pittsburgh, PAPalumbo CenterWCW house showThe Giant[8]Won by pinfall152–1
November 8, 1998Johnstown, PAWCW house showThe Giant[8]Won by pinfall153–1
November 9, 1998Long Island, NYNassau ColiseumWCW NitroMeng[8]Won by pinfall154–1
November 12, 1998Roanoke, VARoanoke Civic CenterWCW Thunder dark matchThe Giant[16]Won by pinfall155–1
November 23, 1998Grand Rapids, MIVan Andel ArenaWCW NitroThe Giant[8]Won by pinfall156–1
December 7, 1998Houston, TXAstroDomeWCW NitroBam Bam Bigelow[8]No Contest156–1
December 14, 1998Tampa, FLIce PalaceWCW NitroKevin Nash & Bam Bam Bigelow[8]Won by DQ157–1
December 18, 1998Tulsa, OKWCW house showThe Giant[8]Won by pinfall158–1
December 19, 1998Springfield, MOWCW house showThe Giant[8]Won by pinfall159–1
December 20, 1998Kansas City, MOKemper ArenaWCW house showBam Bam Bigelow[8]Won by pinfall160–1
December 21, 1998St Louis, MOTWA DomeWCW NitroScott Hall[8]Won by pinfall161–1
December 27, 1998Washington, DCMCI CenterWCWStarrcade 98Kevin Nash[8]Lost by pinfall161–2

Aftermath

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Following the loss, Goldberg was booked against another wrestler who was enjoying an inflated win streak inSid Vicious and challenged him to a match to end Sid's winning streak.[10] The two feuded with each other, which culminated in a match atHalloween Havoc for Sid's U.S. Title. Goldberg defeated Sid via referee stoppage, and thus won his second United States Heavyweight Championship.[17]

The following year the streak came up again when Goldberg feuded withVince Russo, who gave him an ultimatum. If Goldberg was to lose another match at any point in time, unless he managed to duplicate his undefeated streak from 1997 to 1998, he would be forced to retire from professional wrestling. Goldberg defeatedKroniK (Brian Adams andBryan Clark) atHalloween Havoc in a handicapelimination match.[10] He then started a feud with Lex Luger.[10] This culminated in a match atMayhem, which Goldberg won.[10] They continued their rivalry and battled in a rematch atStarrcade.[18][10] Goldberg won the match, but afterwards he was attacked by Luger's partnerBuff Bagwell.[10] Goldberg feuded with both Luger and Bagwell, who called themselves "Totally Buffed". His streak was broken atSin when Goldberg, teaming with his Power Plant trainerDeWayne Bruce, lost to Totally Buffed in a tag team no disqualification match after a "fan"maced him, enabling Totally Buffed to pin him.[10] The storyline was intended to enable Goldberg to have shoulder surgery, but WCW was sold to the WWF in March 2001, while Goldberg was still recuperating.

Validity of the streak

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Goldberg's win–loss record at WCW events from 1997 to 1998 differed from that which was perpetuated by the company, with the official figure exaggerating the number of matches in which he won to 173.[19][20][21] Nick Schwartz ofFox Sports wrote: "No one really knows what Goldberg's actual record was... but it's generally accepted that 173–0 is an inflated number".[22] Some of Goldberg's industry peers have stated that the figure was exaggerated.[22] His then-WCW colleagueChris Jericho stated: "One week he'd be 42–0 and seven days later he'd be 58–0. Did stepping on bugs count?"[23]ManagerJimmy Hart, who also worked with Goldberg in WCW, regarded the level of embellishment as "kind of funny", while professional wrestlerThe Miz said: "The number would just go on and on and on, to where it was like, 'Wait a second. How did he get this many wins in such a short time'?"[24] This exaggeration damaged the streak's credibility among the WCW audience: upon noticing that the figure had been falsified, fans began to withdraw homemade signs trumpeting Goldberg's record.[20]

While officially cited as 173–0, a definitive breakdown of all available match results shows that Goldberg began his career at an untelevised 5–1, and that following his debut he had an actual win streak of156 consecutive victories with two that ended in No Contest before his Starrcade loss to Kevin Nash.

Legacy

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Although André the Giant was billed by the WWF as being undefeated for 15 years, the Goldberg Win Streak was the first lengthy televised win streak used to build a main eventer out of a new character. It is now part and parcel of the Hall of Fame legacy of the Goldberg character,[25] and similar efforts were used to build the characters ofBrock Lesnar in 2002,[26]Umaga in 2006,Ryback in 2012,[27]Bo Dallas in 2014 (albeit in a more comical manner),[28] andAsuka in 2017.[29]

Conversely,Curt Hawkins used alosing streak as a gimmick,[30] losing 269 matches in a row before finally winning atWrestleMania 35 by winning theRaw Tag Team Championship alongsideZack Ryder againstThe Revival.[31]

See also

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