When it comes to his retirement from pro wrestling, Bill Goldberg isn’t happy with the way it played out. While his WWE World Heavyweight Championship match against Gunther was fine enough, it was ultimately overshadowed by his retirement speech.

WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg expressed disappointment with his final match against Gunther at Saturday Night's Main Event XL. He felt disrespected, stating his efforts weren't reciprocated, failing to properly acknowledge his accomplishments.

Bill Goldberg waved goodbye to professional wrestling, but he might not be the only absent superstar after WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. Seth Rollins seemingly suffered a knee injury during his match with LA Knight, bringing an abrupt end to their match.

Goldberg long wanted a final match in WWE to act as his official retirement bout, one last chance to do something special in front of his friends and family. He got just that at tonight’s (Sat., July 12, 2025) Saturday Night’s Main Event special in Atlanta, Georgia, in a world heavyweight championship match against GUNTHER.

Gunther submitted Goldberg via rear-naked choke in the main event of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. This marked Goldberg's last match (for now).

Goldberg, 57, said Gunther's comments made this showdown personal — and made Gunther the chosen opponent for his retirement bout. "There are repercussions," Goldberg said.

At Saturday Night's Main Event, Gunther defeated Bill Goldberg. The match marked Goldberg's retirement. Goldberg received a warm welcome from fans in

Goldberg’s final match took place at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event XL, where he challenged GUNTHER for the World Heavyweight Championship.