Bill Goldberg

Early life William Scott Goldberg was born into a Reform Jewish family in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on December 27, 1966, the son of classical violinist Ethel and obstetrician–gynecologist Jed Goldberg. He is of Russian-Jewish and Romanian-Jewish descent, with his Romanian-born great-grandfather having relocated to the US from Bucharest through Ellis Island. Jed was a graduate of both Harvard University and Johns Hopkins University. His parents later divorced, and his father died in late 2006. His mother breeds flowers and created an award-winning hybrid orchid in 2000, which she named after Goldberg. Bill has two brothers.

Goldberg had his bar mitzvah at a Reform synagogue, Temple Israel, in his hometown. He attended Tulsa Edison High School. He acquired a love for football early in his life.

Due to his large stature, began working as a nightclub bouncer at the age of 16.

Professional football Goldberg was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 11th round, with the 301st overall pick, of the 1990 NFL draft. He signed with the Rams on July 11, 1990, but he was released on August 29, 1990, before the start of the regular season. On October 19, 1991, he was released by the Lions.

On February 4, 1992, Goldberg was selected by the Sacramento Surge of the World League of American Football (WLAF) in the seventh round, with the 68th overall pick, of the 1992 WLAF draft. He played in all ten games for the Surge during the 1992 WLAF season and recorded three sacks. Goldberg became a free agent after the 1992 WLAF season and signed with the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. He became close with Deion Sanders during this time. Goldberg was released on September 6, 1993, but signed to the practice squad the next day. On April 20, 1995, he was cut by the Panthers, becoming the first player ever released by the team.

Goldberg's football career ended when he "tore his lower abdomen off his pelvis". He explained that he hoped to return to the league after rehabilitation but was not considered a major asset due to his lack of success. The NFL was "a mixed emotional experience" for him, because he did not attain the level of success on the field that he desired, despite reaching the goal of simply playing in the league.

Professional wrestling career World Championship Wrestling (1997–2001) Undefeated streak (1997–1998)

Following the end of his professional football career, Goldberg began training in powerlifting and mixed martial arts as part of his rehabilitation. During this period, he was approached by WCW performers Lex Luger and Sting, who encouraged him to consider a transition into professional wrestling. Although initially unfamiliar with the industry, Goldberg viewed it as a viable career path and began training at WCW's Power Plant, the company's official developmental facility.

Competing under the ring name Bill Gold, he wrestled in several dark matches during the summer of 1997. He made his in-ring debut on June 23, defeating Buddy Lee Parker in a dark match prior to an episode of Monday Nitro in Macon, Georgia. On July 8, he suffered his only recorded dark match loss, to Chad Fortune, at a WCW Saturday Night taping in Jackson, Tennessee.

Goldberg made his televised debut on the September 22 episode of Monday Nitro, where he defeated Hugh Morrus in what would be the first of a long series of victories. Over the following months, he was booked to win matches in dominant fashion, often defeating opponents in under two minutes. These quick and decisive victories helped build momentum for Goldberg, who was promoted as a powerhouse with exceptional strength and agility. His in-ring persona was characterized by silent intensity, explosive offense, and a distinctive entrance that featured him walking through backstage corridors to the ring.

Goldberg made his first pay-per-view appearance at Halloween Havoc on October 26, assisting Alex Wright in defeating Steve McMichael. The following month, he faced McMichael in his first pay-per-view match at Starrcade on December 28, emerging victorious. and began tallying his consecutive victories on television broadcasts.

On the April 20 episode of Nitro, Goldberg defeated Raven to win the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship. Raven had captured the title the night before at Spring Stampede, but was unable to hold off Goldberg despite interference from members of his faction, the Flock. Two days later on Thunder, Goldberg made his first successful title defense against Mike Enos. He later retained the championship against Saturn at Slamboree on May 17, Konnan at The Great American Bash on June 14, and Curt Hennig on subsequent programming.

Goldberg's rise continued throughout the summer, eventually positioning him as a contender for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship held by Hollywood Hogan, the leader of the New World Order (nWo). A title match between the two was announced for the July 6 episode of Nitro, held at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Before facing Hogan, Goldberg was required to first defeat Hogan's nWo ally Scott Hall in an impromptu match. Goldberg won both contests, capturing the WCW World Heavyweight Championship in front of over 40,000 fans in his hometown. As a result, he vacated the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship.

Following his title win, Goldberg defeated several nWo members in a battle royal at Road Wild on August 8. His undefeated streak culminated at Starrcade on December 27, where he lost the WCW World Heavyweight Championship to Kevin Nash. The match ended Goldberg's reign at 175 days, and the company promoted the loss as breaking his 173–0 undefeated record. Nash was assisted by Scott Hall, who interfered while disguised as a security guard and used a taser to incapacitate Goldberg. Goldberg would later avenge the loss by defeating Hall in a ladder match involving a taser at Souled Out the following month. Wrestling media outlets and Goldberg's peers, including Chris Jericho and Jimmy Hart, have noted that the win count was exaggerated for promotional purposes. The inflation of his record was eventually noticed by fans, leading to skepticism and a decline in the storyline's credibility. Homemade signs tracking Goldberg's record became common at events, with some fans removing them after inconsistencies became apparent.

Goldberg resumed a feud with Diamond Dallas Page and his allies in the Jersey Triad, culminating in a victory over Page at Fall Brawl on September 12. He then turned his attention to Sid Vicious, targeting Vicious's undefeated streak and the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship.

Later that same night, Goldberg accepted an unsanctioned open challenge from WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sting and won, appearing to become a double champion. However, on the following episode of Nitro, WCW commissioner J.J. Dillon voided the result, ruling the match unofficial. Due to Sting's disqualification during the event, the title was declared vacant, and a 32-man tournament was announced to determine a new champion. Goldberg participated but was eliminated in the first round by Bret Hart, following interference from Sid Vicious and the Outsiders, which also cost him the United States Championship. At Starrcade on December 19, Goldberg challenged Hart for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. During the match, Goldberg delivered a kick that legitimately caused Hart a concussion and a neck injury. Despite this, the match continued and ended when special guest referee Roddy Piper awarded the victory to Hart via submission, although Goldberg had not tapped out.

On the December 23 episode of Thunder, Goldberg sustained a serious injury while performing a scripted segment in which he attempted to break the windows of a limousine. During the segment, he punched through a real window with his forearm, severing an artery. He was taken to a hospital for emergency surgery and was sidelined for several months, missing a scheduled appearance at New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Tokyo Dome event in January 2000.

Goldberg returned to WCW on the May 29, 2000, episode of Nitro, interfering in a handicap match involving Kevin Nash. At The Great American Bash on June 11, he turned heel for the first time in his career by attacking Nash during a WCW World Heavyweight Championship match and aligning with the New Blood faction. The alliance was short-lived due to another injury, after which Goldberg returned as a face once again. He defeated Nash at Bash at the Beach on July 9 with assistance from Scott Steiner and later faced both men in a number one contender’s match at New Blood Rising on August 13. Goldberg walked out midway through the match after refusing to take Nash’s finishing move, an action that was scripted to reflect tensions between Goldberg and WCW head writer Vince Russo. He subsequently feuded with Steiner, culminating in a no-disqualification match loss at Fall Brawl on September 17 following outside interference.

All Japan Pro Wrestling (2002–2003) Goldberg had suffered an arm injury during the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race at the Long Beach Grand Prix in April 2002. In August 2002, he returned to the ring in Japan. He initially joined All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), defeating Satoshi Kojima and Taiyō Kea. He went on to defeat Rick Steiner in a match for the W-1 promotion and teamed with Keiji Mutoh to defeat KroniK. His success in Japan led to the WWF – renamed World Wrestling Entertainment – to begin contract negotiations with him. Their rivalry intensified when The Rock held a segment entitled The Rock Concert, where he taunted Goldberg along with Gillberg, but Goldberg defeated The Rock in his debut match at Backlash on April 27, following three spears and a Jackhammer. Goldberg went undefeated over the subsequent half-year, defeating 3-Minute Warning in his first match on Raw on May 5. Goldberg next began a feud with Chris Jericho, culminating in a match between the two at Bad Blood on June 15, which Goldberg won.

In August 2003, Goldberg began a rivalry with Triple H over the World Heavyweight Championship. At SummerSlam on August 24, he participated in the Elimination Chamber match, eliminating Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels, and Chris Jericho before being pinned by Triple H, who used a sledgehammer provided by Ric Flair to retain the title. The feud continued, leading to a Title vs. Career match at Unforgiven on September 21, where Goldberg defeated Triple H to win the championship. Following his title win, Triple H offered a $100,000 bounty to anyone who could sideline Goldberg. Several wrestlers attempted to collect, but it was Batista, Triple H's Evolution stablemate, who succeeded on the October 20 episode of Raw by attacking Goldberg during a title defense against Shawn Michaels, injuring his ankle in kayfabe. Despite the injury and interference from Evolution members, Goldberg retained the championship against Triple H at Survivor Series on November 16. The rivalry culminated in a triple threat match at Armageddon on December 14, where Goldberg lost the championship to Triple H also involving Kane after interference from Evolution, ending his reign at 84 days.

In early 2004, Goldberg entered a feud with Brock Lesnar. At the Royal Rumble event on January 25, Lesnar interfered in the Royal Rumble match, leading to Goldberg's elimination by Kurt Angle. This led to a match between Goldberg and Lesnar at WrestleMania XX on March 14, with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin as the special guest referee. The weeks leading up to 'Mania, rumors began circulating on the Internet that Lesnar would be leaving WWE to pursue a career in the NFL. The week before the event, it was rumored that Goldberg would be leaving WWE as well. Goldberg won the match, after which both he and Lesnar subsequently received Stone Cold Stunners from Austin.

HUSTLE (2004) On January 4, 2004, Goldberg wrestled a single match for the Japanese Hustle promotion in the main event of its inaugural pay-per-view, HUSTLE 1, facing Naoya Ogawa in the Saitama Super Arena. Goldberg won the match by pinfall after Giant Silva interfered, attacking Ogawa.

Legends of Wrestling (2015–2016) Goldberg made his return to professional wrestling on June 7, 2015, at the Legends of Wrestling show at Citi Field in New York. While he was not scheduled to wrestle at the event, Goldberg came to the aid of Rob Van Dam after his match with Scott Steiner. He performed a spear on Steiner and a Jackhammer on Doc Gallows. On January 23, 2016, Goldberg made a second return for the Legends of Wrestling event in Miami, where he delivered another spear to Steiner after his match with Chavo Guerrero.

Return to WWE (2016–2025) Universal Champion and Hall of Fame (2016–2020) On May 31, 2016, Goldberg was announced as the pre-order bonus for the upcoming WWE 2K17 video game. Throughout the summer, Goldberg and WWE 2K17 cover star and former rival Brock Lesnar traded insults with each other through social media and WWE 2K events such as Gamescom. Goldberg would also appear at the WWE 2K SummerSlam event the weekend before the pay-per-view event took place, fueling speculation he would be appearing at the event to confront Lesnar. This led to Paul Heyman challenging Goldberg to face Lesnar on the October 10 episode of Raw, The following week on the October 17 episode of Raw, Goldberg returned to WWE for the first time in over 12 years, and accepting Heyman's challenge. The match took place at Survivor Series, where Goldberg defeated Lesnar in 1 minute and 26 seconds giving Lesnar his first pinfall loss since April 2013. Months later, Goldberg would participate in the Royal Rumble match on January 29, 2017, where he entered at number 28 and eliminated Lesnar following a brief confrontation and a spear, as well as eliminating Rusev and Luke Harper before being eliminated by The Undertaker.

Lesnar then appeared on the following night's episode of Raw and challenged Goldberg to one final match at WrestleMania 33. Goldberg would go on to accept Lesnar's challenge on the February 6 episode of Raw and, on the same episode, also earned a match against Kevin Owens for the WWE Universal Championship. At Fastlane, Goldberg would defeat Owens for the Universal Championship. This led to a match against Lesnar at WrestleMania where Goldberg put his title on the line. At WrestleMania, Goldberg lost the title to Lesnar in what was also his first clean singles loss in his entire career. Goldberg appeared the following night on Raw Talk (which aired on the WWE Network after the Raw broadcast) to wish the fans farewell, but ultimately did not rule out a return in the future.

On January 15, 2018, ESPN announced that Goldberg would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. This was then confirmed on Raw when it was announced by WWE. On March 25, Paul Heyman was announced to induct Goldberg into the Hall of Fame; the event occurred on April 6. Despite his Hall of Fame induction, Goldberg continued to wrestle for WWE. His next match was against The Undertaker at the Super ShowDown event on June 7, 2019. During the match, Goldberg suffered a concussion a few minutes into the match, which severely affected his performance, botching several moves, including the failed Jackhammer on The Undertaker, until The Undertaker finally won the match. His next match was at SummerSlam, where he defeated Dolph Ziggler.

After six months of inactivity, Goldberg returned to WWE on the February 7, 2020 episode of SmackDown, when he appeared via satellite and challenged "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt to a match for the Universal Championship, which Wyatt accepted, setting up a match between the two for Super ShowDown. At Super ShowDown on February 27, Goldberg defeated The Fiend to win the Universal Championship for the second time, becoming the first wrestler to win a world championship after being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. During the following weeks, WWE scheduled a match between Goldberg and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 36 for the Universal Championship, but after Reigns opted to pull out amid concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Goldberg's opponent was changed to Braun Strowman. At WrestleMania, Goldberg lost the Universal Championship to Strowman.

Final feuds and retirement (2021–2025) After a nine-month hiatus, Goldberg faced Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble on January 31, 2021, but was unsuccessful in winning the title. Goldberg returned on the July 19 episode of Raw, its first episode in front of a live audience in over a year, to confront WWE Champion Bobby Lashley, teasing a potential match between the two. On the August 2 episode of Raw, Lashley would accept Goldberg's challenge, making their match at SummerSlam for the WWE Championship, official. At SummerSlam on August 23, Goldberg lost due to not being able to continue after incurring a knee injury. When Lashley continued to attack him after the end of the match, Goldberg's son Gage intervened but ended up being attacked himself. On the October 4 episode of Raw, Goldberg would call out Lashley and in response, Lashley would challenge Goldberg to a no holds barred match at Crown Jewel. At Crown Jewel, Goldberg defeated Lashley to end their feud. On the February 4, 2022, episode of SmackDown, Goldberg would make his return to challenge Universal Champion Roman Reigns to a match at Elimination Chamber, a match that had originally been planned for WrestleMania 36 two years prior. At Elimination Chamber, Goldberg lost to Reigns via technical submission.

On October 5, 2024, at Bad Blood, Goldberg and Gage were in the audience. When World Heavyweight Champion Gunther came out and insulted him and Gage, Goldberg tried to attack him, but was held back by security guards. During the podcast at SEC Network, Goldberg announced that he would be returning to WWE for his retirement match at some point in 2025. On the June 16, 2025 episode of Raw, Goldberg returned and confronted Gunther over the incident at Bad Blood, subsequently challenging him to a match for the World Heavyweight Championship on July 12 at Saturday Night's Main Event XL in Atlanta, which was later made official. At the event with his son Gage at ringside, Goldberg was defeated by Gunther in his retirement match, ending his 28-year career.

Legacy, parodies, and reception "Stone Cold" Steve Austin described Goldberg as one of the strongest wrestlers in history. Notably, Mark Henrywho himself is regarded as one of the world's strongest menalso described Goldberg as one of the strongest people in wrestling. WWE describes Goldberg as "one of the most dominant Superstars to ever set foot inside the squared circle". WWE Hall of Famer and industry veteran Arn Anderson likened Goldberg's popularity at his late 1990s peak to that of Hulk Hogan, The Rock, and Austin, saying that he "was as hot as anybody has ever been in the history of this business". Diamond Dallas Page and Bobby Lashley also claimed that Goldberg was the most popular wrestler in the world at one point in time. Kevin Owens has said that Goldberg was the "figurehead" and "poster boy" of WCW, while Sports Illustrated noted that he "reached the highest point of popularity in pro wrestling". He has been named as the favorite wrestler of figures such as Big E, Randy Orton, Madcap Moss, and Bron Breakker.

Due to his extremely masculine wrestling character, Goldberg has been credited with battling Jewish stereotypes, especially the "nice Jewish boy" stereotype which sees Jewish men portrayed as weak and effeminate.

Trying to replicate WCW's success with Goldberg, WWE began pushing Ryback in 2012 in a similar manner to Goldberg, leading to the portmanteau of "Ryberg" to be devised by fans and commentators for Ryback. In October 2012, after Ryback used Goldberg's Jackhammer move during a match against Kofi Kingston, Goldberg tweeted, "NOW comparisons offend me." Spectators at WWE events had been chanting "Goldberg" during Ryback's matches from 2012, which Ryback said "never bothered [him] because fans were very loyal to Goldberg as Goldberg was the top star at WCW and also had a good run in WWE". In response to Chael Sonnen's confusion about Ryback's appeal in late 2014, former WWE writer Jon Piermarini noted on an episode of Sonnen's podcast that the creative staff were doing "essentially the exact same thing they did with the character when it did not work or catch on the first time" and would only continue to get Goldberg's character over as Ryback. Goldberg would return to WWE around the same time Ryback asked for and was granted his release from the company in 2016.

Many promotions would parody Goldberg's infamous streak, including WWE on multiple occasions, albeit with a losing streak such as with the aforementioned Gillberg as well as Curt Hawkins. In 2014, Ring of Honor started a gimmick for R. D. Evans, where he began gloating about his win streak, which he dubbed the "New Streak", although all of his wins came over jobbers or by disqualification over serious wrestlers like Michael Elgin and Roderick Strong. His streak eventually ended later that year.

Bret Hart, has been highly critical of Goldberg's work and said, "His wrestling, his work rate, was 0 out of 10." Goldberg's later career run has also been criticized; former WCW executive Eric Bischoff stated it is due to his lack of in-ring talent, although Bischoff further said that he viewed only Goldberg and The Rock as legitimate box office draws in 2020. WWE wrestler Riddle has been critical of Goldberg's Universal Championship run and accused him of steroid use. However, he later said that he "would love to work with Goldberg," and that he thought it would be "great for business." In response to fans complaining about Goldberg being put over younger talent, Goldberg responded, "They can complain all they want. I was brought in for a reason. I'm a relief pitcher." He reiterated that he is just a performer and does not book the matches.

Other media

Film and television

Goldberg began acting while working for WCW in 1999. His appearance in Universal Soldier: The Return corresponded with him being featured in the music video. He was a special guest star on Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling. On the show he showed the contestants his various power moves and also how to hit an opponent with a steel chair. He went on to host three seasons of the Speed Channel show Bullrun.

In 2005, Goldberg also starred in the Happy Madison produced Adam Sandler movie The Longest Yard, as an inmate, along with fellow wrestlers Kevin Nash, The Great Khali and Stone Cold Steve Austin, as well as actors Chris Rock and Burt Reynolds among others. In the same year he was also the host of The History Channel documentary series Auto-Maniac and later starred in the movie Santa's Slay where he plays a homicidal Santa Claus who goes on a killing spree on Christmas. In 2007, Goldberg starred in the thriller/drama film Half Past Dead 2 alongside rapper Kurupt.

In March 2010, Goldberg appeared on the ninth season of Donald Trump's reality series The Celebrity Apprentice and was eliminated in the sixth episode. In 2016, Goldberg starred in the documentary film Nine Legends alongside other notable wrestlers, former boxing star Mike Tyson and UFC fighter Randy Couture.

In 2017, Goldberg made his first appearance in the fifth season of The Goldbergs as Coach Nick Mellor, the brother of recurring character Coach Rick Mellor. The show is based on childhood memories of Adam F. Goldberg but the two Goldbergs are of no relation.

In 2018, Goldberg started hosting a knife-based reality show called Forged in Fire: Knife or Death on the History Channel. He appeared in Season 10 Episode 7 ("One of Us") of NCIS: Los Angeles as Special Agent Lance Hamilton.

He also starred in the film American Satan (2017) as the tour manager/bodyguard for a heavy metal band called The Relentless.

On July 17, 2022, Goldberg was the subject of the Biography: WWE Legends.

Video games

Mixed martial arts color commentary

In August 2002, during his professional wrestling tenure in Japan, Goldberg served as color commentator in mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion Pride Fighting Championship. He also participated in MMA training sessions, though without intention to compete himself. Around this time, Goldberg was challenged by Bob Sapp to either a professional wrestling match or a mixed martial arts fight, but nothing came from it. He also owns over 25 vintage cars, including a Plymouth Barracuda, AC Cobra, and Boss 429 Mustang. He still actively practices Muay Thai and holds the rank of black belt in jiu-jitsu.

Goldberg sponsored the Monster Jam truck Goldberg, which was driven by Tom Meents from 2000 to 2001 as part of a deal between WCW and FELD Motorsports. The truck was very successful, winning the Monster Jam World Finals Racing championship in both 2000 and 2001 and the Freestyle championship in 2001. The partnership ended after WCW was bought by WWE, and the truck was renamed Team Meents which later became Maximum Destruction.

In November 2000, Goldberg and his brother Steve co-authored Goldberg's autobiography I'm Next: The Strange Journey of America's Most Unlikely Superhero.

A long-time animal welfare advocate and an American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) spokesman, Goldberg addressed Congress in 1999 to raise awareness of illegal animal fighting.

Goldberg regularly participated in the now-defunct Jimmy V Golf Classic, a golf tournament with the profits going towards cancer research, and often visits children in hospitals who are undergoing cancer treatment.

Personal life

Goldberg has been noted for being open about his Jewish background, which was uncommon in the professional wrestling world, especially during his prime. He famously refused to wrestle on Yom Kippur. He celebrates the Jewish holidays but has downplayed the religious aspects of his Jewish background, admitting in 2005 that he is "so far from religious it's not even funny". From 2001 to 2019, they resided in Bonsall, California, then moved to Boerne, Texas. Their son Gage was born in 2006. He was a redshirted freshman linebacker for the Colorado Buffaloes. Gage expressed interest in a professional wrestling career if he is unable to become a professional football player.

Goldberg has a long scar on the right side of his torso from a tear suffered during a college football game that had required surgery to repair. He also acquired a scar on his right forearm from an altercation in WCW, which kept him out of action for an extended amount of time due to the surgery needed to fix it.

Filmography

+Television Year Title Role Notes 1998 The Love Boat: The Next Wave Lou "The Pariah" Maguire Episode: "Captain Courageous"1999 Louis Theroux's Weird WeekendsHimself Episode: "Wrestling" E! True Hollywood Story Episode: "Hulk Hogan" 2000 The Man Show Episode: "Holiday Show 2" 2002 Yes, Dear Big Guy Episode: "Walk Like a Man" Family Guy Angry bus passenger Episode: "Family Guy Viewer Mail 1" Arliss Himself Episode: "In with the New" Kim Possible Pain King Episode: "Pain King vs. Cleopatra" 2003 Punk'd Himself Episode: "Beyonce and Lindsay Lohan" 2004 Monster Garage Santa Claus Episode: "Box-Truck Wrestling Ring"2005 Modern Marvels Himself Episode: "Private Collections" Desperate Housewives Inmate Episode: "My Heart Belongs to Daddy" Biker Build-OffHost Automaniac The ContenderHimself Episode: "Who's Playing The Game?" 2006 Pros vs. Joes Episodes: "Can You PVJ Champ?" and "Can You Cover Jerry Rice?" 2007 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Cupid Episode: "Loophole" 2007–2010 Bullrun Host2008 Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling Himself Episode: "In-Ring Psychology" Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Himself / Contestant Ep. 3.15 2009–2011 Garage Mahal Host with Brian Corsetti 2010 The Celebrity Apprentice Himself / Contestant 2017, 2019 The Goldbergs Nick Mellor 8 episodes 2018 The Grand Tour Himself Celebrity guest The Flash Big Sir 2 episodes 2018–2023 NCIS: Los Angeles Lance Hamilton 6 episodes 2018–2019 Forged in Fire: Knife or Death Host 22 episodes 2019 Schooled Nick Mellor Episode: "Friendsgiving"

Championships and accomplishments Pro Wrestling Illustrated Comeback of the Year (2016) Rookie of the Year (1998) Rolling Stone Ranked No. 5 of the 10 best WWE wrestlers of 2016 World Championship Wrestling WCW World Heavyweight Championship (1 time) WCW United States Heavyweight Championship (2 times) WCW World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Bret Hart World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE World Heavyweight Championship (1 time) WWE Universal Championship (2 times) WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2018)