Ryback was often compared to Goldberg throughout his career, with many fans chanting the WCW icon’s name during his matches. The Big Guy left WWE in August 2016, two months before Goldberg returned to the company after 12 years.
On his podcast, The Ryback Show, the former Intercontinental Champion spoke about possibly going head-to-head with Goldberg. He also clarified that his use of the 55-year-old’s Jackhammer move was nothing personal:
Ryback launched his own supplement company, Feed Me More Nutrition, in 2016. He has also amassed an impressive 411k subscribers on his YouTube channel. The 40-year-old has not signed a full-time deal with any wrestling promotion since departing WWE, but he plans to perform again one day.
Ryback addresses WWE fans comparing him to Goldberg
While Goldberg defeated opponents with his trademark Spear and Jackhammer moves, Ryback used the Meathook Clothesline and Shell Shock to secure victories. Many fans felt that the superstars’ appearances and powerhouse performances were similar, leading to inevitable comparisons.
Although he has always enjoyed Goldberg’s work, Ryback added that he drew more inspiration from WWE legend Stone Cold Steve Austin:
Ryback’s last WWE match ended in defeat against Kalisto on the Payback 2016 kickoff show. He left the company three months later after opting not to renew his contract.
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