With Adam Pearce on vacation, Nick Aldis will assume control of the June 16 episode of WWE RAW. This temporary authority comes just weeks before the Night of Champions premium live event, placing Aldis in a position to make pivotal decisions for the broadcast.
A significant development centers on the expected return of Goldberg. He is scheduled to appear on the program, initiating the final run of his career. This situation presents Aldis with the immediate opportunity to determine the scheduling for Goldberg’s confirmed retirement match against the reigning World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther.
Rumors have indicated a specific plan for Goldberg’s final bout, which would see him compete at the Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 12 in his hometown of Atlanta. This event was purportedly selected to provide a fitting send-off in a city significant to his career origins.
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However, Aldis possesses the authority to schedule the contest for an earlier date. An alternative is to make the World Heavyweight Championship Match official for the upcoming Night of Champions event in Saudi Arabia. Such a move would directly conflict with the rumored long-term strategy, creating a point of contention between the two General Managers.
This potential booking change is anticipated to escalate tensions between Aldis and Pearce. The foundation for the high-profile retirement match has been established, with Gunther recently winning the World Heavyweight Championship and having previous on-screen interactions with Goldberg, most notably at the Bad Blood event in Atlanta. Goldberg has also stated he is physically prepared for his final in-ring performance.
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