Goldberg’s final challenge is officially set, but a surprising detour could precede his career-ending match. During a recent episode of WWE RAW, the hall of famer returned to confront World Heavyweight Champion Gunther, setting up a title bout for the Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 12 in Atlanta, Georgia. WWE is promoting this encounter as Goldberg’s last match.
However, a speculative angle proposes an unexpected development involving Ludwig Kaiser, who has been absent from WWE television for 49 days. In this hypothetical scenario, Kaiser could make his return to RAW this week to issue a direct challenge to Goldberg. The premise suggests Kaiser might dare Goldberg to face him before getting his championship opportunity against Gunther.
This development could lead WWE official Adam Pearce to schedule a last-minute match between Kaiser and Goldberg for Night of Champions. A contest in Saudi Arabia would align with Goldberg’s history as a popular attraction at previous events in the country, potentially serving as his final appearance there. The proposed outcome would see Goldberg decisively defeat Kaiser in his classic dominant style ahead of his title match with Gunther.
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Kaiser’s involvement would be significant given his current status. He has been off-screen since a match on the May 5 episode of WWE Main Event, despite reports from mid-June confirming he is healthy and on the active roster. The creative team has reportedly lacked a storyline for him, a situation made more notable by his former Imperium leader Gunther’s recent World Heavyweight Championship victory. Adding another layer, Kaiser confirmed via social media on June 20 that he was vacationing in Italy with Gunther.
This long absence stands in stark contrast to the ambitions Kaiser expressed earlier in 2025, when he declared it would be his breakout year and received high praise from The Undertaker. While any scenario involving Kaiser remains speculative, the confirmed main event will see Goldberg attempt to end his career by dethroning Gunther.
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