At Wrestlemania 33, WWE Universal Champion Goldberg squared off against Brock Lesnar.
In Goldberg’s previous two matches during his return to WWE, against Lesnar and Kevin Owens, the matches were both less than 2 minutes.
Thanks to @MGT1716, we now know that Goldberg's entrance was longer than his previous two matches #WrestleMania
— Gabs (@gloriousgabs) April 3, 2017
Many people joked that the entrances would be longer than the match.
Goldberg's entrance will be longer than this match #Wrestlemania
— ICW Podcast (@icw_podcast) April 3, 2017
Oh God. Goldberg's walk to the ring could last longer than the match. #WrestleMania
— Peter M. Olsen (@banishedcougar) April 3, 2017
Official time for @Goldberg entrance 2:34. Not good. While @BrockLesnartook 1:08 to get to ring. Will the match be longer. #wrestlemania
— Nicholas Huba (@ACPressHuba) April 3, 2017
Well, it turns out they were wrong. The match actually turned out to be quite fun and longer!
https://twitter.com/BulletClubItal/status/848731662573858816
I popped for the spear. Also, this match has already lasted longer than any other recent Goldberg match. #Wrestlemania
— Darrin Wright 🏒🎙️ (@darrinwright) April 3, 2017
And Brock showed off what a freak athlete he is.
https://twitter.com/BulletClubItal/status/848732125050351616
Brock suplexed Goldberg 10 times!
https://twitter.com/ThoughtsOn_WWE/status/848732414079901696
Then Brock hit Goldberg with an F-5 to capture the Universal Title.
F-5!
1..2..3!
And your NEEEEEWWWW Universal Champion…
Brock LESNAR!!!! #Wrestlemania pic.twitter.com/vcl3IBBNmH— WrestlingGIFs (@WrestleGIF) April 3, 2017
And, for the record, here is how long the match was:
This is my match time. pic.twitter.com/R8N5P3IN1F
— △⃒⃘⚜️ (@imsoshive_) April 3, 2017
What the Length of this Match Meant
Lesnar has been champion ever since. He has defended the belt three times. Once against Samoa Joe, another in a five-way with Joe, Roman Reigns, and Braun Strowman, and finally against Strowman in a single’s match at No Mercy. The two single’s matches lasted less than ten minutes. The five-way was longer, but Brock was out of action for most of it. It is clear he doesn’t have the wind for a long match anymore. He can only wrestle for a few minutes. Perhaps, as Sandra as said on multiple posts, Lesnar is not cut out to be a champion.
What did you think of the match? Share your thoughts.