Bill Goldberg, at 58, steps into the ring for his final match, aiming to capture the World Heavyweight Championship against Gunther at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 12, 2025, in Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. This marks Goldberg’s first bout since losing to Roman Reigns in 2022 and his chance to add one last world title to his storied 28-year career. The event, airing live on NBC and Peacock at 8 p.m. ET, kicks off a packed wrestling weekend concluding with Evolution on Sunday.
The Gunther-Goldberg feud ignited at Bad Blood 2024 when Gunther insulted Goldberg and his son, Gage, ringside. After reclaiming the World Heavyweight Championship from Jey Uso, Gunther now faces the WWE Hall of Famer in Atlanta, a city tied to Goldberg’s WCW legacy. “The circumstances aren’t always ideal,” Goldberg told Sports, reflecting on the grueling lead-up to performing “in my underwear” before millions. “You adapt and overcome.”
Additional Matches
The card features three other high-stakes bouts:
- LA Knight vs. Seth Rollins: LA Knight seeks revenge against Seth Rollins, whose allies, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, cost Knight three consecutive Money in the Bank matches. Knight’s ambush on Rollins during a June 30 Raw set the stage for this heated clash, promising top-tier wrestling.
- Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre: Drew McIntyre, back from a month-long hiatus, interrupted Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes on SmackDown, only to eat an RKO. This match marks McIntyre’s return since losing a steel cage match to Damian Priest at the last Saturday Night’s Main Event.
- United States Championship: Solo Sikoa (c) vs. Jimmy Uso: Solo Sikoa defends his newly won U.S. title against his older brother, Jimmy Uso. Tensions in the Bloodline saga escalated after Jimmy sided with Jacob Fatu against Sikoa’s revamped group, My Family Tree (MFT), in a tag team win on SmackDown. This family feud promises intense drama.
Predictions and Implications
- Gunther vs. Goldberg: Billed as Goldberg’s retirement match, a Gunther victory seems likely to cement his dominance, though some speculate a shock Goldberg win could lead to a Seth Rollins Money in the Bank cash-in.
- LA Knight vs. Seth Rollins: Rollins, backed by Breakker, Reed, and Paul Heyman, is favored, but a CM Punk interference could tilt the scales for Knight.
- Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre: Orton’s RKO sets him up for a potential win, though McIntyre’s return signals a push toward the Undisputed WWE Championship picture.
- Solo Sikoa vs. Jimmy Uso: Sikoa is expected to retain with interference from MFT, advancing the Bloodline storyline toward SummerSlam.
This 40th edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event delivers a mix of nostalgia, family drama, and high-octane action, with Goldberg’s farewell anchoring a pivotal night for WWE’s future.