WWE Fans React to the Insanely Physical Match Between Drew McIntyre and Goldberg at Royal Rumble
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SINGAPORE – JUNE 27: Drew McIntyre enters the ring during the WWE Live Singapore at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on June 27, 2019 in Singapore. (Photo by Suhaimi Abdullah/Getty Images for Singapore Sports Hub)
Well, your worst fears have not come true. Drew McIntyre kicked out of multiple spears and a Jackhammer to kick Goldberg’s head clean off his shoulders, retaining the WWE Championship.
The match was a very short one, similar to Goldberg’s series of matches against Brock Lesnar. With the right result and fast action, fans exploded on Twitter.
Fans relieved with Drew McIntyre vs Goldberg result
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The feeling of relief was palpable once McIntyre pinned Goldberg. Never have fans been so happy to see McIntyre retain the WWE Title, proving how far he’s come since winning the coveted championship.
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The brawl between McIntyre and Goldberg began before the bell rang with the champion spearing the challenger in the ring. Goldberg returned the favour by spearing McIntyre through the barricade. Once the bell rang, the action was brief but incredibly explosive.
That feeling when Drew McIntyre survived Goldberg. A bless. #RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/gtuHZoFUX6
— Lady Wrestling X (@LadyWrestlingX) February 1, 2021
I got everything I wanted:
– Goldberg
– Drew McIntyre
– A sub-10 minute match
– All finishers
– WWE’s creatively bankrupt booking on full displayRiding high!! 🤠 #RoyalRumble
— Will Young (@willisalsoyoung) February 1, 2021
Drew McIntyre spearing Bill Goldberg was something to behold. #RoyalRumble
— Scott Fishman (@smFISHMAN) February 1, 2021
Twitter hails intensely physical contest
Does he have your respect now, @DMcIntyreWWE? #RoyalRumble @Goldberg pic.twitter.com/svoYHxde8k
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 1, 2021
The match between the two alpha males with egos as big as their muscles had the potential to be a disaster. With the perfect outcome, the right amount of physicality, and a show of respect post-match, this made for quite an excellent affair. Fans praised the physicality in the match.
That was pretty much exactly the match you expected it to be (power moves and finishers) except they didn't do that dumb thing you feared where Goldberg beats Drew McIntyre. Cool moment for McIntyre. Hell of a year for him from last Rumble to tonight. #RoyalRumble
— John Squires (@FreddyInSpace) February 1, 2021
Phew. Exactly what I expected match-wise but I was biting my nails the whole time worrying about the result. I can do without Goldberg matches in 2021 but I can’t deny being invested! Drew McIntyre deserves a real Mania moment this year for sure.#RoyalRumble
— Alistair McGeorge (@AlistairMcG) February 1, 2021
Drew McIntyre defeats Goldberg to retain the WWE Championship! Not as long as I thought it would be, although I did enjoy the prematch brawl they had #RoyalRumble
— Mr. Shyness (@MrShyness8) February 1, 2021
What’s next for champion and challenger?
With this loss, Goldberg can finally ride into the sunset. It should satisfy the WCW legend that he could still challenge for the top prize in the sport at 54. He might not be a box-office draw and is definitely not the one to be the face of WWE.
Drew McIntyre got what he deserves, retaining the WWE Championship and he will headline WrestleMania. McIntyre has built a reputation of an absolute beast in 2020, with his only losses coming against Randy Orton and Roman Reigns. WWE might declare a worthy opponent for the Scottish Warrior at tonight’s Royal Rumble.
I never thought I would say this in my life.
But give me Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus at #WrestleMania for the WWE Championship.
— Old School Zack (@ZackGoller) January 26, 2021
These matches at Wrestlemania:
Drew McIntyre vs Edge – Gold
AJ Styles vs Edge – Gold
Roman Reigns vs Edge – Gold— LivingMythology (@IAmMythology) January 26, 2021
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Dream opponents for the WWE Champion have already been plastered all over social media. A match with Sheamus would bring their story full circle, going from friends to tag team partners and eventually rivals.
As for Edge, he will have a colossal task ahead of him, going from #2 all the way to the end. However, if he ends up doing it, McIntyre vs Edge will be a classic for the ages.
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