Wrestling Legend Bill Goldberg was recently inducted into the Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame, and spoke with Scott Johnson of News 4 Jacksonville about the experience.
Goldberg is among several legendary wrestlers who achieved dual success in football and professional wrestling, along with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and the late Steve “Mongo” McMichel. When asked which sport is more physically demanding, Goldberg said there’s no comparison.
“Wrestling 100%… because you’re a professional athlete mixed with a rock star. You’re on the road every two days. I was on the road 210 days my first year. It’s no comparison.”
Goldberg says he’s proud to be a role model for Jewish children, and encourages people to break free of any stereotypes that may be placed on them.
Even though he was inducted into the Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame, he remains a proud University of Georgia ‘Bulldog,’ and jokes that he gets nauseated by their rival Florida Gator’s team colors, orange and blue.
He didn’t give any clues about who he’ll wrestle in his retirement match next year, but shared a quote that exemplifies how difficult it is for wrestlers to retire from the ring.
“You’re not retired until you’re dead in the wrestling business… that’s how it works.”
Check out Bill Goldberg’s full interview with Going Ringside:
