My name is Tariq Oraby and I have been watching TNA since it's inception on the wrestling channel in the UK. But I live in Egypt so watching TNA is a lot harder considering the two channels that show Impact show older episodes; but I keep up using the internet. Ever since talent like Rhino, Christian and Jeff Hardy jumped to TNA people have talked about the possibility of others jumping either from WWE or out of retirement. Goldberg immediately comes to mind and although at first (like Kurt Angle's jump) it will spark a frenzy in the long run I fear it will ruin TNA.

The Goldberg persona has been done to death by both WCW and WWE; his endless winning streak was repetitive and lacking storyline originality throughout. His less-then inspiring repetitive battles against the NWO were what in my opinion helped destroy any lead WCW had in the ratings against WWE. Then, once again the character was revived once more in his exact package in WWE in 2003. Goldberg did exactly what he did in WCW but instead of it being with the NWO it was a rivalry with Evolution. What makes Goldberg so repetitive is his move set. Power moves often get big pops from crowds and are needed at times when cards are heavy set in lightweight/highflying styles and ground/pound wrestling styles. But to years of that dolled-up Vertical Suplex and the Spear is more then enough; does anyone remember other classic Goldberg moves" I don't, his arsenal consisted mostly of rights and lefts and of course shoulder tackles. His appeal, especially to younger viewers, was the intense, big fight take no crap from anyone attitude. But then comes the lack of mic work. I, for one, am not big on wrestlers needing mic work to be good champions, but they have to be able to cut at least one decent promo in their lifetime and can anyone name me a promo that Goldberg will be remembered for"

One can't blame the bookers for his failure (although towards the end of his WCW run, the Goldberg gets arrested angle did not amuse many fans). The Goldberg character is one that is very hard to cast in any other way other then the way it has been used throughout Bill Goldberg's career. It is not easy to turn him heel and without mic-work the face roles that Goldberg can (or could) play are basic. The reason, in my view, that the Goldberg character never succeeded (and will ruin TNA if TNA can get him) is because the way Goldberg was used throughout his career is the only way Goldberg can be used. It's too hard to repackage or turn him heel or even cast him in a different role. With limited moves and mic-work the Goldberg character was always doomed to the same fate and would further put TNA in the whole. The difference between WWE's failure to sell Goldberg was they have money and pools full of extra, younger talent to fall back on where as WCW didn't and TNA doesn't. If TNA brought in Goldberg he would have an expensive contract (as he always demands big money) and would have to be put over (something else he demands). If it succeeds it would defiantly make TNA as a company and probably put them ahead of WWE but if it is to fail TNA would surely not have the money or talent to save it's self from the time and money lost on Goldberg. Which is why I really do hope TNA don't bring Goldberg in for one last run (imagine how bad his ring work would be now that he's older). And besides I think TNA would make as many if not more headlines if they turn down an opportunity to work with Goldberg than if they accept an offer to work with him.

by Tariq Oraby ..