Stone Cold Finally Explains Why WWE Fans Never Got Austin vs. Goldberg—And It’s Not What You Think
WWE fans have debated it for decades: Why did Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Goldberg never happen?
Two of the most dominant icons of the Attitude Era. One ring. Endless “what ifs.”
Now, Stone Cold Steve Austin has finally told the full story — and the truth may surprise longtime fans.
Speaking on Chris Van Vliet’s Insight podcast, the Texas Rattlesnake opened up about the long-rumored dream match and revealed why WWE never pulled the trigger.
🐍 Why Austin vs Goldberg Was Pitched — But Never Happened
According to Austin, the idea was discussed when Goldberg first arrived in WWE after his legendary WCW run. However, timing turned out to be the biggest obstacle.
Austin explained that while Goldberg was already massively popular, WWE wanted him to establish himself first within the company before stepping into the ring with Stone Cold.
Goldberg needed time in WWE to really get going and fully settle in. He was over, no doubt — but not at the level needed yet.
Austin also pointed out that this all happened during the chaotic Monday Night Wars, when both companies were touring nonstop and closely monitoring each other’s moves.
As weeks turned into months, momentum shifted, schedules changed, and eventually… the moment passed.
“Then it just never happened,” Austin admitted, adding that Goldberg remains a close friend to this day.
💔 A Dream Match Lost to Timing
Despite strong fan demand and backstage discussions, the stars simply never aligned. No injury. No backstage heat. Just missed timing in one of wrestling’s busiest eras.
For fans, it remains one of WWE’s greatest “what could have been” moments.
🏔️ Stone Cold on Wrestling’s Mount Rushmore
During the same interview, Austin also addressed another hot topic — his personal wrestling Mount Rushmore — and made it clear why he refuses to lock it down to just four names.
Austin praised Shawn Michaels as possibly the best in-ring performer ever, placing him alongside Eddie Guerrero, whom he described as “straight money.”
He also gave major respect to legends like Hulk Hogan, Brock Lesnar, The Undertaker, John Cena, Harley Race, and his all-time favorite, Ric Flair.
For Austin, greatness in wrestling can’t be limited to just four faces carved in stone.
🧠 Final Take
Stone Cold vs Goldberg wasn’t blocked by politics or ego — it was a victim of timing, momentum, and wrestling history moving too fast.
And that reality might make the missed dream match even harder for fans to accept.
💬 Do you think Austin vs Goldberg would’ve been a classic — or is it better left as wrestling’s biggest “what if”?
