As WWE legend Bill Goldberg prepares for his final match this weekend, he expressed to SHAK Wrestling his strong belief that Bron Breakker is the only wrestler deserving to carry on the legacy of the signature move known as the spear. Goldberg, famously recognized as the master of the spear, singled out Breakker as the rightful successor in performing this impactful maneuver.
Goldberg stated firmly,
“I think a thousand percent he’s the only human being in the WWE that should be doing that,”
adding,
“Now, I know I’m going to catch a lot of hell from that, but I don’t care because that’s the truth. I mean, it is what it is.”
The Spear’s Evolution and Goldberg’s Perspective on WWE’s Usage
Originating with Goldberg on WCW Nitro in 1997, the spear became widely recognized for its force and aggression. After Goldberg’s initial wrestling retirement in the early 2000s, other WWE stars such as Roman Reigns and Charlotte Flair started using the spear. Goldberg believes this widespread adoption was part of WWE’s attempt to diminish his iconic status.
He explained,
“Let’s just talk about the reason why everybody started doing the spear at the WWE. I mean, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure that one out, right? I mean, let’s be perfectly honest. They did it to make mine look bad, to downplay mine.”
This theory aligns with WWE’s known history following Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage’s departure to WCW in the mid-1990s, when WWE sought to reduce their prominence while elevating newer talents. Using the spear more frequently among various wrestlers could have been a tactic to dilute Goldberg’s influence.
Goldberg’s Ranking of the Top WWE Spear Performers
While some wrestlers, like Roman Reigns, bring their own legitimacy to the spear due to athletic backgrounds—including Reigns’ experience as a college football player and a brief stint in the Canadian Football League—Goldberg remains critical. In his ranking of the five best spear users, Reigns placed last, falling behind Rhino and Edge, whereas Goldberg reserved the highest accolades for himself and Breakker.
In recent months, Bron Breakker’s spear has drawn significant attention. Praised for his speed and intensity, Breakker reportedly reaches speeds up to 23 mph when running the ropes, as noted by WWE announcer Michael Cole. His performance at this year’s Royal Rumble, where he delivered a devastating spear to social media personality IShowSpeed, went viral across platforms.
The Undertaker’s Support for Bron Breakker’s Exclusive Claim to the Spear
Echoing Goldberg, The Undertaker, in a conversation with Breakker on his Six Feet Under podcast, voiced a similar opinion about the spear’s rightful ownership.
“I said they should take the spear away from everybody else. I know there’s probably some people that probably take exception to that, but I was like, man, that should be his solely,”
said The Undertaker.
Anticipating the Legacy Impact Post-Final Match
As Goldberg approaches the conclusion of his storied career, his declaration places significant spotlight on Bron Breakker as the true heir to the spear’s legacy in WWE. This endorsement may influence how the move is used and protected in future WWE storylines and performances. Fans and wrestlers alike will be watching Breakker closely to see if he continues to embody the power and intensity that define the spear, preserving Goldberg’s iconic move for the next generation of WWE talent.
