Goldberg Praises Brock Lesnar’s NFL Attempt, Calling It Unbelievable

One Big Thing

WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg has publicly commended Brock Lesnar’s ambitious 2004 NFL pursuit with the Minnesota Vikings, despite its ultimate lack of success.

Why It Matters

This rare show of respect between two of wrestling’s most dominant forces highlights the challenging nature of cross-sport transitions, even for elite athletes.

By The Numbers

• Lesnar’s NFL attempt came after his initial 2-year WWE run (2002-2004)
• He signed with the Minnesota Vikings practice squad in 2004
• Lesnar was released before the regular season began

Key Details

• Speaking to News 4 Jacksonville’s Scott Johnson, Goldberg praised Lesnar’s courage to attempt the career switch
• Goldberg emphasized Lesnar’s lack of football background, making the attempt more impressive
• The WWE legend acknowledged Lesnar’s impressive physical attributes as a logical reason to try football

Direct Quote

“Yeah, you know, he gave it a shot for sure. I mean, he was a wrestler, never played football, and with that type of physical package, I mean, why not give it a shot? More power to him. That was unbelievable that he tried to accomplish that.”

The Latest

• Goldberg has announced plans for a retirement match in 2025
• Lesnar’s wrestling future remains uncertain due to alleged connections to the Vince McMahon trafficking lawsuit
• Their last memorable encounter was at Survivor Series 2016, following Goldberg’s 12-year hiatus

Looking Forward

The mutual respect between these two powerhouses adds another layer to their complex history, which includes both criticized and celebrated matches.

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