Goldberg’s Son Gage Opens Door to Pro Wrestling Career After Football

One Big Thing

Gage Goldberg, son of WWE legend Bill Goldberg, says wrestling could be his “backup plan” if his football career doesn’t work out.

Key Details

• Gage currently plays linebacker for the Colorado Buffaloes
• He discussed wrestling possibilities in a recent Sportskeeda WrestleBinge interview with Bill Apter
• Has previous WWE experience, appearing in segments with his father in 2016 and 2021

Direct Quote

“Wrestling would be cool, having all the … being amped up and everything, having all that adrenaline. But, then also, I know my place right now is with football,” Gage told Apter.

Football First

• Primary focus remains on football career
• Uses wrestling-style moves on the football field
• Sees wrestling techniques as beneficial for football tackling

Why It Matters

• Represents potential next generation of wrestling legacy families
• Could follow path of other football players-turned-wrestlers like Roman Reigns and Goldberg himself
• Brings built-in name recognition and family connection to potential future wrestling career

Previous WWE Appearances

• Featured in 2016 during Goldberg’s WWE return
• Involved in 2021 storyline between Goldberg and Bobby Lashley
• Experienced being put in Bobby Lashley’s Hurt Lock

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