WCW Region, Third Round, Ladder Match: (5) Andre the Giant vs. (13) Goldberg

Yeh, I wanna echo the "Andre wouldn't put over Goldberg" argument as bullshit. Any lack of commitment from Goldberg to the industry hasn't been exposed if this is prime Bill. Sure he was pushed to the moon and hadn't earned it, same as Warrior. Andre was washed up yeah, but I don't see anyone else other than Hogan excelling against him in that era. I think that holds up quite well as a comparison.

Ok look - this is Bill Goldberg vs big wrestlers. THE GUY IS THE BEST OF ALL TIME AGAINST THEM, in or out of kayfabe. I know Andre is arguably the best of this list, but LOOK at these results.

Vs The Giant - 22 wins and zero defeats
Vs Bam Bam Bigelow - 12 wins, 1 draw, zero defeats
Vs Kane - 4 wins, 1 draw, zero defeats
Vs Mark Henry - 1 win, 0 defeats
Vs Batista - 1 win, 0 defeatss
Vs Hulk Hogan - 1 win, 0 defeats
Vs Tank Abbott - 2 wins, 0 defeats
Vs Big Bossman - 1 win, 0 defeats
Vs Brock Lesnar - 1 win, 0 defeats
Vs Roadblock - 1 win, 0 defeats
Vs Kevin Nash - 5 wins, 1 draw, 1 defeat
Vs Scott Hall - 6 wins, 0 defeats

The ONLY big guy he's ever lost to is Kevin Nash, but the combined win/loss of him vs every large opponent he's ever faced?

Goldberg - 57 wins, 2 draws, 1 defeat.

Anyone thinking this is "easily" Andre because he can climb a ladder is talking shit. Yeah, he might win, but I'm near certain that a) Goldberg has the edge in ladder experience and wins and b) he's the best of all time vs guys of similar size to Andre.

And that's why I'm taking Bill. I took Gagne against him as by FAR the best wrestlers against him are scientific submission wrestlers - four losses, no wins vs Bret Hart. He doesn't lose to big guys though. If Andre doesn't like losing to him, who cares. Regal shot on him and embarassed him, Goldberg picked up the win anyway. That's what will happen here. If Andre isn't ok with being booked to go out, he'll make Bill look shit before losing anyway. Personally, I'd like to think that Andre isn't that much of a douche to someone who hasn't yet proven unworthy for the rub, and agrees to go up for the Jackhammer. If not, shitty looking spear and up the ladder for the win for Goldberg.

Who's next?