Prior to the internet, social interactions and physical activity were more pronounced. One significant loss attributed to the internet is the enjoyment of pro wrestling where narratives were untainted by backstage knowledge. Goldberg, a former NFL player, seamlessly embodied the archetype of an invincible wrestler, representing a shift in entertainment. His debut came at a time when the internet was still emerging, allowing for a surprise factor. The simplicity of his character negated the need for vulnerability or complex storytelling, showcasing a unique commitment to the invincible gimmick.
Goldberg was a fringe NFLer at the end of his football career when he was identified by WCW as a guy who looked like a star. He certainly did: huge and bald and intense.
Goldberg didn’t really have the full-contact pantomime required to tell a story in a wrestling ring, implying he could only work as an unstoppable monster.
The wrestling internet was in its infancy, and there was as much bad information as good, so when Goldberg made his televised debut, it was effectively without warning.
What made Goldberg's career unique was the unwavering commitment to the gimmick of an invincible character, which was unlike anything seen before in wrestling.
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