Goldberg debuts with impressive win over The Rock at WWE Backlash 2003; watch video

In 2000s, WWE (n WWF) me a lot of offers to Goldberg to leave WCW, but Hall of Famer never left company. However, around 2003, WWE bought WCW and Goldberg eventually ended up signing a contract with wrestling giant. WWE writers wrote an impressive debut storyline for Goldberg which included him going up against WWE legend Rock. After week’s long feud, Goldberg and Rock faced each or in an impressive singles match at Backlash 2003. match was loved by both fans and critics and was also hailed as one of best matches of 2003. match also gave a huge bump to Goldberg’s character, which started attracting crowds to WWE shows.

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WWE Backlash 2003: How Goldberg vs Rock feud started

feud began a day after WrestleMania 19, where Rock held a segment called “ Rock Appreciation Night,” to promote his win against Stone Cold Steve Austin. During segment, Rock delivered an impressive heel promo and discussed list of people he has beaten in his career. He n started talking about Stone Cold and how he retired him at WrestleMania 19. When Rock said “ one is left to beat me,” Goldberg me his WWE debut and anunced himself as Rock’s next opponent, before attacking him with a spear.

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On next episode of WWE RAW, Goldberg asked Rock to fight him at Backlash, but “ Great One” refused. However, on April 14 episode of RAW, Rock accepted Goldberg's challenge and vowed to come out victorious. A week later, Rock held ar segment entitled “Rock Concert”. Rock dissed Goldberg and his city by singing a song. Goldberg appeared from audience, only to have Rock execute a Rock Bottom on him.

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WWE Backlash 2003: Goldberg defeats Rock

As soon as bell rang, Goldberg hit Rock with his own move, Rock Bottom. Goldberg tried to deliver a spear, but “People’s Champion” dodged, resulting in Goldberg hitting ring post. Rock took vant and trapped Goldberg in a sharpshooter, but former WCW champion broke free and delivered a spear. However, Rock soon recovered and was able to execute a spinebuster followed by a Rock Bottom, ar spinebuster and a People's Elbow. Despite getting hit by all those powerful moves, Goldberg kicked out of a pin. Afterwards, Goldberg delivered two spears and a Jackhammer to win match via pinfall.

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