For context: Bret Hart had that career-ending injury at 42. AJ Styles is 44 right now.

Only Corny can take a Goldberg segment and bring in Sir Mix-a-Lot.

This guy answered his own question by opening with Goldberg literally beat people up.

Came for Jim Cornette on Bret Hart’s opinion of Goldberg. Got what felt like 10 solid minutes on Zeus. Not even disappointed.

Dam Batista catching strays lol

Bret hart is mostly correct about wrestling

I love Bret Hart's brutal honesty.

I’m still heartbroken that he ended Bret’s career. Bret was always my favorite wrestler, even WCW Bret.

To me, Goldberg is the definition of "an act" in wrestling. He was given a gimmick, could work that gimmick and have the standard, but limited, Goldberg match which when combined with a super push and the fact that he came along at exactly the right time got him super over for a short period of time.

When I saw the title I went “oh this should be good”😂

Bret Hart’s criteria for a great wrestler is the same as mine. You have to be good in the ring, a good storyteller, good on the mic (but you don’t have to be The Rock) and you have to do it all while not injuring the guy you’re working with. On that basis, Bret is a 10 and Goldberg is a 0. Picking a guy up and slamming them or spearing them isn’t wrestling. It’s brawling. Steve Austin did that, but he didn’t injure people for real either. Goldberg was just a more successful Ahmed Johnson. Both about equal in the ring and on the mic. Say what you want about that, but WWE is still in business and they fired the popular guy who was hurting people. WCW kept pushing Goldberg until he ended the career of the best technical wrestler and storyteller ever.

It's easy. As I understood, Bret rates wrestlers in three categories. In-ring ability, look and promo. If you hurt your opponents you basically fail at your job as a wrestler or at the very least at the in-ring part.

" Whoever came up with the idea to beat Goldberg, that was bad, but whoever okayed it, that was worse" - Bobby Heenan

The thought of Corny talking to Sir Mix-a-Lot is hilarious

Jim is like the Aristotle of Professional wrestling. He has so much knowledge about the business!

I was very invested in the Hogan vs Zeus storyline. I thought Zeus was the scariest wrestler in the world. Those are my oldest memories about wrestling. I was very young.

The more time goes on the more people realize how right Bret was and has been for the last 25 years

“Goldberg literally beat up people”. That’s not how it’s supposed to actually go. Hence, why Bret would give him a 0. He didn’t know how to do anything else. Even Hogan knew how to sell to set up the comeback, cut a promo, build a story-line, understood timing. Goldberg couldn’t do any of that.

In WCW, I never saw anyone get over faster than Goldberg and I never saw anyone get a bigger push. I guess WWE had the Warrior. WCW was famous for killing the golden goose.

He's definitely right about Warrior in 1989. That's all my 9 year old self cared about. Demolition was over as f*ck, too.

That “Sir Mix A Lot” story might be the best wrestling story I’ve heard and it just zipped on by. I need to know more about this lol

Everything else aside. He deserves credit for legitimately lifting and holding big show for those jackhammers. The pop when he got him up was insane.

So Jim and Sir Mix a Lot had phone call conversation at one point in our lives! Who knew?! lol

I still can’t believe Jim Cornette was on speaking terms with RICK RUBEN 😂 so crazy!

That Millie Vanille comparison was brilliant from Jim.

Zeus also wrestled in WCW after Hogan went there, so obviously Deebo liked the payday.

Zeus worked Summerslam, survivor series and a tag team cage match in December

It was same with push Warrior got leading up to his match with Hogan.

Bret Hart is being generous...I would give Goldberg -5 stars...

One thing I can say, for some reason Goldberg and Brock both left WWE for a while and came back and became the most paid per appearance wrestlers. They didn’t have the longest career but it helped them keep their mystic, enjoy life a while and keep their bodies in amazing shape! So maybe that works leave the business a bit.

This is how I define Goldberg. He was build as a old western freight train inside WCW. He would show up and in 2 minutes he was off to the next destination. Much like a train he's unable to change where his tracks are going and can only move at one speed once he builds up speed. He bowls through anyone that gets in his way, and is more of a display of raw power, rather than adaptability. He was the Gordon of the trainyard (points to anyone that gets that reference). Anyone that ignores how powerful he was would get injured or worse. Whereas... someone like.... Samoa Joe for example, since he has a similar undefeated streak in TNA, Joe was built like a Jeep Wrangler. Not the prettiest of vehicles, but is able to adapt to any weather or road condition and make the best of it. Capable of bringing multiple passengers to their destination without too much trouble, and can be used at a multitude of speeds. Goldberg had his time, he served a purpose, he was bigger than the rest of the yard, but because of changing track conditions, he was unable to sustain his usefulness once newer smaller... faster... models came out, but every now and then his conductor takes him out for a run and people end up getting hurt. Onlookers marvel at his presence, but his usefulness is long gone.

When Zues no sold the chair shot from hogan, young me lost my shit

The problem with Goldberg he was super green trying to do MMA, martial arts stlye stuff that he couldn't do. Like Dusty said don't do shit you don't know how to do.

Goldberg had a look and nothing else. Bret's completely justified.

Lolll I saw No Holds Barred as a kid and loved it. The only thing I remember about WWE Zeus R.I.P. Tiny was Macho Man cutting a promo with Zeus and talking about seeing the "Madness" in his eyes. That was all awesome lolll. But as I grew up, Bret Hart became my GOAT.

The lead in to the Stephen P New ad is 😂😂😂😂😂

Corny. Is an encyclopedia. Of wrestling. Pure entertainment

There's only 2 who defeated Goldberg in WCW, Kevin Nash and Glass car Window.

Don’t get me wrong… The information Jim provides is always a great reason to tune in… But lately I’ve started listening specifically for Brian’s sponsor segues! Great stuff!

I was into Hogan and Zeus way more.. Zeus was the ultimate heel!!!

I love that Cornette just compared Goldberg to Milli Vanilli

My teenage self was definitely a Goldberg mark for a bit.. until he beat Raven for the US title. After that, I was pretty much off the train. Don’t think I’d give him a 0/10 like Brett, but pretty close, and I can definitely understand why he’s bitter about it 😬

thank you for being a part of my childhood and for sharing these conversations with us

This sketch of Goldberg looks like the sketch of Sullivan on the couch lol love the cartoon thumbnails!😁

“Protect our kids from eating reindeer shit.” 🤣🤣🤣

As a package of course Goldberg isn’t a zero. But as far as in-ring, I can’t disagree with Bret.

Travis…this may be your best work ever!! Merry Christmas to you and the rest of the Cult!!

I could never imagine a phone convo between Corny and Sir Mix A Lot haha

Goldberg actually did more wrestling moves, and had longer matches in WCW, than in the WWF. But he did need to work more on his craft.

Zeus did a lot for African Americans in the 90s. Was very rare to see someone like us in a main event spot in WWF…let alone with a megastar like Hogan. He might not be great at wrestling, but the image was worth a million.

12:09 That transition is a work of art!

I couldn’t care less about The Ultimate Warrior. I was a huge Hogan fan, he’s the reason I got into wrestling. There were a lot of Hulkamaniacs in 1989. Brian Last is just talking out of his ass.

People who aren't old enough to remember have no idea how huge Goldberg was at one point, only Austin and Hogan were on par with him at his peak.

I think the person who sent this question forgot that wrestling is supposed to be a work.

Brian is wrong about Zeus. I was 10 years old. And was pumped up as hell for that main event. The way they built Zeus up . I wanted to see what they could do to him to beat him. Brian doesn't know what he's talking about.

As low as Jim Cornette's opinion of the Ultimate Warrior is, the Ultimate Warrior never hurt anybody in-ring, and was not in any physical altercations outside of the ring.

Brian wasn't lying about WWF 1989, we only cared about Warrior & Demolition. Hogan to me at the time was becoming sickening

I remember catching the Goldberg vs. Hugh Morris match at someone's house. I didn't watch much WCW back then as I don't believe my family had the channel (TBS?) it was on. That and I was content with watching WWF every week. Yet this squash match caught my attention. Maybe it resonated with me as it reminded me a lot of the Ultimate Warrior and how he was built up in his first few matches. Goldberg looked like a killer. The internet wasn't what it was today so I didn't get to follow the hype and things went as they did but for those rare times I watched WCW somewhere for the next year or so, Goldberg was who I remember and who I wanted to see. Got me hooked with that ont match.

Probably the most seamless transition to the lawyer ad yet.

Sir Mix A Lot's two hits was "Baby Got Back", and, "Jump On It".. Jump On It came out around 95 or 96 though

Golberg was like a wild guerilla in the ring. He knocked himself out in his match with the Undertaker.

Goldberg's greatest contribution/legacy is inspiring Gillberg! I can hear the chants now "Giiillllbeeeerg Giiiiillllbeeerrg" with the sparklers 😂

I love South Park style animation for this channel & the advertisement for Christmas about eating reindeer shit was absolutely hilarious😆. This is one of my favorite of these videos 😆!

1989 was all about Piper, Heenan and Monsoon on PrimeTime Wrestling building all the Heenan Family matches.

He's obviously not a technical genius but I can appreciate him for what he was. It's undeniably impressive that he could pull off doing the Jackhammer on The Giant.

“Zues” he’s referring to is “Debo” from Friday I’m guessing.

I was a kid in 89 we were waiting for Hulk and Zeus we didn't care if people could wrestle we didn't know any better.

Colts Neck NJ!!! About 30 minutes north of my house! Old money type of neighborhood. lots of horse farms, hence the name and some very impressive mansions in that area.

No holds barred was a classic. "What's that smell?...Dookieeee" lmfao. classic. And!!!! Da Hogan Vs Zeus match as a kid was bigger then life. I was so afraid for Hogan but to see him breakthrough ...That had me n my friends Pump up in front of out TV. Ya tripping .

Goldbergs matches were like Dan Severns matches without the believability.

I’m a little surprised someone hasn’t tried to sue Santa.

I love the punch line about the lawyer 🤣🤣🤣

Number one rule in the ring they don't hurt anyone. Don't forget 20 years later he learned.... he still almost put Undertaker in a wheelchair and the match wasn't embarrassment.

Goldberg defeating Hollywood Hogan @ the Georgia Dome in front of 40,000 attending fans on 'free' TV on WCW: Nitro wasn't 'the first one', it is the ONLY one as there is no rematch. Kevin Nash was a transitional champion before Hollywood Hogan got the WCW Championship back.

Love the drawing... sunny days in the BACK

Jim should’ve asked Sir Mix A Lot to come to SMW & rap The Gangsta to the ring

Hogan & Nash killed Goldberg Streak but the follow up was crap. Kevin Nash stated that he would spent all those days dodging Goldberg as the person who screwed him over making suspenseful to finally have match with and lose to Goldberg. However I feel more likely reason was so Kevin claim undefeated streak like Goldberg and get himself over more. Hogan wanted to end streak so not to be outdone maneuvering himself champion stopping Kevin push in the process. I agree they eventually had to kill the streak at some point but it was backstage politics stopped dead in tracks from ever begin properly followed up in the first place.

Demolition was my favorite tag team. After that, it was LOD and the rockers.

Nah bro…. That Zeus angle had a lot of people interested

Forget about Hogan and Zeus. What was Rick Martel and Rick Rude like in real life.

3:56 Austin refused to make that mistake with Brock

My posse`s on Broadway That was the other Huge mix alot song.

I watching old videos from World Class. Now I know where I heard Steven P. New's jingle before!

WCW messed up having him job to Nash the way he did with the cattle prod and then the next night was the finger point of doom!!!

Corny has been dogging Giant Gonzalez/El Gigante a bunch, lately. 🤣

Goldberg is the vin diesel of wrestling. He fits 1 role and only 1 role. He was hot fire when he 1st came out and over time was exposed. Now he gets by on nostalgia from the good days. Yes i mean the fnf series.

Botch-berg was more dangerous than Nia Jax. Almost half the time he injures someone during one of his matches. Luckily for most, the person that is injured half the time was himself. He could do a 5 minute squash match easy enough, but anything more his deficiencies became abundantly clear. Also, he tended to believe his own hype and never wanted to lose or have competitive matches. He needed a Darth Vader to continue his career trajectory beyond squash matches and he never wanted one... he felt he should destroy Darth in 5 minutes.

Can we just take a moment and appreciate Jim Cornette in his Sir Mix-A-Lot outfit?

Bret Hart might be the creator of the modern smark. He has more credibility and actual reasons to be upset than damn near anyone at least. If he ever got bored he could definitely have a successful podcast. Fans are negative and bitter as hell and Bret is as good at being that as he was being a top 10 all time wrestler.

Goldberg is the wrestling embodiment of a top fuel dragster, great in short straight bursts, but he isn’t like Bret Hart, which Bret is more like a race car in the Le Mans 24 hours, fast and technical but can go a long distance.

It was Kevin Nash that cooled Goldberg jets at Starcade that year.

You can’t mistake hype for ability.

Brock is what Goldberg was supposed to be.

It was Kevin Nash that booked himself to beat Goldberg and kill the the streak. Nash wash the booker man at the time.

He Picks Things up! And He SLAMS THEM DOWN!

Travis, my main man, you've done it again!

Someone ask corny a question on Lord Steven Regal as one of the greatest in 93-98 WCW, demons be damned.

My fondest memory of no-holds-barred is Stan Hansen talking about that guy's teeny wanker

Colts Neck NJ, was where the NAVY Ammo Base was, where all the ships were kept out of the base and civilians, on a long pier out to the river entrance, that you had to wait back and forth for a shuttle bus for, in case the Ammo exploded. Wonderful memories one of your listeners calling in brought back.

That World Class theme music :D Wasn't expecting that