WWE SmackDown video highlights: Goldberg returns, Rousey’s WM decision

By Joseph Currier
Published: 5 Feb 2022, 07:02

Goldberg returned to WWE television last night and set the stage for a match against Roman Reigns.

Goldberg will challenge for Reigns’ Universal Championship at the Elimination Chamber in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, February 19. It will be the first-ever singles match between the two.

In the opening segment of last night’s show, Goldberg interrupted Reigns, Paul Heyman, and The Usos. Goldberg said he acknowledges Reigns — as his next victim. Goldberg issued the challenge for Elimination Chamber and told Reigns that he’s next.

Reigns and Goldberg were originally scheduled to face off at WrestleMania 36 in 2020, but that didn’t happen due to Reigns pulling off the show following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

It was also officially announced on SmackDown last night that Ronda Rousey will challenge Charlotte Flair for the SmackDown Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 38. Rousey told Charlotte that she’s not special, she’s just the first of many people who Rousey owes an ass beating to.

Rousey then called Charlotte a bitch. Charlotte said the SmackDown Women’s Championship is her baby — and it’s way prettier than Rousey’s.

Sonya Deville tried to stop a brawl from breaking out. Rousey pushed her out of the way and avoided a clothesline from Charlotte. Deville then jumped on Rousey’s back, but Rousey slammed her and put her in an armbar as Charlotte watched on.

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