Back in the late 1990s, WCW launched Goldberg with an incredible winning streak that culminated with 173 straight victories – a record that many thought would never be broken.
However, about 30 years later, WWE sent Asuka on an even more prolific streak when she went undefeated for almost three years, including holding the NXT Women’s title for over 500 days. Now years later, Goldberg still doesn’t seem happy at his streak being surpassed.
Speaking earlier this month on Real Talk with Mike Burke, Goldberg had this to say when the host suggested that we will never see a streak like his again the modern-day wrestling industry:
“They already did. Some girl at WWE. They did it on purpose. I have nothing against the girl, by any means, but yeah. The whole WWE experience. I was part of WCW when we were kicking their aass in the Monday Night Wars. I didn’t know what was going on at the time, I was just on one of the sides. Now, one side dissolves and the other one consumes everything, so they can treat everyone and everything the way they want.”
Asuka posted to social media addressing Goldberg’s comments, stating the following:
“Goldberg’s comments about me are all over the news right now. But honestly, I’m not bothered by it at all. What he said came from his own perspective, and that’s fine. So there’s really no need to make such a big deal out of it. Listen to my philosophy. It’s not about what I accomplish. It’s about what I try to create. Philosophy and vision, that’s where the real value is. I don’t find meaning in anything without beauty. I’ve achieved every record, every title, but those are just milestones. What really matters is opening a new era. Creating the moment that separates Before Asuka and After Asuka. Having the power to change an era. That’s where true value and beauty exist. I don’t chase records or championships. They’re the ones that come to me. There’s not enough art in this world.”
Goldberg’s comments about me are all over the news right now. But honestly, I’m not bothered by it at all. What he said came from his own perspective, and that’s fine. So there’s really no need to make such a big deal out of it.
Listen to my philosophy.
It’s not about what I… https://t.co/QRXUFom5Vm pic.twitter.com/AlIpq7IUiQ— The legendary Empress ASUKA / 伝説のASUKA皇后 (@WWEAsuka) October 25, 2025
