WWE Elimination Chamber: Roman Reigns beats Goldberg in Saudi Arabia to confirm WrestleMania match against Brock Lesnar
ROMAN REIGNS will face Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania after he successfully defended the Universal Title against Goldberg.
The champion took on the Hall of Famer in a match that was supposed to headline Mania two years ago at the Elimination Chamber PPV tonight in Saudi Arabia.
WWE legend Goldberg was defeated by Roman Reigns in Saudi Arabia[/caption] The Tribal Chief retained his Universal Title after beating the Hall of Famer[/caption] Reigns will now defend his title against Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania[/caption]After taunting the challenger with his title belt beforehand, the two bulls locked horns in a test of strength before the champ soon got the upper-hand and sent the veteran to the outside.
He continued the onslaught but soon Goldberg landed a spear in the middle of the ring.
He signalled for the Jackhammer, but Reigns countered with a Rock Bottom like manoeuvre.
He scored a near fall but followed it up with a Superman punch and then went for a spear of his own – only for the WCW legend to land his own instead for a second time.
Goldberg lifted Reigns up for a Jackhammer but the Tribal Chief locked in a guillotine as he wore down the powerhouse.
Despite Goldberg’s best efforts, he was soon out for the count as Reigns retained his championship.
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It is a bitter blow for Goldberg as rumours mount that the 55-year-old could now retire.
He is now a free agent after competing in the last match of his WWE contract.
However, fans are now set for another bumper clash at ‘Mania in April.
Royal Rumble winner Lesnar has already decided that it will be Reigns who he faces at the Showcase of the Immortals.