WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg's wrestling career came to an end on July 12 in Atlanta but the biggest surprise for NASCAR fans came after the final bell. As the WWE Hall of Famer stood in the ring after his last match, NASCAR legend Tony Stewart walked out turning an already emotional goodbye into something even more special.
Goldberg, 58, went out the only way he knew how, fighting. He faced World Heavyweight Champion Gunther at Saturday Night's Main Event XL and pushed the younger star to the limit in a hard-hitting final match. After the match the WWE legend thanked the Atlanta crowd and talked about his career and what's next, including a new car-themed show called Car-lectibles.
But just when you thought the night was over Tony Stewart appeared first at ringside then in the ring with Goldberg. Standing side by side the two legends from different worlds shared a moment that immediately went viral.
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The two men have been friends for a while. Last year they traded jokes about Toyotas and Mopar loyalty. A bit of friendly trash talk that fans loved. Seeing them together again, this time in the ring was the payoff. Tony Stewart wasn't just there to watch. He was part of the WWE moment.
Fans quickly noticed Stewart's new lean look. He's been training hard for the NHRA drag racing season. "Tony looks like he could get in the ring" one fan joked online.
But there's a real connection between the two. Goldberg is a Mopar guy and a fixture in the racing world off screen. Stewart and his wife drag racer Leah Pruett are tied to that same world. Their shared love of cars, speed and performance made this crossover feel natural, two legends supporting each other in a new setting.
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