What happened to Goldberg after WWE? Inside the wrestling legend’s life, business ventures, and new chapter
Bill Goldberg has been one of the most celebrated wrestlers and a legendary figure in the history of WWE. He is one of the prominent figures in the modern wrestling scene and retired from professional wrestling in 2025.Goldberg’s last match was with Gunther, where he unfortunately lost the match against The Ring General in a Saturday Night Main Event (SNME) on July 12, 2025. However, on his farewell, he expressed disappointment as his retirement speech was not broadcast in full on the live television feed after the match.Though Bill Goldberg’s career inside the wrestling ring may be over, the WWE Hall of Famer has made it clear that retirement has not meant stepping away from the spotlight. Let’s find out more about the wrestling legend’s life post retirement, business ventures, and the new chapter of his life.
Inside Goldberg’s life, business ventures, and new chapter following his retirement
Bill Goldberg might have left the wrestling ring in 2025, but he has not yet stepped away from the spotlight. Reports suggest that Goldberg appears to have entered a new phase of his life, centered on business, television, and family projects rather than regular wrestling appearances. Goldberg recently discussed his post-wrestling life during an appearance on Going Ringside, revealing that he has actually become busier since leaving professional wrestling.The former WCW World Heavyweight Champion, who currently boasts a net worth of approximately $16 million, is currently focusing on executive business, leadership, and automotive projects, television, and spending his life at Texas and California with family.Speaking about his busy post-retirement life, the former WWE Champion said, “Well, when you’re a wrestler, there’s no such thing as retirement,” he began. “So, I mean, I got TV shows coming up. I got one with my son, hopefully on Discovery, and Shark Tank, and this [Rivercity WrestlingCon], and good god, I got so much going on. It seems as if when I ‘retired,’ I got more busy.”Goldberg has entered business ventures and corporate leadership as well. He is a partner and Chief Executive Officer of Patriot Tactical, a manufacturer of self-defense equipment, knives, and tactical gear. In a press release provided earlier, it noted, “Goldberg’s leadership now marks a bold new chapter for Patriot Tactical, a brand built on resilience, responsibility, and relentless execution. Under his direction, Patriot Tactical will expand its mission to equip Americans not only with elite tactical gear, but with the mindset and community required to live stronger, safer, and more prepared lives.”Regarding his TV programmes, he appeared in Paramount’s Carlectables, a project that reflects his long-standing passion for automobiles and collectibles. Apart from this, he made appearances related to his entrepreneurial endeavors in shows like Shark Tank. In addition to this, Goldberg is also involved pursuing his lifelong passion for American muscle cars and custom vehicle restoration, collaborating with brands like Dodge.Goldberg was truly one of the most recognizable wrestlers of his generation who built an extraordinary undefeated streak in WCW and later became a major attraction during multiple WWE runs. His presence in the ring is deeply missed by his fans, but as Goldberg says, wrestlers never truly leave the business behind.
