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⭐ Goldberg vs Brock Lesnar – Full Match Breakdown | Survivor Series 2016

The Survivor Series 2016 showdown between Goldberg and Brock Lesnar remains one of the most shocking and unforgettable moments in WWE history. Fans expected a brutal, long, back-and-forth match between two of the most dominant forces in professional wrestling. What they got instead was a stunning, blink-and-you-miss-it finish that rewrote the expectations of the entire WWE Universe.

In this blog, we break down the full match, the build-up, and why this encounter continues to live in the memory of fans worldwide.

🔥 The Build-Up: A Dream Match Reborn

Goldberg returned to WWE after 12 years, answering Paul Heyman’s challenge on behalf of Brock Lesnar.
Lesnar had destroyed every challenger, from John Cena to Randy Orton.
Goldberg, once known as the “invincible beast,” had the aura of a legend stepping back into the battlefield.

The match was promoted as:

The Beast Incarnate vs The Myth
Power vs power
Legacy vs legacy

Crowd anticipation was sky-high, with many expecting this to be a long, intense fight.

⚡ The Match: A Shock That Stunned the Arena

As soon as the bell rang, the unexpected happened.

1️⃣ Lesnar tried to take Goldberg down

But Goldberg shoved him to the mat with ease — the first shock of the night.

2️⃣ The first Spear

Goldberg exploded forward with his signature spear, catching Lesnar off-guard.
The audience went wild — they couldn’t believe what they were seeing.

3️⃣ The second Spear

Before Lesnar could recover, Goldberg delivered another devastating spear.
Lesnar lay stunned, unable to defend himself.

4️⃣ The Jackhammer

Goldberg lifted Brock with incredible power and hit the Jackhammer, his legendary finishing move.

The Pin

1... 2... 3!
Goldberg defeated Brock Lesnar in 1 minute and 26 seconds.

The WWE Universe was left speechless.

😲 Why This Match Became Iconic

✔ The shock value

Nobody expected a dominant monster like Brock Lesnar to fall in under 2 minutes.

✔ Goldberg looked unstoppable again

At age 49, Goldberg proved he still had the intensity and power that made him famous.

✔ WWE swerved expectations

Fans expecting a long brawl got a historic upset instead.

✔ One of WWE’s fastest main-event finishes

This squash match became a viral moment instantly.

🧩 The Aftermath: Setting Up the Next Chapter

The quick victory was not the end but the beginning of a larger story.
WWE used this shocking finish to build toward:

Goldberg entering the Royal Rumble 2017
A rematch between Goldberg and Lesnar
Brock Lesnar eventually redeeming himself at WrestleMania 33

This Survivor Series fight became a crucial turning point for both men.

🏆 Final Thoughts

The Goldberg vs Brock Lesnar – Survivor Series 2016 match is the perfect example of how WWE can still surprise the entire world. It was short, explosive, and unforgettable — a moment that fans still talk about years later.

Whether you loved it or hated it, one thing is certain:

👉 This match changed WWE history in just 86 seconds.