Goldberg recently made some dismissive-sounding remarks about Asuka when asked about his famous undefeated streak, which sparked backlash among wrestling fans and a calm, philosophical response from Asuka herself.

What Goldberg said

When talking about his 173–0 WCW streak and whether anyone could match it, Goldberg pointed out that a woman in WWE already had.

  • He referred to Asuka as “some girl at WWE” who had beaten his record, and added that it was “done on purpose.”
  • In another discussion of his streak being broken, he spoke about “some Japanese girl” beating his record, which many fans viewed as disrespectful and dismissive of her name and legacy.

These comments were widely criticized online as being salty about his record and tinged with sexism and casual disrespect.

Why fans got upset

Goldberg’s wording rubbed people the wrong way because it seemed to downplay Asuka’s achievements and individuality.

  • Many fans pointed out that he clearly knows who Asuka is, so calling her “some girl” (or “some Japanese girl”) felt like a way to avoid giving proper credit to a top-tier wrestler who surpassed his streak.
  • Discussion threads on wrestling forums described the comments as “disrespectful,” “salty,” and lacking self-awareness, especially given Goldberg’s own controversial in-ring history and late-career run.

Some posters also noted a gendered tone, suggesting that he seemed extra annoyed that a woman, specifically, was the one who eclipsed his famous record.

Asuka’s response

Asuka handled the situation with her usual cool, turning it into a statement about her philosophy rather than trading insults.

  • On social media, she said Goldberg’s comments were all over the news but that she wasn’t bothered, stressing that what he said was just his perspective and “no big deal.”
  • She emphasized that she does not chase records; instead, she wants to create moments that define a “Before Asuka” and “After Asuka” era, focusing on beauty, vision, and changing the era rather than numbers.

Her reply was widely praised by fans as graceful and confident, in contrast to how Goldberg’s comments came across.

What actually happened with the streaks

The whole discussion centers on Asuka having an even more dominant run than Goldberg in terms of wins and presentation.

  • Asuka went undefeated for years across NXT and WWE, with reports and features often framing her as having a longer or more dominant streak than Goldberg’s 173–0, even if the companies counted them differently.
  • Modern coverage framed Goldberg’s comments as a “rant” or “distasteful” because they seemed more focused on his frustration than on acknowledging that Asuka’s run helped modernize and elevate the idea of an unbeatable champion, especially in the women’s division.

Quick Scoop TL;DR

  • Goldberg was asked about his legendary undefeated streak and said that “some girl at WWE” already broke his record, implying it was done on purpose and not really celebrating it.
  • In other remarks, he referred to Asuka as “some Japanese girl,” which many fans saw as disrespectful and dismissive.
  • Wrestling forums lit up with criticism, calling him salty and out of touch, and pointing out that Asuka’s skill and career far exceed the way he described her.
  • Asuka responded calmly, saying she wasn’t bothered, and that what matters to her is opening a new era and creating “Before Asuka / After Asuka” moments, not records.

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