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What Is Bill Goldberg’s Net Worth?
Bill Goldberg, a former professional football player, wrestler, and actor, has accumulated a net worth of $16 million as of 2025. His financial success stems from a diverse range of activities, including professional wrestling, acting roles, and strategic investments. Goldberg’s career highlights include championship wins in both WWE and WCW, solidifying his position as one of wrestling’s most recognizable and highest-paid personalities.
Early Career and Football Beginnings
Born William Scott Goldberg on December 27, 1966, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, his early life provided a foundation for his future athletic achievements. He attended Tulsa Edison High School, where his interest in football began to develop at the age of 16. Goldberg’s talent led to a football scholarship at the University of Georgia, where he played as a defensive tackle. His performance earned him induction into the Junkyard Dog Club, an honor reserved for the team’s best defensive players.
In 1990, Goldberg was drafted by the L.A. Rams in the 11th round. Although he didn’t make the team roster after training camp, he continued to pursue a career in football, playing for the Sacramento Surge in the World League of American Football (WLAF). In 1992, he contributed to the team’s World Bowl victory. Following his time in the WLAF, Goldberg played for the Atlanta Falcons from 1992 to 1994. His NFL career was cut short due to an injury.
Wrestling Career and Earnings
Goldberg’s transition to professional wrestling began after his football career was sidelined. Encouraged by wrestlers like Lex Luger and Sting, he started training at the World Championship Wrestling (WCW) Power Plant in Atlanta. He debuted as Bill Gold in June 1997, participating in untelevised matches before making his first televised appearance in the fall of that year, defeating Hugh Morrus on “Nitro.”
His early success in WCW led to a series of victories. The company began tracking his consecutive wins, which became a prominent storyline. By March 1998, his win over Perry Saturn at Spring Stampede marked his 74th consecutive win. From 1997 to 1998, WCW promoted his record as 174-0, although this number was inflated.
Goldberg’s achievements in WCW included winning the United States Heavyweight Championship in the spring of 1998, defeating Raven. In the summer of the same year, he relinquished that title to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, defeating Scott Hall and Hulk Hogan. In October 1999, he won his second United States Heavyweight Championship by defeating Sid Vicious at Halloween Havoc. However, the title was taken away the next day due to the fight not being sanctioned.
During his time with WCW, Goldberg had a lucrative contract with AOL Time Warner, earning $2.5 million per year as one of the company’s highest-paid wrestlers. In 2002, after recovering from an arm injury, he left WCW and wrestled for All Japan Pro Wrestling. His success in Japan led to a contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he debuted on “Raw” in March 2003. In 2003, he defeated Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship. He also won the WWE Universal Championship in 2017 and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018.
In 2023, Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported that Goldberg earned $2 million per match for four matches in Saudi Arabia, totaling $8 million.
Acting Career and Other Ventures
Besides wrestling, Goldberg has also pursued an acting career, starting with his debut in the 1999 film “Universal Soldier: The Return.” In 2005, he appeared in “The Longest Yard,” produced by Adam Sandler. He also hosted “Auto-Maniac” on The History Channel. In 2007, he starred in “Half Past Dead 2.” In 2008, he appeared on “Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Wrestling Championship.” In 2017, he was in “American Satan,” and in 2018, he hosted “Forged in Fire: Knife or Death” on The History Channel.
Goldberg co-owns The Extreme Power Gym, a Muay Thai and amateur boxing gym in Oceanside, California. He is an auto enthusiast with over twenty-five vintage cars. He is also an animal rights activist and has spoken before the U.S. Congress about illegal animal fighting.
Real Estate Holdings
In 1999, Goldberg purchased a 4,600-square-foot home in Bonsall, California, for $1 million. The property, spanning over 17 acres, included a 20-car garage, a four-stall horse facility, and access to 15 miles of riding trails. He listed the home for sale in May 2020 for $3.2 million and sold it later that month for $2.9 million. Following the sale, Goldberg and his wife moved to a 150-acre property in Texas, where they keep llamas and zebras. The property also features a custom-built, temperature-controlled garage for his collection of over 20 cars.
