If you subscribe to the WWE Network, then you are probably aware of the “Collections” section. It is here where you will find vintage matches and clips that carry a theme. Some are based around superstar(s), or gimmick matches, WrestleMania showstealers, or even those WWE matches they consider the best in sports entertainment history.
For the month of June they have added collections for Dusty Rhodes and Goldberg, the latter of which most likely due to his inclusion with the upcoming WWE 2K17 video game release.
Over at WWE Network News, they have a complete rundown of what’s included with each collection.
We begin with Dusty Rhodes: American Dream.
Far from just a ‘Common Man’, Dusty Rhodes will always be remembered for his larger than life exuberance and one of a kind innovation. The working man’s champion was a master on the mic, and a three time World Champion.
Now, celebrate the life and legacy of ‘The Father Of NXT’, ‘The American Dream’, and WWE Hall of Famer, the one and only Dusty Rhodes.
Highlights include the following matches and segments.
Dusty Rhodes and Dick Murdoch (The Texas Outlaws) vs Don Muraco and Billy Robinson
AWA – 10/06/73
Dusty Rhodes and Pak Song vs Mike and Eddie Graham
Championship Wrestling from Florida – 05/15/74
Dusty Rhodes vs Superstar Billy Graham
Texas Death Match for the WWWF Heavyweight Championship
MSG – 10/24/77
Dusty Rhodes vs Harley Race
NWA World Heavyweight Championship Match
NWA – 06/21/81
“Hard Times”
Mid Atlantic Wrestling – 10/29/85
Dusty Rhodes vs Ric Flair
NWA World Heavyweight Championship Match
Starrcade 1985
“Pork and Beans”
Mid Atlantic Wrestling – 12/03/85
Dusty Rhodes vs Ric Flair
NWA World Heavyweight Championship Match
Great American Bash 1986
“The American Dream Vignettes”
WWF – 1989
Dusty Rhodes vs The Honky Tonk Man
SummerSlam 1989
Dusty Rhodes and Sapphire vs Macho King Randy Savage and Queen Sherri
WrestleMania VI
Dusty Rhodes vs Steve Corino
Texas Bullrope Match
ECW Living Dangerously 2000
Dusty Rhodes and Dustin Rhodes vs Ric Flair and Jeff Jarrett
WCW Greed 2001
Dusty Rhodes
WWE Hall of Fame 2007
Up next is Goldberg: Who’s Next?.
Exploding onto the scene in 1997, Goldberg launched one of the most impressive rookie campaigns in sports entertainment history. From an unstoppable force in WCW, to a highly anticipated WWE debut in 2003, the two-time World Champion stood toe-to-toe with some of the biggest names of all time. And, you can relive it all in this exclusive WWE Network Collection. After The Spear and Goldberg’s signature Jackhammer, there was only one thing left to ask… Who’s Next?
Of note about Goldberg is including his title win against Hulk Hogan. Though it wouldn’t quite the collection without it, having Hogan even part of a collection post-racist remarks could be a signal that WWE is softening its stance on the “Immortal.”
Goldberg vs Hugh Morrus
Nitro – 09/22/97
Goldberg vs Steve “Mongo” McMichael
Starrcade 1997
Goldberg vs Lord Steven Regal
Nitro – 02/09/98
Goldberg vs Raven
WCW United States Championship Match
Nitro – 04/20/98
Goldberg vs Hollywood Hogan
WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Nitro – 07/06/98
Goldberg vs Diamond Dallas Page
WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Halloween Havoc 1998
Goldberg vs Kevin Nash
WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Starrcade 1998
Goldberg vs Scott Hall
Stun Gun Ladder Match
Souled Out 1999
Goldberg and Bret Hart vs Creative Control
WCW Tag Team Championships Match
Thunder – 12/09/99
Goldberg vs Bret Hart
WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Starrcade 1999
WWE Debut
Raw – 03/31/03
Goldberg vs The Rock
Backlash 2003
Goldberg vs Triple H
World Heavyweight Championship Match
Unforgiven 2003
A Toast with The Rattlesnake
Raw – 11/03/03
Goldberg vs Brock Lesnar
WrestleMania XX
“The Origin of Goldberg”
Excerpt: The Rise and Fall of WCW
“Through Smoke and Fire”
Excerpt: WWE Countdown S01E02
“The Finishing Touch”
Excerpt: 50 Greatest Finishing Moves
“An Unparalled Run”
Excerpt: The Rise and Fall of WCW
