Burning Questions to Address for Goldberg vs. Fiend Ahead of WWE Super ShowDown

It turns out WWE still has plenty of surprises.

So seems to be the general reaction to the revelation Goldberg will take on "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt for the universal title at Super ShowDown in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 27.

Goldberg made the announcement on Friday's edition of SmackDown, sending WWE fans into a tizzy because there is so much going on here. The challenger, for example, had an all-time of a stinker last time he was in Saudi Arabia. And Wyatt's title and his spot at WrestleMania could be at stake.

With so many questions swirling around the match at a polarizing event right in the middle of 'Mania season, let's take a stab at answering a few.

Is This a One-Off?

A slugfest between powerhouses like this could be a one-off in Saudi Arabia.

It would make some sense. The fans over there probably want to see a legend like Goldberg in the ring. Instead of putting him against another legend to potentially disastrous results again, throw him at a massive modern star and have him lose.

Granted, Goldberg taking a loss—especially after losing his past two prominent matches—would be a shocker in itself. But it would do wonders to reinforce the idea The Fiend is perhaps the biggest threat on the 'Mania card.

If it's not a one-off, maybe WWE is looking at an extended feud that goes to the next pay-per-view or 'Mania. If that's in play, maybe it's Wyatt and not The Fiend who takes the loss. This angle is harder to envision, though, as this resurfacing of Goldberg just feels like it's for a Saudi Arabia show only.

Will It Be Any Good—or at Least Avoid Outright Disaster?

Look, the Goldberg-Undertaker contest in Saudi Arabia last year was an unmitigated disaster of epic proportions. One or both of the guys hurt themselves at some point, and neither could finish the match properly.

Undertaker got back in the ring and righted his wrong, and so did Goldberg via a fun one-off with Dolph Ziggler. We're far enough removed now that the legend can still have a fun match.

Right?

The only answer is absolutely. While this matchup is unexpected and has some disaster potential of its own (Wyatt's matches with Seth Rollins were mostly awful), it also makes plenty of sense. These guys are powerhouses who routinely no-sell big moves.

If the two are doing that for five to 10 minutes and testing each other out before a big finish, it could turn out to be quite the fun affair. Granted, everyone thought that about Goldberg-Undertaker, yet this could end up being memorable for the right reasons.

What About Roman Reigns?

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Here's a factor that needs to come to light: Where does Roman Reigns factor into all of this?

Reigns has to be in the conversation, right? WWE had skillfully kept him out of the title scene for the most part since his return last year. But he's the notable big name who probably ends up getting a title shot at WrestleMania.

That has to be the play despite SmackDown deciding to yet again extend Reigns' exhausting feud with Baron Corbin. That has felt like it has had the massive payoff several times over, so it's giving off the impression of being a holding pattern until something bigger for Reigns emerges.

And that something could be a match against the winner of the bout in Saudi Arabia. If that's the case, Reigns avenging a legend he respects and taking down a top big bad would make some sense. As would Reigns clashing with a legend.

We can't 100 percent know the answer to this one, but Reigns seems to be lurking in the background of this whole scenario.

What's the WrestleMania Factor?

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Besides Roman Reigns, another name has consistently popped up here: Undertaker.

That's something to consider here, no matter the outcome of Goldberg vs. Wyatt. Undertaker could presumably be in need of a WrestleMania opponent, even though he didn't have a match last year. He's since popped up at Saudi Arabia shows and otherwise.

So what's the angle? If it isn't a rubber match or Reigns fighting the winner, how fun would it be to at least see The Fiend getting Undertaker's attention after taking out a legend like Goldberg? Presumably, WWE wouldn't dare run Goldberg-Undertaker again.

WWE fans have heard this ad nauseam over the years, but The Fiend would be a perfect candidate to retire Undertaker. Make that happen at WrestleMania on the heels of besting Goldberg—spears, jackhammers and all—and The Fiend is bulletproof for a long, long time.