The Undertaker made headlines during a recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience when he stated that he struggled to enjoy WWE's current product because he found it to be too "soft." The iconic WWE legend said, "It's tough for me because the product has changed so much and it's kind of soft. I'll probably piss a lot of people off but they need to hear it. It is what it is. But to the young guys, 'oh, he's a bitter old guy.' I'm not bitter, I did my time. I'm good, I walked away when I wanted to walk away. I just think the product is a little soft. There's guys here and there that have an edge to them, but there's too much pretty and not enough substance right now."
WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg appeared on this week's edition of
After The Bell and was asked about "The Deadman's" comments. Goldberg not only agreed, but extended that same criticism to society in general.
"I think so...yes, I believe comparatively the business is soft," Goldberg said. "But the business is in 2021, so things have to change and things have to be different. Mega superstars that are bigger than life, it's hard in this generation seemingly to build those people."
"...but people are soft. People take offense to things way too quickly. I mean, you know, get a little thicker skin, boys and girls. That's all I can say. When legends came in when I was in the business, in the beginning, I was greatly appreciative of the eyes that they brought to our product. And one day, those young kids are gonna be in a position just like me, and I hope that karma comes back to bite them in the ass. That's all I can say. Because at 54 years old, I don't know one of 'em that can be doing what I'm doing."
He later added — ""There were a lot of badass dudes in that the locker room when I came in...things have changed exponentially, and I can't say it's for the better."