Bill Goldberg Net Worth: Career Earnings And Salary

William Scott Goldberg, known as Bill Goldberg, was born on December 27th, 1966, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His mother, a classical violinist, also bred award-winning orchids, while his father was an obstetrician and gynecologist. Bill has a brother who owns a music club in Aspen, Colorado. Raised in the Jewish faith, Bill continued to practice it into adulthood and has Russian and Romanian ancestry.

At sixteen, Bill took up football and played for his high school team. After graduating, the University of Georgia offered him a scholarship for football, where he played as a defensive tackle. His outstanding performance earned him a spot in the Junkyard Dog Club, an honor for top defensive players.

In 1990, the L.A. Rams drafted Bill in the 11th round, but he didn’t stay with the team past training camp. He then played for the Sacramento Surge in the World League of American Football and contributed to their World Bowl win in 1992, the league’s final year in the U.S.

Personal Life

Bill Goldberg met stuntwoman Wanda Ferraton on the set of the Christmas themed slasher film “Santa’s Slay,” and the two married in 2005. The couple has one son together, and they reside in Boerne, Texas. He co-owns and operates The Extreme Power Gym, a Muay Thai and amateur boxing gym, located in Oceanside, California. He is an auto enthusiast and owns over twenty-five vintage cars. Goldberg is an animal rights activist and has appeared before the U.S. Congress to raise awareness about illegal animal fighting. He has expressed that he appreciates his position as a role model and has often made visits to children undergoing cancer treatment.

Career

Bill Goldberg’s early career saw the potential for a place alongside some of the richest NFL players in the world, with Goldberg taken by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1990 NFL draft.

An injury to his lower abdomen forced Goldberg to switch careers and was convinced to try out for professional wrestling during his rehabilitation.

He began his training at the World Championship Wrestling Power Plant in Atlanta, making his debut in 1997.

Before long, Goldberg was gaining attention for his run of consecutive wins, defeating Raven for the title of United States Heavyweight Champion in the spring of 1998.

At the height of his fame, Goldberg faced off against iconic wrestlers including Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash, winning the world heavyweight championship by defeating Triple H in 2003.

Outside of his professional wrestling career, Goldberg has appeared in several movies such as Universal Soldier: The Return with Michael Jai White and Jean-Claude Van Damme.

He’s also appeared alongside with some of the richest actors in the world such as Adam Sandler in the comedy movie, The Waterboy.

How does Bill Goldberg spend his money?

In 1999, Bill paid $1 million for a home in Bonsall, California, north of San Diego. The 4,600 square-foot home sits on more than 17-acres of property with a 20-car garage, a four-stall horse facility, and direct access to 15 miles of riding trails. He listed the home for sale in May 2020 for $3.2 million. He sold the home late that month for $2.9 million:

Goldberg and his wife apparently decamped for a new property in Texas.

The Texas property is roughly 150-acres. He keeps llamas and zebras.

Bill Goldberg avoids spending his money on the most expensive cars in the world, preferring instead to collect vintage and classic cars.

His impressive collection features over 20 cars and includes a 1970 Ford Mustang Super Boss 429 “Lawman” and a 1965 Shelby Cobra.

He also owns some impressive real estate, and once lived in a $1 million home in Bonsall, California, which he sold in 2020 for $3.2 million.

Awards & Achievements