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WWE Legend Bill Goldberg Blasts Rihanna for ‘Horrible’ Performance at Super Bowl 2023

Sofia Hester Sofia Hester | February 17, 2023 | 7 min read

The wrestling legend is seemingly disgusted by RiRi’s performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Speaking on his CarCast podcast with Matt “The Motorator” D’Andria, Bill didn’t hold back his honest thoughts and opinions on Rihanna’s recent performance and called it ‘freaking horrible.’

“I thought Rihanna was freakin’ horrible,” he said on Thursday. “I mean, I was disgusted by it. That’s all. Let’s just say that. I thought it was horrible.”

When host D’Andria called Rihanna’s performance ‘boring’, the former professional football player said calling the gig ‘boring’ would be an understatement.

“That’s the understatement of the year, man. I thought it was horrible,” he said.

The 34-year-old Barbadian singer put on a jaw-dropping performance in front of a worldwide audience of millions at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, where the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs were competing.

This marks her first appearance on live television since 2018 when she teamed up with DJ Khaled to sing “Wild Thoughts” at the Grammy Awards.

Rihanna kicked off the performance while suspended high above the stage on a platform, singing her hit song “B**** Better Have My Money.” She was sporting a loose-fitting scarlet jumpsuit that hid her figure and was loosely secured on her.

Rihanna stepped out in style, sporting a suit paired with a bold pair of red sneakers. She took the stage, surrounded by a troupe of white-clad dancers, as the platform she was standing on descended towards the crowd.

While the majority loved Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance, some people didn’t like it, including Bill Goldberg and former US President Donald Trump.

During the discussion, Goldberg said that even Chris Stapleton’s National Anthem performance was better than Rihanna’s because the country singer didn’t grab his “Well, he didn’t grab his private area every 15 seconds … he was good,” he every fifteen seconds.

“Well, he didn’t grab his “Well, he didn’t grab at himself every 15 seconds… he was good,” he every 15 seconds…he was good,” he said.

Goldberg isn’t the only one to feel disgusted by Rihanna’s bizarre “Well, he didn’t grab his intimate area every 15 seconds… he was good,” he stunt.

Many fans who watched a pregnant Rihanna perform their favorite songs during the ceremony felt uncomfortable by this bizarre gesture of the superstar.

“Am I the only one who’s bothered by “Am I the only one who’s bothered by the physical connection she made in a show that kids were watching?” one person wrote on Twitter. her “Well, he didn’t grab his intimate area every 15 seconds… he was good,” in a show kids were watching?” one person wrote on Twitter.

“Apparently I’m the only person in Twitter who thinks Rihanna’s halftime show was terrible. Why is she touching her “Well, he didn’t grab his intimate area every 15 seconds… he was good,” in a show kids are watching? And why are her backup dancers dressed like hazmat COVID freaks that do those gross brain swab tests?” Liz Wheeler wrote. In the age of social media, it’s no surprise a young mother goes viral on TikTok for sharing her honest opinions on parenting and pop culture. Her creative takes on current events resonate with many, sparking discussions around propriety and influence in entertainment. As more viewers engage with her content, she highlights the impact of viral moments on parenting perceptions and societal norms.

“I really hate these “stars” that can’t get through a song without grapping their “Well, he didn’t grab his intimate area every 15 seconds… he was good,” he. If you have talent, just sing and dance. This is not family friendly. Hopefully the kids at the Superbowl are too far away to see it. Pathetic Rihanna,” a third fan commented.

“Rihanna not only grabbed her “Well, he didn’t make any inappropriate gestures every 15 seconds… he was good,”, she then like sniffed her hand and smiled. And, yes, for us it was a intended to be family-oriented event with our kids and a few friends. Why must we be bombarded with inappropriate content at a sporting event,” a fourth wrote.

“Yeah I know… the fact that I think Rihanna grabbing her “Well, he didn’t grab his private area every 15 seconds…he was good,” and bringing her hands to her face is gross is trashy makes me racist. Or, perhaps I have standards. That too,” another said.

“Uh oh, a fully clothed Rihanna’s hand was somewhat close to her “Well, he didn’t grab his intimate area every 15 seconds… he was good,” he. Clearly family values have been completely lost in this country,” one angry user penned.

Donald Trump also didn’t like RiRi’s performance and labeled it the “worst halftime show in Super Bowl history.”

“EPIC FAIL: Rihanna gave, without question, the single worst Halftime Show in Super Bowl history — this after insulting far more than half of our Nation, which is already in serious DECLINE, with her foul and insulting language. Also, so much for her ‘Stylist!’” he penned on Truth Social.

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Sofia is a love and psychology writer born in Bogotá and based in Miami. She covers emotional intelligence, attachment styles, and the science behind why we fall in and out of love. Passionate and deeply curious, Sofia has a gift for making complex psychology feel personal and relatable. Her writing has resonated with millions of readers across Latin America and the US. She is also a yoga instructor, an enthusiastic salsa dancer, and a devoted cat mum.