By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

Former WWE and WCW World Hvt. champion Bill Goldberg shot down any questions on whether he'll be returning to pro wrestling, specifically TNA, by saying Hulk Hogan is "full of crap" for suggesting Goldberg has talked to TNA.

Goldberg was interviewed by the Tulsa (Okla.) World newspaper to promote his appearance on "Celebrity Apprentice," and the reporter brought up a comment Hogan said in January trying to make TNA seem hip and happening that the company hoped to bring in Goldberg.

"Pardon my French, but Hulk Hogan's full of crap because I was never in negotiations with TNA," Goldberg said. "Do I see myself getting back in the wrestling ring? I'm 43 years old. Do I want to be Ric Flair? Do I want to be Hulk Hogan? In the twilight of my life, do I want to be running around in my underwear trying to injure people? Absolutely not."

Goldberg said having a small child has changed his perspective to where it's not about himself, but providing for his family.

"(Wrestling) was a stage in my life, a wonderful stage. Do I ever see it happening again? You never say never, but I don't see it likely by any stretch of the imagination," Goldberg said. "I'm putting together chicken nuggets that are shaped like dinosaurs for my kid and I'm watching 'SpongeBob' as opposed to sitting up at the gym, thinking about myself. I've just kind of moved on, and I don't see it happening."

Caldwell's Analysis: We're either looking at one big "swerve" or Goldberg legit has no interest in ever working for WWE or TNA again. It's time to stop holding onto the past and move along from the Monday Night Wars...

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