WWE legend shares the importance of standing for the national anthem, working with US military members

WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg said he stands for the US national anthem with his hand over his heart to honour those who have served in the military. Speaking on NewsNation, he described thanking service members and veterans as a personal duty rooted in respect for their service.

Goldberg said he values meeting deployed military personnel and veterans, and that he offers thanks without seeking publicity. He credited his family and previous generations with teaching him how to treat others, and said caring for his children and the military is central to his life. Goldberg played 14 NFL games for the Atlanta Falcons from 1992 to 1994, later became a WCW and WWE champion, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018.