Gillberg was created by WWE, then WWF, in the late 1990s as a direct parody of WCW star Goldberg during the Monday Night Wars. Played by Duane Gill, the character copied Goldberg's shaved head, goatee, entrance mannerisms and winning streak, but played them for comedy with a much smaller frame and sparklers instead of pyro. Wrestling fans kept the bit alive through reruns, games and fan communities like the ones tagged on this upload, sharing short name clips as in-jokes long after the original run.