Duane Gill[1][2] (born July 10, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler, best known for his appearances in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) during the Attitude Era under the ring name Gillberg, a parody of then-rival promotion World Championship Wrestling's top star Goldberg.
[2] The Lords participated in two of three 40-man battle royals held in 1992. in late 1993 and early 1994 he worked for Extreme Championship Wrestling.
Gill and Hardy then went back to their real names and began competing on Monday Night Raw as well as WWF Superstars against several other tag teams losing to the likes of The Quebecers and The Steiner Brothers.
Gill made a one-time appearance for World Championship Wrestling defeating Hugh Morrus by disqualification on October 18, 1995 (aired November 15).
In 1998, Gill made his return to the World Wrestling Federation at Survivor Series as Mankind's mystery opponent with a bald head.
[2][4] After a successful defense against Matt Hardy on Sunday Night Heat December 14, 1998,[18] Gill was given his most notable gimmick: "Gillberg," a parody of rival promotion World Championship Wrestling's top star Goldberg.
While he still came to the ring with the belt, the Light Heavyweight Championship was all but forgotten as Gill seldom defended the title on television or at house shows.
After being off of WWF television for several months, Gill returned on the February 14, 2000, episode of Sunday Night Heat for one final match in order to lose the championship to the debuting Essa Rios.
[2][4] After leaving the WWF, Gill continued to use the Gillberg gimmick on the independent circuit, most prominently for Maryland Championship Wrestling until retiring in 2003.
On December 10, 2007, Gill, now sporting two new tattoos on his left deltoid, returned to WWE television under his Gillberg name and gimmick for the 15th Anniversary of Raw.
Gillberg made a surprise appearance on the February 14, 2017 episode of Raw, coming to the ring in place of Goldberg before being attacked by Kevin Owens.
On February 28, 2018, Gill won the IWC High Stakes Championship from independent wrestler Bulk Nasty.