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The First and Last Royal Rumble Match of These WWE Attitude Era Stars
The Attitude Era is arguably the hottest period in the entire history of WWE. The company had an all-time great roster at the time, and fans didn’t want to miss a single episode of Monday Night Raw or pay-per-view since the product felt genuinely unpredictable. Some of the biggest names worked for WWE during the Attitude Era, and many competed in the annual Royal Rumble Match.
Stone Cold Steve Austin Says John Cena's Heel Turn 'Had To Happen Sooner Or Later
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WWE Set Four Events For Memorial Day Weekend In Tampa, Florida Including NXT Battleground
March 7, 2025 – WWE in partnership with the Tampa Bay Sports Commission and Vinik Sports Group, today announced a Memorial Day weekend takeover of the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida, with four consecutive events beginning Saturday, May 24.
Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias Looks Back On Yeeting With Cody Rhodes And Jey Uso After WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
Fluffy discusses his experience with attending WWE shows. Comedian and known WWE fan Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, has made several appearances in WWE programming in recent years, including congratulating talent on wins backstage, confronting The New Day at the Netflix premiere of WWE Monday Night RAW and more.
Kurt Angle Explains Why He Is Not The 'GOAT' in WWE
Kurt Angle discusses why he is not WWE’s ‘GOAT’. Olympic gold medalist and WWE Hall of Famer, Kurt Angle has experienced one of the most storied wrestling careers of all time. With several championship wins across multiple promotions, Angle can easily be placed alongside several greats of the sport. However, the former Champion recently in an interview on WFAN with Danielle McCartan explained why he does not believe himself to be the ‘greatest of all time’ in WWE.
Unfortunate Update On Roman Reigns' Cousin Zilla Fatu's Wrestling Career
A major unfortunate update on Roman Reigns’ cousin Zilla Fatu’s wrestling career has popped up. Fatu, the son of Umaga and Reigns’ cousin, is a rising name in the independent wrestling circuit. However, it now seems his career has hit a speed bump. Fatu was last seen in a winning battle against Gringo Loco on 15th September at the GCW Tha G-Code 2024.
Wrestling Legend Open On WWE Return If This Condition Is Met
A wrestling legend recently shared what could bring him back to WWE. In the past few months, several WWE legends and Hall of Famers have resigned with the promotion on a ‘Legends’ aka ‘Nostalgic’ deal. However, this one particular star is open to his next run for the promotion if his conditions are met. WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle retired against Baron Corbin at WrestleMania in 2019 and was then seen in several sporadic appearances.
John Cena Once Almost Joined The Marines; Here's What Stopped Him
Before his WWE career, John Cena was very close to joining The Marines but this one incident stopped him. Since his main roster debut in 2002 against Kurt Angle, John Cena positioned himself as one of the top guys in the promotion. However, before his wrestling career, Cena was a budding bodybuilder, and aimed to join The US Marines.
WrestleMania 19: Why This PPV Is Still WWE's Best
WrestleMania 19 featured iconic matches with stars like Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, and Brock Lesnar. Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho was a beautifully wrestled match with technical brilliance. Brock Lesnar's victory over Kurt Angle marked the start of a new era in WWE history. When talking about the best WWE PPV of all time, there are several top contenders that fans throw out as suggestions. More often than not, it is WrestleMania 17 that gets the consensus for best show.
Paul Wight On Being Shot With A Tranquilizer By Kurt Angle
Paul Wight knew he was going to be shot with a tranquilizer gun in 2004, but didn’t expect to be shot several times by Kurt Angle. On a recent edition of the “Wes and Walker” podcast, Wight recalled the program that saw Angle sedate him and shave his head. He said, “Everything I’ve ever done, most of it has been my idea on doing a lot of stuff. There’s a famous one where Kurt Angle shot me with a dart gun to shave my head.
How Rob Van Dam Really Felt About Being Sprayed With Milk By Kurt Angle In WWE Original
Kurt Angle has often been praised for transitioning from a serious amateur wrestler to a hilarious sports entertainer in the late '90s. Fellow WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam was among those who enjoyed the Olympic Gold Medalist's character work, and on a recent episode of "1 Of A Kind," RVD reflected on the times he shared the ring with Angle. While doing so, he couldn't help but recall the time Angle hosed down RVD and the rest of The Alliance with a milk truck.
Kurt Angle Teases One More Match
WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle suggested that he could wrestle another match or maybe a few after he received some extreme muscle therapy. In a recent interview with Dr. Beau Hightower on his YouTube channel, Kurt Angle, following the therapy session, humorously expressed his positive feelings, stating: I’m feeling good, I’m feeling loose I might even go back to the WWE and do a couple of matches.
Rey Mysterio Names His Mount Rushmore Of WWE
Rey Mysterio has named who he thinks are the four most significant names in WWE history. Rightfully deserving of the honour in his own right, Mysterio was tasked with choosing which legends would be etched in history while appearing as a guest on The MMA Hour.
Kurt Angle Feels Adam Copeland's AEW Switch Is "Good For Wrestling"
WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle has spoken out about being proven wrong by Adam Copeland’s, formerly known as Edge, debut in AEW. Angle had previously predicted that Adam Copeland would be a WWE lifer and would not head over to AEW. However, on the latest episode of his podcast, The Kurt Angle Show, Angle has praised Copeland’s move to AEW.
Kurt Angle Believes Edge Will Not Sign With AEW, Claims He Is WWE Loyal
Kurt Angle doesn’t see Edge making the jump to AEW. In recent weeks, speculation on Edge’s future has been rife. On August 18th, the Rated-R Superstar defeated Sheamus in Toronto to mark his 25th anniversary in WWE. In the days leading up to the match, he revealed that the bout was the last on his contract, sparking rumours that he could leave the company once the deal expired. With his longtime friend and tag partner Christian Cage already in AEW, many believe that could be Edge’s next destination.
Kurt Angle Explains His Belief That Edge Will Not Join AEW
Kurt Angle does not believe that Edge will be joining his long-time friend Christian Cage in AEW… Rumour and speculation have been swirling regarding the WWE legend’s wrestling future as of late. The WWE Hall of Famer competed in the final match of his current WWE contract against Sheamus last month and Edge’s contract with the company is reported to be expiring tonight. As such, it is entirely possible that The Rated-R Superstar could debut in AEW as soon as tomorrow night.
Kurt Angle Credits TNA Knockouts With Sparking The 'Women's Revolution'
Kurt Angle has praised the TNA Knockouts division. While women playing a role in American wrestling was nothing new, the landscape was vastly different in the mid-2000s. During WWE’s Attitude Era, women’s wrestling became an afterthought, with the company trying to amp up the sex appeal of its programming. Although things began to change as the likes of Trish Stratus, Lita, and Molly Holly were allowed to wrestle more often, the women’s division was still often treated with little respect.
Kurt Angle "Glad" He Failed Medical For UFC Ultimate Fighter
Written by Conor Renshaw • Published 25th September 2023 Kurt Angle revealed that he nearly signed to the UFC to join The Ultimate Fighter. Kurt Angle, an Olympic Gold Medallist, has always been a source of curiosity for combat sports fans. Despite many of his wrestling peers, such as Brock Lesnar and CM Punk, venturing into MMA, Angle never took the leap.
Kurt Angle Believes TNA Should Have Protected Him More When Injured
Kurt Angle opened up about his experiences working hurt throughout his wrestling career. Kurt Angle, who famously won his Olympic gold medal with a broken neck in 1996, went on to suffer multiple neck injuries during his time as a WWE Superstar. In a recent episode of The Kurt Angle Show, Angle discussed his tenure in IMPACT Wrestling in 2008 and addressed questions about his physical well-being at the time.
Kurt Angle Pays Tribute To Shelton Benjamin Following WWE Release
Shelton Benjamin will always be a friend of Kurt Angle. It was way back in 2002 when Shelton Benjamin first made his presence known as one of the three esteemed members of Team Angle alongside Kurt Angle himself and fellow grappler Charlie Haas. Benjamin was one of several names released by WWE on September 21 and although Kurt Angle is no longer an active wrestler, he made sure to pay tribute to his long-time faction friend by posting on X. “Team Angle forever.
Jeff Jarrett Wasn't Contacted About IMPACT 1000
Jeff Jarrett, the co-founder of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, which later evolved into IMPACT Wrestling, was not invited to the 1000th edition of IMPACT. Jarrett is a six-time world champion in the promotion, spending over a thousand days as champion with reigns from 2002 to 2006. During his time in TNA/IMPACT, Jarrett feuded with a who’s who of big names, including Kurt Angle, Sting and Christian Cage.
Kurt Angle Opens Up About Atrophy In Arms & Future Fusion Surgery
Kurt Angle is one of the toughest men to ever step foot in the wrestling ring. The WWE Hall Of Famer has an Olympic Gold Medal to prove it, but the wear and tear on his body has taken its toll. Angle got to tell his story on the major podcast platform of The Joe Rogan Experience and gave further details about the ailments he’s been dealing with due to all the damage he’s taken during his amateur and pro wrestling career. “I always had problems with my motor skills in my hands.
Kurt Angle Reveals Surprising WWE Contract Clause
WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle spoke about some interesting contract clauses that WWE and UFC had in place prior to their merger. UFC and WWE have officially merged to create the publicly traded company TKO Group Holdings. While operating as separate entities, both organisations now fall under the Endeavor banner. Over the years, there has been significant crossover between the two, with WWE superstars attending UFC events and UFC fighters venturing into the world of WWE.
AEW and WWE "Don't Have The Talent That We Had in The Attitude Era"
Multiple-time World Champion Kurt Angle has not been able to draw comparison between modern-day AEW & WWE wrestlers to the stars of the Attitude Era. In an interview with Greg Rume, Kurt Angle spoke on the differences between wrestlers in 2023 and the wrestlers of the late 90s. “Both companies [AEW and WWE] have a lot of talent right now. I wouldn’t say they have the talent that we had back in the Attitude Era.” “Back then, everybody was a superstar.
Kurt Angle Tips Ricochet To Become "A Huge Main Eventer" For WWE
Kurt Angle believes Ricochet is underrated and could do more for WWE. 2023 has been one of the stronger years in the WWE career of Ricochet who has found himself in a number of eye-catching positions. The star went viral with Logan Paul following their spot at the Royal Rumble, while the pair later met in the ring at SummerSlam. The high-flyer also impressed at Money In The Bank, again in a spot involving Paul.
Kurt Angle Undergoing Shoulder Surgery In Near Future
Kurt Angle has provided an update on his health, revealing he will be undergoing more surgery soon. Angle is widely regarded to be one of the best to ever grace a pro wrestling ring. Over the course of two decades, Angle established himself as one of the greats in WWE in record time, winning the WWE Championship less than a year after his debut and going on to have classic feuds with the likes of John Cena, The Rock, and Eddie Guerrero.
Kurt Angle Recalls Terrifying Moonsault Off The Top Of A Steel Cage
Kurt Angle took his Moonsault to the next level at TNA Lockdown 2010. Competing inside the steel cage against Mr. Anderson, a bloody Angle wanted to make sure his opponent was not going to get up. Angle climbed the turnbuckle to hit the Moonsault he has hit many times in his career, but then looked up and decided to ascend the steel structure. Fans in the arena came alive as they knew what was next.
Kurt Angle Tips Gable Steveson For The Top
Kurt Angle, a WWE Hall of Famer, still believes in the potential of Gable Steveson, despite his lacklustre debut match in NXT. Gable Steveson, a highly regarded prospect, made his in-ring debut at NXT’s Great American Bash premium live event on July 30th, 2023, where he faced Baron Corbin. The match, unfortunately, ended in a double count out after only six minutes, leaving fans disappointed.
Kurt Angle Turned Down Massive Offer From UFC
It’s not a far stretch to think Kurt Angle would have excelled in the UFC octagon, and it actually almost happened for the WWE Hall Of Famer on three different occasions. Speaking with ESPN ahead of his upcoming “Angle” documentary on Peacock, Kurt Angle revealed that he was offered his first deal from Dana White to join UFC after his success winning Olympic gold with a broken freakin’ neck.
Kurt Angle Surprised Match Was Never Given Five Stars By Dave Meltzer
Kurt Angle is bewildered just as much as the fans that he never got a five-star match courtesy of Dave Meltzer. The Olympic Hero spoke with Chris Van Vliet in a new interview and an ongoing topic The Kurt Angle Show has been Meltzer’s omission of five star’s from Angle’s “Wrestling Observer resume.” Angle isn’t super affected by never getting the nod, but he is surprised at such a statistic. “I don’t know if Dave likes me or not or what’s going on.
Kurt Angle Still In Pain "Every Day"
Kurt Angle is still struggling physically despite numerous surgeries. Over the course of his career, Angle prided himself on doing things that physically should have been impossible. He won an Olympic gold medal with a broken neck, wrestled in WWE with a broken neck, and pushed through a list of wince-inducing list of injuries as well as addiction to perform at the highest level. However, that commitment hasn’t come without a price.
"My Quality Of Life Isn't Good"
Kurt Angle has opened up about his life in retirement, admitting he needs more surgery. After a glittering career as an amateur which included an Olympic gold medal, Angle finally joined WWE in 1998 and made his on-screen debut a year later. What followed was a run that established him as one of the all-time greats, with a lengthy spell in IMPACT Wrestling as well as WWE.
"Dixie Carter Is A Class Act"
Kurt Angle has launched a staunch defence of former TNA President Dixie Carter. After a spell with WWE where established himself as one of the finest professional wrestlers in the world, Kurt Angle asked for his release. The former World Champion’s personal demons were getting the better of him and something needed to change. That something saw Angle leave WWE and join TNA in October 2006.
Kurt Angle Documentary Gets Release Date
A new Kurt Angle documentary is coming to Peacock. On the August 21st episode of Raw, WWE shared the trailer for the new documentary “Angle.” The clip featured comments from legends such as The Rock and Ric Flair, and a whole host of top WWE stars. The documentary will premiere on September 3rd on Peacock. When Did Kurt Angle Wrestle In WWE?
Kurt Angle Disappointed At WWE SummerSlam Match
Kurt Angle admits that his SummerSlam 2005 match is unlikely to feature on any highlight reels. Following a trilogy of show stealers against Rey Mysterio, Brock Lesnar and Eddie Guerrero, the 2005 SummerSlam would see the Hall of Famer face Eugene to regain possession of his prized Olympic gold medal following Eugene winning the prestigious award on a previous episode of Raw. The match itself only went four and a half minutes, with a dominant Angle getting the submission victory.
Kurt Angle Responds To Recent Criticisms From Paul Heyman
Kurt Angle has commented on his war of words with Paul Heyman.
John Cena & Kurt Angle Among Stars Celebrating Edge's 25th Anniversary On SmackDown
Edge celebrated his 25th anniversary in WWE on SmackDown. During the show, video packages aired from many of the friends and enemies the Rated-R Superstar made during his legendary career. One of these featured possibly his biggest rival, John Cena. Cena congratulated his “arch-nemesis” before praising his dedication. “Edge, this is your arch nemesis John Cena saying congratulations on 25 years in the WWE.
TNA Stripped Kurt Angle Of World Championship For Bizarre Reason
NWA President Billy Corgan revealed a bizarre reason that Kurt Angle was stripped of the TNA World Championship. On the August 15th episode of Chris Van Vliet’s podcast Insight, Former TNA President Corgan provided a fascinating insight into the inner workings of the professional wrestling industry.
Kurt Angle Gives Prediction On Gunther's Intercontinental Title Reign
Kurt Angle must believes Gunther adheres to the “Three I’s.” On the latest episode of “The Kurt Angle Show,” The Olympic Gold Medalist was busy giving his thoughts to co-host Paul Bromwell on the results of this year’s SummerSlam and they covered the Intercontinental Championship match between Drew McIntyre and Gunther. Gunther came out victorious, extending his near record-breaking reign as champion.
Kurt Angle Praises Ronda Rousey's WWE SummerSlam Performance
Kurt Angle has credited Ronda Rousey for putting over Shayna Baszler at SummerSlam. At the Premium Live Event, the former Women’s Tag Team Champions collided in an MMA rules match so there would be no doubt as to who the better fighter was. Speaking on The Kurt Angle Show, the Hall of Famer stated that Rousey could have called an audible and made the decision that she was going to be victorious, but instead chose to elevate Baszler: “You know what? I thought it was really cool.
Kurt Angle Backs Finn Balor To Leave WWE If They "Don't Do Something With Him"
Kurt Angle believes it might soon be time for Finn Balor to leave WWE. At SummerSlam, Finn Balor failed in his latest bid to become World Champion, losing out to Seth Rollins despite involvement from the Judgment Day. This means that Balor has only been World Champion once since joining WWE, holding the Universal Title for just 24 hours back in 2016 after suffering an injury. While the star has won the NXT Title twice, a significant spell with WWE’s top prize has eluded him.
Kurt Angle Blasts Paul Heyman Over "Full Of S**t" Bloodline Claim
Kurt Angle didn’t hesitate in accusing Paul Heyman of being “full of s**t” over a recent claim The Special Counsel made about The Bloodline! Following Roman Reigns’ SummerSlam main event victory over Jey Uso, Paul Heyman made a bold claim that the Bloodline has still yet to hit its stride and is only just reaching the end of its third inning of nine.
Backstage Reaction To Gable Steveson's Disappointing WWE In-Ring Debut
According to a new report, all has gone quiet on Gable Steveson in WWE. At the Great American Bash, Steveson finally made his WWE in-ring debut, but things didn’t quite go to plan. Despite being presented as the babyface opposite Baron Corbin, Steveson was booed heavily and fans openly and loudly cheered for his opponent.
Mick Foley Comes To Defence Of Ronda Rousey
With Ronda Rousey seemingly done with WWE — at least for now — debate rages over her legacy. Ronda Rousey came into WWE as a whirlwind and quickly earned plaudits for her performances. At the time many seasoned observers hailed her as the most impressive rookie the industry had ever seen. However, when returning to the company in January 2022 having been out of action for over two years, things were very different.
Kurt Angle Has Interesting Theory On Why WWE Fans Are Booing Gable Steveson
News WWE News Written by James Holder • Published 8th August 2023 Kurt Angle has claimed WWE is deliberately trying to get fans to boo Gable Steveson. Amateur wrestling star Gable Steveson finally made his WWE in-ring debut at NXT Great American Bash when he took on Baron Corbin. Despite being presented as a babyface and Corbin essentially being a career heel, Steveson was heavily booed and fans chanted for his opponent.
Kurt Angle "Feels Badly" For WWE Superstar Gable Steveson
Kurt Angle has been discussing his sympathy for fellow Olympic Gold medalist Gable Steveson after the up and coming Superstar was heavily booed on his in-ring debut at NXT The Great American Bash. Steveson signed with WWE in September 2021 having claimed an Olympic Gold medal in freestyle wrestling at the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Booker T "Not Bought In" On Gable Steveson
Booker T has joined fans in expressing their frustration at Gable Steveson. Olympic gold medalist Steveson finally made his WWE in-ring debut at the NXT Great American Bash despite signing with the company back in 2021 and being drafted to Raw later that year. Despite being presented as a babyface in his match with Baron Corbin, Steveson was booed heavily as the fans chanted support for his opponent.
"I Think I'd Be Considered The Greatest Of All Time If I Stuck With WWE"
News WWE News Written by James Holder • Published 31st July 2023 Although considered a legend, Kurt Angle believes he missed out on being the greatest of all time. Less than seven years after making his WWE debut, Kurt Angle had done it all for the sports entertainment giant. He’d won multiple World Championships, wrestled the biggest names in the industry, and played his role in a number of classic matches. However, that was only part of the story.
Kurt Angle Dismisses Reports Of Heat With WWE Superstar Baron Corbin
Kurt Angle was recently asked if there was any animosity between him and Baron Corbin. Angle appeared on The Kurt Angle Show, where he addressed the issue, stating that he doesn’t have heat with Corbin, although the former King of the Ring wasn’t Angle’s first choice to retire him. Angle said: Angle also discussed his issues with Corbin’s character and that he feels WWE didn’t give him enough of an opportunity to prove himself.
"The Company Took Advantage Of Him"
Written by Conor Renshaw • Published 25th July 2023 In a recent episode of his podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle shared his thoughts on the legendary career of Kane and how the company may have taken advantage of his dedication and commitment to his character. Angle and Kane were integral parts of the Attitude and Ruthless Aggression eras, leaving an indelible mark on professional wrestling.
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