Kurt Angle has always put forth exciting performances when he steps inside a square circle. Whether it was IMPACT Wrestling or WWE, the Wrestling Machine climbed to the top of the mountain and became champion. However, Angle’s retirement match didn’t live up to the audience’s expectations.
During his peak, Angle wrestled several veterans of the industry. One of which was The Master of 619, Rey Mysterio.
Speaking on The Kurt Angle Show, the 53-year-old superstar recalled how he received stitches after his match with the luchador legend:
Mysterio and Angle have faced each other at major premium live events over the years. In their last encounter, Mysterio was the WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
Kurt Angle recalls why he missed the 2004 Olympics
Before Angle became a sports entertainer, he started his journey as an amateur wrestler. In 1996, he won a gold medal with a broken neck at the Olympics. Angle received most of his fame from his amateur career in his early days.
Later, he joined WWE in 1998 and transitioned into a sports entertainer for Vince McMahon’s company. However, Angle was offered an opportunity to compete at the Olympics, but he declined.
Speaking on The Kurt Angle Show, the former WWE Champion recalled why he decided not to participate in the event:
It would have been interesting to see him participate and win more gold. In 2012, he showcased his interest in returning to the Olympics but couldn’t due to his age.
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