Kurt Angle has admitted in multiple interviews in the past that he stole the Ankle Lock from Ken Shamrock, and the Olympic gold medalist had a heartfelt message for the UFC Hall Famer on his latest podcast show.
He even asked Shamrock about who did the move better, and the former UFC Champion responded cheekily.
“I’ve got to poke you a little bit” - Ken Shamrock on Kurt Angle using the Ankle Lock
Shamrock has addressed the Ankle Lock question on countless occasions, and he has also taken several shots at the WWE Hall of Famer. The former Intercontinental Champion stated that he loved poking at Kurt Angle and that it was an honor to have the Olympic Hero use the Ankle Lock.
Angle chimed in and revealed the differences in how they delivered the move. The former WWE champion incorporated a different grip to avoid legitimately hurting his opponents by putting his hands on top of the toes instead of on the side because.
Shamrock agreed with Kurt Angle’s assessment. He said a perfectly executed Ankle Lock could be painful for the wrestler on the receiving end.
Shamrock continued by highlighting the importance of why wrestlers should copy moves from their peers. According to him, doing so increases the longevity of a well-known maneuver, and over time, it becomes an iconic facet of a wrestler’s act.
Ken Shamrock is credited with popularizing the Ankle Lock, but Kurt Angle inarguably took it to a whole new level in terms of mainstream appeal. It’s also excellent that both legends share a deep mutual respect for one another.
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