A part of me wish Kurt stayed in WWE but man, if it wasn't for his run in TNA I wouldn't have started watching it and found out about Samoa Joe, AJ styles and many others at the time. Kurt was a beast in TNA and im glad he had his time there.
@Brent P On one hand he may not be naive, just not bad-mouthing a guy who can keep the $ flowing for him. On the other hand he may just know Vince better than you, he says he always got what he was promised. My guess is Vince is honest about money, bullshits about everything else. When he cuts guys loose and it fucks up their lives he is following the contract. Wrestlers need to read their contracts, not sign shitty deals and get a damn union already
True...when he left wwe at the height of his career. He was white hot!!!! At that time in wwe. His triple threat match with Orton and mysterio was real good.
Angle is one of the greatest of all time, maybe THE greatest ever. Not only could have a great match with anyone, he had charisma, he could legitimately make you laugh with his antics, (something that’s hard to do in wrestling) the fans took him seriously because of his amateur wrestling background, and he went above and beyond to entertain the fans whether is was on TV or not. I mean, having 25 minute matches on house shows with guys like Benoit and Guerrero, he really gave his everything night after night. I just hate that he’s in constant pain nowadays
Kurt was near death in 2006. More than once Karen Angle (now Karen Jarrett) had to call an ambulance because Kurt wouldn't wake up. Super scary. So thankful Kurt survived!
@@Weirzy Kurt would have been especially bad, public relations wise. "Clean cut Olympic gold winner dies pill addicted and broken under WWE's employment" would have been the headlines, might have killed Vince too just by reading that!
Damn bro, I wasn't aware of Kurt's addiction at all in wwe. He was just so good that you didn't realize. But I stopped watching wrestling for a long time, and saw him on tna poster and seen how small he got, and his eyes showed it. Wasn't sure but then it was confirmed, and even worse than I thought with him saying how many pills he were taking per day. Thank God he survived, and God bless him, and anyone that's in that situation. Never give up
I agree with this statement completely. I remember a great quote from Luna where she said something along the lines of, "A great wrestler can have a match with a broom and make it look like the broom kicked their ass." And I think Kurt is one of those people that can exemplify that completely. I think that short list would include Chris Jericho Chris Benoit Mick Foley Kurt Angle Bret Hart and that's pretty much all i can think of off the top of my head.
@@JohnSmith-hv1rm I feel u bro but I'm not gone hold u I'ma big Mick Foley fan and he is a legend the hardcore legend at that but Foley wrestling a broom stick!? C'mon broski that reference don't work for him u know my boi would set that shit on 🔥 and throw a hardcore elbow off the apron to the concrete floor boom end of match😁 And also we gotta put some respect on HBK and Ric Flair too💪🏾
DLRX definitely. And let’s not forget about his stupid summerslam angle to wrestle in order to win back his gold medals and how unbelievably incompetent he looked while wrestling Cena over and over yet losing over and over again
ItscrackinTJ he didn’t look limited in his 3 matches vs HBK that year tho Also his match vs Taker the next year was the best match of 2006. I think it was who he was working with that hindered him
You're SUPPOSED to take ownership for your mistakes why is this such a huge accomplishment to people when grown ass people have to confess their sins publicly...I will never understand this
@@leviclark3822 Because 99 people out of a 100 nowadays will always have an excuse for their short comings, that it is refreshing to see someone be honest.
Angle vs Lesnar Ironman Match in 2003 was without a doubt a masterpiece. It was a PPV quality match on Smackdown. Kurt's feuds with Lesnar and Samoa Joe are among the greatest I have ever seen
Considering his sister Le'Anne Angle died of a heroin overdose literally the night before that match, makes Kurt's performance that much more incredible.
Everyone who watched back then knew Kurt was on the verge of something very very bad happening to him. His eyes were bloodshot 24/7, his aggression was up gimmick or not. He was a walking timebomb. Was plain even for the average viewer that he needed time off, which he wouldn't take. They released him for WWEs and his own good, so he won't die in the ring. That's why people were genuinely concerned when he signed with TNA very shortly afterwards. I'm glad all went down well and he can sit down today and reflect on how things truly were.
As a kid, I couldn't tell much of a difference but had I been in my 20s, watching TNA kurt, it would've been apparent. He had those numb eyes lol. Not red, but blank..
Wow. It’s amazing being a kid growing up admiring these guys. And to be an adult and hear what happened and why things went the way it did is an eye opener to how the business side of things are when the lights are off. Much respect to all the athletes.
For a long time I never understood the Kurt Angle departure and why he wanted to go to TNA but seeing this and the honesty of Kurt changes my opinion of him. I respect him and the deep realization of how wrestling plus how Vince and his sports entertainment worked. But had enough realization that he'd messed up with addiction as well. Glad he powered through it all.
Ive come to respect Kurt a whole hell of a lot more in recent years. Not just an Olympian and a World Champion...but his candor and self responsibility
Out of all the guys that went into the HoF, Kurt's had me nearly balling my eyes out. His induction was one of the last of the Mohicans of guys that I watched and admired as a kid. I remember going to my late uncle's house back in 2000 while he was watching WWE, and Kurt was doing one of his oblivious heel promos, and it always came to my mind when I think of him. Definitely one of the greatest to have ever done it.
Even though he was unraveling i'm still glad he called out Vince on not using him right. I don't really remember anything from his last year or two in WWE, and this guy was a MACHINE at the time. Glad he's doing better
He would occassionaly job for new guys in SmackDown. He was good at making other wrestlers look threatening. His moments with Cena come to mind first. But Kurt was above jobbing. He's not a punching bag for experimental gimmicks. He was main event material.
He's not lying. Super humble guy. I've been addicted and I feel like his outlook about it is how we should all look at addiction. Accountability is the main thing 😂💯💯
I used to be addicted but I thought taking 70 80 pills a month was A TON ! BUT when I heard about kurt and even other wrestlers taking 40 50 pills a day
@@growing.grounds4054 yea man id go threw at least 25 to 30 a day. not too mention the prescriptions were legit and when i didnt have those around, id go for tylonal pm and Motrin
@@growing.grounds4054 yea man I got clean off pills with cbd and thc. It helped take off the edge. When I couldn't smoke anymore I did the cbd drops and it made a big difference.
I actually liked ECW Kurt Angle. I get why he wasn’t happy about going but he was there to legitimise the brand and I just loved his (pardon the expression) intensity he brought to the table. It’s a shame his run got cut short but at the same time it’s probably good he left when he did.
There's a huge amount of respect owed to Kurt here for owning what he feels is on him. But bottom line, it's pathetic that a company like WWE, doesn't employ ANYONE to simply eyeball an employee and go "hey that guy needs some help, take him off the road for a bit so he can get healthy." I'm talking about basic respect and common sense when dealing with an employee. Even if you don't want to pay or lose money from not using a talent, you'll make way more money in the long run by taking care of them along the way... or in this case, letting someone take some fucking time off.
Ironically the SvR video games have a fatigue meter for manager mode. You have you give your roster breaks and limit the amount of dangerous matches like TLC matches and cage matches. You also need to keep matches short if you want your wrestlers to heal faster. If you were reckless your wrestler got injured and couldnt be used anymore. So they acknowledged the concept but didnt apply it in real life
EXACTLY!!! 300 days/year on the road would take the steam out of anyone's sails. Nobody is an actual machine, and "maybe" 30 days of rest and recuperation won't cut it. What Vince McMahon was asking of them should have been balanced out with down time to heal injuries and allow them to return fresh to the fight. Not burn them out, let them become substance abusers, then deny any association with them down the road. Ijs
There's an interview of Benoit a couple of months before the murder-suicide where he said part-timers will become the main issue in WWE or something like that, it gave me chills.
Some more Angle vs Benoit, Angle vs Punk, Bryan, Kofi, Jericho, Cody ect... Hell, Angle and guys like Zack Ryder & Heath Slater would've had some hilarious segments if he stayed on.
I dont believe that, i remember at the time reading an article that Kurt was doing drugs and stuff and WWE would not have it and did not want him in the company until he sorted that stuff out
Funny he mentioned TNA they always been like thar giving a wrestlers a couple months off bring them back as a shocker. They do that to change the landscape & keep it fresh. WWE don't do that
Unfortunately the lack of genuine competition for so long meant wrestlers had zero bargaining position and were treated like shit. Wwe buying wcw, with ecw collapsing just one week later was by far the worse thing to happen to wrestling.
I really love and respect that he took ownership of everything and didn't blame anyone else for anything that happened he truly is the man of integrity we all loved
Crazy this was in 2017 and yet when he returned to wwe he was put in a general manager role even though he still looked like a beast. He even said himself he could still go but yet wwe continued to book him in shitty angles even he came back. I wonder what could have been maybe retirement match against Cena or Lesnar
I never thought I would have the respect for Kurt I do now when I was watching him as a kid. Not like the undertaker who you instantly fear and respect.
I love listening to Kurt Angle speak. I relate to him in my experiences of work and having a good boss. We fell out when I hit the rails but reconciled. Kurt was a hard worker - that’s the only thing he ever did wrong was giving too much. Bless you KA
He never got the push he deserved until ecw but his feuds with rivals was legendary especially Stone cold and his rivalry. His wrestling along with wrestlers such as Chris Benoit was always under rated..... and hes always been a stand up guy
Taz wrestling skills have never been disrespected. He gets shit over being a fake tough guy. Win or lose, if RVD (or anyone else) slapped me in my face I would have punched them.
Kurt Angle and The Undertaker both are probably the only two I can think of to have been known to have a high pain tolerance throughout their career, nothing but respect for them. If you no more leave a comment.
He won an Olympic gold metal with a broken fricken neck !! One of the greatest if not the greatest wrestler of all time. Best technical wrestlers- Bret hart, Kurt angle, Eddie Guerrero, Chris Benoit.
Joseph Vitielo that was maybe in backlunds era. But the next generation produced a lot more talent then him for sure: no way the names I mentioned aren’t better technically then bob backlund.
@GRap TheGOAT Yeah, Kurt was a beast back then, such a fun, diverse and athletic style of wrestling. By the time he quit, i had stopped watching completely.
Legend . i hated him 2nd only to mcmahon growing up , now i love him and am sorry for how underappreciated he was in his prime . Still hate vince though mostly for Dark side of the ring . Thanks for all the awesome memories Kurt !
Kurt is one of my top 5 favourite wrestlers. Dudes a genuine Olympian wrestler, what more could you ask for!? Then he fought a midget dress as himself while he was dressed up as John Cena. One of the best skits on there, dudes comedic timing was brilliant in all his other work too! Plus his Sexy Boy rendition.
I understand what you're talking about Mr angle because in life you sometimes get demoted by family I had a favorite cousin who I loved so much and when we fell out I now have to deal with her brother rather than deal with her in which it breaks my heart so understandably so I understand that emotion of of love from someone that you once considered a high ranking person in your life
This is the biggest problem with having only 2 places to go, and they hate each other. Guys are over-exposed, flip-flopping face/heel a dozen times, and then they are burned out. Having the chance to get off TV for a bit, or even work a circuit of territories helped guys stay fresh. As Cornette always says, "How can we miss you, if you won't go away?"
I get Kurt, I’m the same at work. I may be hurting but keep going. And that no else’s fault but our own. We can talk n say otherwise. But we are those ppl tha think, I won’t be there and someone else will take our place. You get older n learn.
Kurt is a mans man, a lot of people today just don’t know what personal accountability is. For sure he got fucked over and could lean on that if he wanted but he accepts his own failings. No one is perfect, rational people know this so big props to this man!
As an addict i feel his sense of reflection i view my past the same way you can only blame yourself for your short comings and when your using you think its everybody else then you go get clean and go through all that self reflection once you accept your the problem everything changes
i remember when kurt had his last match on smackdown in like 2006 i think it was. it was sad and wierd because he was a heel but then suddenly for that night everyone cheered for him. if i remember right, his last match was againt rey mysterio (a face) but when angle won everyone cheered
Kurt is being very generous to Vince and the WWE here. They nearly worked him to death and didn't give him enough time off during his run. He had every right to pissed off and demanding to leave.
One thing about addiction - Robert Downey Jr. got put on drugs by his dad. Kurt Angle genuinely had pain difficulties. These weren't their fault, but once they went through it, they went through it. It was over.
Shit that gave me chills. Better to not think about it tho. He had an amazing career . Kurt seems to be doing really good with his food business nowadays. Happy for the guy.
FYI I believe it was either Big Show Paul White, or the Undertaker, perhaps both, who - when asked who they felt was the man they would never want to fight against in real life - quickly named Angle as that man. The real life respect other pros had for Angle was second to none, right up there with Hennig and Taker.
A part of me wish Kurt stayed in WWE but man, if it wasn't for his run in TNA I wouldn't have started watching it and found out about Samoa Joe, AJ styles and many others at the time. Kurt was a beast in TNA and im glad he had his time there.
I 100 percent agree with ya. He at the time was burned out. Fuck i would be too. Some can do it some cant. Im glad he got his life in order
Not getting Styles/Angle and all those 5 star matches would have been a travesty
Couldn’t even imagine what the landscape would look like without that era of TNA
In agreement from me 100%
True and we wouldn't have the beast drew McIntyre became
Kurt deserved a Royal Rumble win in his career. He is one of the greatest of all time.
Kurt, Jericho, & Kane deserved to win at least 1 rumble win
@@Mr.Amazing1694 agree 100%
@Daniel Robinson who?
@Daniel Robinson No ! He was closed to win 2002 and I think 2004. But certainly not winning any one.
Deserved to win 2003, 2004 or 2005 rumble. 2002 was rightfully Triple H’s, but that should of been his one and only..
Angle doesn’t hold back, doesn’t blame anyone for his demons other than himself and I reckon that’s one of the reasons he’s come out the other side.
@Brent P On one hand he may not be naive, just not bad-mouthing a guy who can keep the $ flowing for him. On the other hand he may just know Vince better than you, he says he always got what he was promised. My guess is Vince is honest about money, bullshits about everything else. When he cuts guys loose and it fucks up their lives he is following the contract. Wrestlers need to read their contracts, not sign shitty deals and get a damn union already
@@bubbafug00gle51 reality is we gotta play on their terms. Unfortunate but thats how it is. 100% behind employees starting a union
True...when he left wwe at the height of his career. He was white hot!!!! At that time in wwe. His triple threat match with Orton and mysterio was real good.
@@bubbafug00gle51 brilliant comment
Angle is one of the greatest of all time, maybe THE greatest ever. Not only could have a great match with anyone, he had charisma, he could legitimately make you laugh with his antics, (something that’s hard to do in wrestling) the fans took him seriously because of his amateur wrestling background, and he went above and beyond to entertain the fans whether is was on TV or not. I mean, having 25 minute matches on house shows with guys like Benoit and Guerrero, he really gave his everything night after night. I just hate that he’s in constant pain nowadays
His tna run from 2006-2016 was great
From 2006-2012 I'd say that tna run was great, after that he slowed down and i think everything started taking over
This is probably the most honest interview I've ever seen
Kurt was near death in 2006. More than once Karen Angle (now Karen Jarrett) had to call an ambulance because Kurt wouldn't wake up. Super scary. So thankful Kurt survived!
Jesus, imagine Eddie in 05, Kurt in 06 and then Benoit in 07.
@@Weirzy Kurt would have been especially bad, public relations wise. "Clean cut Olympic gold winner dies pill addicted and broken under WWE's employment" would have been the headlines, might have killed Vince too just by reading that!
Typical WWE working their talent to death.
Damn bro, I wasn't aware of Kurt's addiction at all in wwe. He was just so good that you didn't realize. But I stopped watching wrestling for a long time, and saw him on tna poster and seen how small he got, and his eyes showed it. Wasn't sure but then it was confirmed, and even worse than I thought with him saying how many pills he were taking per day. Thank God he survived, and God bless him, and anyone that's in that situation. Never give up
@@jamesb1988 that’s why they released him just in case that would happen
Kurt is part of a short list that can have a great match with anyone.
I agree with this statement completely. I remember a great quote from Luna where she said something along the lines of, "A great wrestler can have a match with a broom and make it look like the broom kicked their ass." And I think Kurt is one of those people that can exemplify that completely. I think that short list would include
Chris Jericho
Chris Benoit
Mick Foley
Kurt Angle
Bret Hart
and that's pretty much all i can think of off the top of my head.
Regal
John Smith Eddie Guerrero and Dean Malinko as well
fully agree with regal and eddie guerrero. I haven't seen many malenko matches to be able to argue with or against that.
@@JohnSmith-hv1rm I feel u bro but I'm not gone hold u I'ma big Mick Foley fan and he is a legend the hardcore legend at that but Foley wrestling a broom stick!? C'mon broski that reference don't work for him u know my boi would set that shit on 🔥 and throw a hardcore elbow off the apron to the concrete floor boom end of match😁
And also we gotta put some respect on HBK and Ric Flair too💪🏾
Honestly the way he was getting booked in 2005, I don’t blame him
Exactly! He goes from stealing the show at WM21 with Shawn to stalking Booker T's wife?! SMH
DLRX definitely. And let’s not forget about his stupid summerslam angle to wrestle in order to win back his gold medals and how unbelievably incompetent he looked while wrestling Cena over and over yet losing over and over again
ItscrackinTJ he didn’t look limited in his 3 matches vs HBK that year tho
Also his match vs Taker the next year was the best match of 2006. I think it was who he was working with that hindered him
@ItscrackinTJ Injuries doesn't excuse shitty booking.
u mean 06?
Now that's a man, he takes responsibility and ownership of his own mistakes, that's just one of the reasons he's the greatest of all time.
You're SUPPOSED to take ownership for your mistakes why is this such a huge accomplishment to people when grown ass people have to confess their sins publicly...I will never understand this
@@leviclark3822 Because 99 people out of a 100 nowadays will always have an excuse for their short comings, that it is refreshing to see someone be honest.
@@MisterSandsCaucasians are genetically bred to never take responsibility. That’s why it’s so crazy for them to see when one of theirs actually do it
I used to think he was really cheesy in his wrestling gimmicks but This guy is the real deal.
I think most wwe wrestlers are legit tough in real life.
Angle vs Lesnar Ironman Match in 2003 was without a doubt a masterpiece. It was a PPV quality match on Smackdown. Kurt's feuds with Lesnar and Samoa Joe are among the greatest I have ever seen
Considering his sister Le'Anne Angle died of a heroin overdose literally the night before that match, makes Kurt's performance that much more incredible.
100% agree👍🏾 bro his Ironman match against HBK on raw was the business too
This totally sucks. I'm a former coke head and I absolutely get what Kurt is saying and I see the regret in his eyes
I’m proud of you and Kurt Unc 🔥🔥🔥🙏🏾
God bless you all ! 😄
I feel you bro, here where i live me and my friends party too hard on that stuff and i finally realizing to stay away from that crowd
What a decent man Kurt is,
Humble but has demons while keeping honest to himself.
This is the kind of man I can respect!
It's why he'll be able to beat his demons and become a good human. Unlike many.
Everyone who watched back then knew Kurt was on the verge of something very very bad happening to him. His eyes were bloodshot 24/7, his aggression was up gimmick or not. He was a walking timebomb. Was plain even for the average viewer that he needed time off, which he wouldn't take. They released him for WWEs and his own good, so he won't die in the ring. That's why people were genuinely concerned when he signed with TNA very shortly afterwards. I'm glad all went down well and he can sit down today and reflect on how things truly were.
WTF show was you watching? How could you gather all? Nothing seemed off to anyone as a viewer.
@@user-pq6mr6op3p yeah Fr 🤣🤣 lmao
As a kid, I couldn't tell much of a difference but had I been in my 20s, watching TNA kurt, it would've been apparent. He had those numb eyes lol. Not red, but blank..
Kurt is strong glad he’s doing much better he had a hard life will always be one of the greatest
Wow. It’s amazing being a kid growing up admiring these guys. And to be an adult and hear what happened and why things went the way it did is an eye opener to how the business side of things are when the lights are off. Much respect to all the athletes.
You can tell Kurt is an introspective person and that's why he's had the amateur and professional wrestling success he's had.
For a long time I never understood the Kurt Angle departure and why he wanted to go to TNA but seeing this and the honesty of Kurt changes my opinion of him. I respect him and the deep realization of how wrestling plus how Vince and his sports entertainment worked. But had enough realization that he'd messed up with addiction as well. Glad he powered through it all.
Dub dub wee - kurt angle
It’s nice to know I’m not the only one who noticed. 😂
@@mccown2690 Fax lmaoo been noticing it for a while
I noticed that a long time ago lol
Me too 😂😂 my wife makes fun of that fact all the time lol
Correction: Dubbadubbawee! 🤣
Ive come to respect Kurt a whole hell of a lot more in recent years. Not just an Olympian and a World Champion...but his candor and self responsibility
OJ Simpson: *kills people*
Kurt Angle: But it was my fault
; it takes a strong man to know he needs help but it takes a great man to actually seek help out.
Out of all the guys that went into the HoF, Kurt's had me nearly balling my eyes out. His induction was one of the last of the Mohicans of guys that I watched and admired as a kid. I remember going to my late uncle's house back in 2000 while he was watching WWE, and Kurt was doing one of his oblivious heel promos, and it always came to my mind when I think of him. Definitely one of the greatest to have ever done it.
If Austin Guerrero Benoit wrestled less they would of had a longer in ring career
Seems like a really nice guy, gotta love Kurt
I was really sad when he left. He had a lot of energy and character which others didn't have
Even though he was unraveling i'm still glad he called out Vince on not using him right. I don't really remember anything from his last year or two in WWE, and this guy was a MACHINE at the time. Glad he's doing better
@Jonathan Coleman he had amazing matches with HBK and taker, but they wasted him besides that
GG Exactly. You can have great matches here or there but it’s ultimately about how you’re presented and what your character means to the show.
He would occassionaly job for new guys in SmackDown. He was good at making other wrestlers look threatening. His moments with Cena come to mind first. But Kurt was above jobbing. He's not a punching bag for experimental gimmicks. He was main event material.
He's not lying. Super humble guy. I've been addicted and I feel like his outlook about it is how we should all look at addiction. Accountability is the main thing 😂💯💯
Didn't mean to put the laughing face
I used to be addicted but I thought taking 70 80 pills a month was A TON ! BUT when I heard about kurt and even other wrestlers taking 40 50 pills a day
@@growing.grounds4054 yea man id go threw at least 25 to 30 a day. not too mention the prescriptions were legit and when i didnt have those around, id go for tylonal pm and Motrin
@@drmznvrdie4087 wow I used kratom to help get me off the pills
@@growing.grounds4054 yea man I got clean off pills with cbd and thc. It helped take off the edge. When I couldn't smoke anymore I did the cbd drops and it made a big difference.
Proud of you Kurt! Your phenomenal bro! So many captivating matches. Way underrated matches with Chris Benoit and Eddie. WOW
I actually liked ECW Kurt Angle. I get why he wasn’t happy about going but he was there to legitimise the brand and I just loved his (pardon the expression) intensity he brought to the table. It’s a shame his run got cut short but at the same time it’s probably good he left when he did.
There's a huge amount of respect owed to Kurt here for owning what he feels is on him. But bottom line, it's pathetic that a company like WWE, doesn't employ ANYONE to simply eyeball an employee and go "hey that guy needs some help, take him off the road for a bit so he can get healthy." I'm talking about basic respect and common sense when dealing with an employee. Even if you don't want to pay or lose money from not using a talent, you'll make way more money in the long run by taking care of them along the way... or in this case, letting someone take some fucking time off.
Exactly...
Ironically the SvR video games have a fatigue meter for manager mode. You have you give your roster breaks and limit the amount of dangerous matches like TLC matches and cage matches. You also need to keep matches short if you want your wrestlers to heal faster. If you were reckless your wrestler got injured and couldnt be used anymore. So they acknowledged the concept but didnt apply it in real life
EXACTLY!!! 300 days/year on the road would take the steam out of anyone's sails. Nobody is an actual machine, and "maybe" 30 days of rest and recuperation won't cut it. What Vince McMahon was asking of them should have been balanced out with down time to heal injuries and allow them to return fresh to the fight. Not burn them out, let them become substance abusers, then deny any association with them down the road. Ijs
Just think, if Vince would've given him a part time deal, he might have been there at least a few more years before going to TNA.
Or not have gone to TNA at all.
Back at that time was insane to think that thing would ever happen, eventually it did, but back then was impossible.
There's an interview of Benoit a couple of months before the murder-suicide where he said part-timers will become the main issue in WWE or something like that, it gave me chills.
Some more Angle vs Benoit, Angle vs Punk, Bryan, Kofi, Jericho, Cody ect... Hell, Angle and guys like Zack Ryder & Heath Slater would've had some hilarious segments if he stayed on.
I dont believe that, i remember at the time reading an article that Kurt was doing drugs and stuff and WWE would not have it and did not want him in the company until he sorted that stuff out
I’m seriously so happy you’re back. Please feel free to upload more of these Angle clips!
Funny he mentioned TNA they always been like thar giving a wrestlers a couple months off bring them back as a shocker. They do that to change the landscape & keep it fresh. WWE don't do that
Yeah, WWE likes to run people into the dang ground.
Unfortunately the lack of genuine competition for so long meant wrestlers had zero bargaining position and were treated like shit.
Wwe buying wcw, with ecw collapsing just one week later was by far the worse thing to happen to wrestling.
@@SRPC21 the best thing for wwe and the worst thing for the rest of pro wrestling globally
I really love and respect that he took ownership of everything and didn't blame anyone else for anything that happened he truly is the man of integrity we all loved
Crazy this was in 2017 and yet when he returned to wwe he was put in a general manager role even though he still looked like a beast. He even said himself he could still go but yet wwe continued to book him in shitty angles even he came back. I wonder what could have been maybe retirement match against Cena or Lesnar
I never thought I would have the respect for Kurt I do now when I was watching him as a kid. Not like the undertaker who you instantly fear and respect.
Could listen to Angle or Jericho stories for hours
Much love to Kurt. its a shame sometimes people have to leave before you realize how good they were and how much they entertained you
Poor Kurt. I feel for him so much. ❤🙏😔 he gave so much for the business. God bless him.
I’m glad he left WWE and went to TNA. There he reached his FULL potential.
He was better in wwe. Less injuries
He was much cooler in tna his theme was awesome
They didn't give him his life's supply of free milk. Oh it's true.
Lol
It’s DAMN TRUE
He's what you call a real wrestler! An olympic gold 🏅 medallist.
I love listening to Kurt Angle speak. I relate to him in my experiences of work and having a good boss. We fell out when I hit the rails but reconciled. Kurt was a hard worker - that’s the only thing he ever did wrong was giving too much. Bless you KA
Props to Kurt for accepting the consequences of his actions
He never got the push he deserved until ecw but his feuds with rivals was legendary especially Stone cold and his rivalry. His wrestling along with wrestlers such as Chris Benoit was always under rated..... and hes always been a stand up guy
Look how insanely big his legs are. Holy shit.
Dude is jacked right now but back then he was a goddamn truck lol
That’s what a real wrestlers body looks like, look at most amateur/Olympic wrestlers they all have huge quads, biceps, traps, glutes and necks.
Hes in awesome shape
For reals!!
@shadow self
He really didn’t 😆
TNA was imo the best thing kurt ever did. His guess with sting, aj, and samoa joe were all epic
Kurt put tna on the map
It’s sad hearing how some of the great wrestlers got treated
he was a zombie in his last couple of Raw appearances. Thank God he took care of himself
Kurt called out Taz fast as a solid wrestler. That's respect.
Not respect its just true. I dont remember many weapons in taz's matches. Then he goes to wwf and its weapons every match lol
Yeah man although taz was short he was explosive.
Taz wrestling skills have never been disrespected. He gets shit over being a fake tough guy. Win or lose, if RVD (or anyone else) slapped me in my face I would have punched them.
I knew Taz before he was orange
-New Jack
He forgot Ric Flair, he was a part-timer too!
Kurt angle is one of the best. Still looks good he is not so old
yeah you're right drugs is the best wrestler and should be inducted in the rock and roll hall of fame i mean wrestling or whatever
Dave Meltzer never gave Kurt Angle a 5 star match. Let that sink in.
He would've had a few had his matches with Shawn Michaels and Brock Lesnar been in the Tokyo Dome.
@@totenblume7517 You know what did get 5 stars though? Best Friends vs. Ortiz & Santana's parking lot brawl match lol
@@al5306 I rate every match I watch just for fun, AEW brawl was 4 1/2* imo 5* is a joke
@@VintageWrestlingFan He only gave Hogan vs Rock 3 stars but he gives all these Japanese matches 100,0000 trillion stars.
Rob Kearsy it’s because hogan vs rock is a very fun match, not a very good match
Kurt is awesome. The first wrestling shirt i bought at a wrestling live show was one of his.
Kurt definitely one of the best ever and I actually didnt become a fan until he became more serious I wasnt a fan on kurt in the 2000 tbh
Kurt Angle and The Undertaker both are probably the only two I can think of to have been known to have a high pain tolerance throughout their career, nothing but respect for them.
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And Jeff Hardy
Mick Foley
He's still clean! I love it.
Angle is a legend. McMahon never appreciated him, nor did his son in law.
He won an Olympic gold metal with a broken fricken neck !! One of the greatest if not the greatest wrestler of all time. Best technical wrestlers- Bret hart, Kurt angle, Eddie Guerrero, Chris Benoit.
dont forget Howdy Doody
Don’t forget Owen Hart is the best technical wrestler out of all of them
Russ Radoncicx yes plus Owen. They’re all great.
backlund was the best thats why Vince Sr had him as champion so long
Joseph Vitielo that was maybe in backlunds era. But the next generation produced a lot more talent then him for sure: no way the names I mentioned aren’t better technically then bob backlund.
i was hoping kurt went to mma after he left wwe in 2004
WWE, TNA, ECW , New Japan, I would love to see Angle in the NWA ...
Kurt you are a legend
TNA Kurt was my fave! Guys a absolute beast and inspiration
Is that the largest thigh i've ever seen?
Yes, yes it is.
@GRap TheGOAT Yeah, Kurt was a beast back then, such a fun, diverse and athletic style of wrestling.
By the time he quit, i had stopped watching completely.
Legend . i hated him 2nd only to mcmahon growing up , now i love him and am sorry for how underappreciated he was in his prime . Still hate vince though mostly for Dark side of the ring . Thanks for all the awesome memories Kurt !
He said Vince always keeps a promise and I was thinking about the promise he made to not go in the backyard of the other territories.
To be fair that was his father who made that promise but he did make his father look like liar by doing that.
Mecha82 touché
Could’ve atleast made him ECW champion.
Josh Keller I’d imagine he would have eventually but he was on ECW for such a short time. He’d have gotten the belt before Lashley in my opinion.
ymd I think Kurt should’ve had it before big show, it would’ve fit.
Hes a beast very loyal to vince top 3 assets to wwe and his legacy geta bigger
Kurt is one of my top 5 favourite wrestlers. Dudes a genuine Olympian wrestler, what more could you ask for!?
Then he fought a midget dress as himself while he was dressed up as John Cena. One of the best skits on there, dudes comedic timing was brilliant in all his other work too!
Plus his Sexy Boy rendition.
“He needs some milk”
🤣🤣🤣🤣💯💯🎯🎯 All I can think about when I hear that is (John Cena)
Nothing but respect for Kurt Angle. Love this guy.
I understand what you're talking about Mr angle because in life you sometimes get demoted by family I had a favorite cousin who I loved so much and when we fell out I now have to deal with her brother rather than deal with her in which it breaks my heart so understandably so I understand that emotion of of love from someone that you once considered a high ranking person in your life
So glad that he was finally able to turn things around get clean.
Dont worry kurt angle your not alone. All us do wish we can go back and do things all over.
This is the biggest problem with having only 2 places to go, and they hate each other. Guys are over-exposed, flip-flopping face/heel a dozen times, and then they are burned out. Having the chance to get off TV for a bit, or even work a circuit of territories helped guys stay fresh. As Cornette always says, "How can we miss you, if you won't go away?"
I get Kurt, I’m the same at work. I may be hurting but keep going. And that no else’s fault but our own. We can talk n say otherwise. But we are those ppl tha think, I won’t be there and someone else will take our place. You get older n learn.
When was this Kurt interview?
It was released in 2017, I believe it was recorded late 2016.
Kurt is a mans man, a lot of people today just don’t know what personal accountability is. For sure he got fucked over and could lean on that if he wanted but he accepts his own failings. No one is perfect, rational people know this so big props to this man!
Lets be honest. Kurt was a beast. He could have wrecked in mma if he would have competed.
Why’s no one talking about how massive kurts legs are, holy crap
His neck is more impressive
When Angle went to TNA he was a beast!!! And the black red white and blue attire was 🔥. Angle was on 1 there. Crazy he was there longer than wwe
A very honest interview.
That man should’ve gave Kurt a tissue so he can blow his nose lol
Kurt was always under appreciated
As an addict i feel his sense of reflection i view my past the same way you can only blame yourself for your short comings and when your using you think its everybody else then you go get clean and go through all that self reflection once you accept your the problem everything changes
More clips please
Kurt thigh is bigger than my whole body
I'll pretend I heard 18.
I get that reference
i remember when kurt had his last match on smackdown in like 2006 i think it was. it was sad and wierd because he was a heel but then suddenly for that night everyone cheered for him. if i remember right, his last match was againt rey mysterio (a face) but when angle won everyone cheered
Kurt is in my all time top 5 favorite wrestlers!
Kurt was so over it was insane. He carried the entire Heel Austin saga
Kurt is legit.
Kurt is being very generous to Vince and the WWE here. They nearly worked him to death and didn't give him enough time off during his run. He had every right to pissed off and demanding to leave.
Jesus love you and your fans do your so great as a human bro love you kurt
I miss the TNA Kurt Angle and his main event mafia
One thing about addiction - Robert Downey Jr. got put on drugs by his dad. Kurt Angle genuinely had pain difficulties. These weren't their fault, but once they went through it, they went through it. It was over.
I personally believe Kurt Angle left WWE because of his drug abuse issues. Imagine if Angle died after Eddie and Benoit.......
Shit that gave me chills. Better to not think about it tho. He had an amazing career . Kurt seems to be doing really good with his food business nowadays. Happy for the guy.
FYI I believe it was either Big Show Paul White, or the Undertaker, perhaps both, who - when asked who they felt was the man they would never want to fight against in real life - quickly named Angle as that man. The real life respect other pros had for Angle was second to none, right up there with Hennig and Taker.