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| He is also a 2-time ] Division I champion, 1987 USA Junior Freestyle champion, 2-time USA Senior Freestyle champion, 1988 USA FILA Junior World Freestyle champion, 3-time NCAA Division I all-American. | He is also a 2-time ] Division I champion, 1987 USA Junior Freestyle champion, 2-time USA Senior Freestyle champion, 1988 USA FILA Junior World Freestyle champion, 3-time NCAA Division I all-American. | ||
| His most famous feud was with ], although he has feuded with many of the top names of WWE. In ], after neck problems dating back to his amateur wrestling days led to an almost career-ending injury, he opted for a new type of surgery that allowed him to return in two months rather than a year. However, in March ], his neck problems recurred, and it was feared that he would have to undergo possibly career-ending surgery. Later reports indicate that Angle will not have to undergo surgery at this time, although the situation is obviously subject to change. He is currently also the General Manager of ] | His most famous feud was with Chris Benoit. His fued with ] is also famous., although he has feuded with many of the top names of WWE. He and Benoit, who are the exponents in their stlye in the ring, bought the house down with the their 10/10 performance at ROYAL RUMBLE 2003. That match will go into the history as one of the the greatest wrestling matches. His match with Brock Lesnar at WRESTLEMANIA XIX was also a memorable one. In ], after neck problems dating back to his amateur wrestling days led to an almost career-ending injury, he opted for a new type of surgery that allowed him to return in two months rather than a year. However, in March ], his neck problems recurred, and it was feared that he would have to undergo possibly career-ending surgery. Later reports indicate that Angle will not have to undergo surgery at this time, although the situation is obviously subject to change. He is currently also the General Manager of ] | ||
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Revision as of 17:14, 26 April 2004
Kurt Angle (born December 9, 1968 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a professional wrestler performing for World Wrestling Entertainment.
He was noted in 1996 when he won the 220-pound freestyle wrestling competition at the Olympic Games in Atlanta. Four years after earning Olympic gold, Angle entered WWE for the first time in 1999 (where he defeated the Godfather) and earned professional wrestling gold.
Just weeks after entering WWE, Angle earned the European Title. A short time later he earned the Intercontinental Championship and also won the 2000 King of the Ring. Later, Kurt Angle defeated The Rock at No Mercy to win the WWE Championship. Kurt Angle is considered one of the best wrestlers ever only after a short career.
He is also a 2-time NCAA Division I champion, 1987 USA Junior Freestyle champion, 2-time USA Senior Freestyle champion, 1988 USA FILA Junior World Freestyle champion, 3-time NCAA Division I all-American.
His most famous feud was with Chris Benoit. His fued with Brock Lesnar is also famous., although he has feuded with many of the top names of WWE. He and Benoit, who are the exponents in their stlye in the ring, bought the house down with the their 10/10 performance at ROYAL RUMBLE 2003. That match will go into the history as one of the the greatest wrestling matches. His match with Brock Lesnar at WRESTLEMANIA XIX was also a memorable one. In 2003, after neck problems dating back to his amateur wrestling days led to an almost career-ending injury, he opted for a new type of surgery that allowed him to return in two months rather than a year. However, in March 2004, his neck problems recurred, and it was feared that he would have to undergo possibly career-ending surgery. Later reports indicate that Angle will not have to undergo surgery at this time, although the situation is obviously subject to change. He is currently also the General Manager of Smackdown!
Finisher/Signature Moves
- Angle Slam/Olympic Slam
- Ankle Lock/Angle Lock
- Triple German Suplexes