A champion on multiple occasions made it clear that he was not interested in fighting again, but that he was open to return to WWE as a manager. The name in question is Kurt Angle, who revealed that he was open to return under the right conditions.
Although the Olympic gold medalist is possibly one of the best fighters of all time, his passage through WWE And then on the TNA, he took its toll. Although Kurt Angle continued to fight sporadically until 2019, he retired from the ring forever after Wrestlemania 35, where he lost to Baron Corbin.
Since then, he has reiterated on several occasions that he was not willing to get back into the ring due to his health. In a recent virtual firm with K&S WrestleFest Angle again made clear his position on a return to the ring.
The wrestling legend explained that he was open to returning to WWE as a Menjador, he even mentioned that he would like to handle the American Made faction of Chad Gable. However, when it comes to returning to the ring, Kurt Angle He rejected the idea, saying that he would not like to do anything but receive a blow here and there.
“If the money were adequate (I would come back to handle a faction) … the place (also matters), yes, definitely. I think Chad (Gable) and his gang he has right now, it would be a great idea. I would not mind doing one thing here and there. But, if they are going to ask me to do a wrestling fight, it will simply not happen. Yes, I could endure some blows.”
#OnThisDayInWWE 5 years ago at WrestleMania 35:
Kurt Angle’s final match in the WWE is a defeat to Baron Corbin
The End of Days means the end of the career for the Olympic gold medalist with a loss
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— On This Day in WWE (@OTD_in_WWE) April 7, 2024
Kurt Angle refused to be a Matt Riddle manager at WWE
A couple of months ago, Angle revealed that WWE had contacted him a few years ago to potentially consider him the manager on Matt Riddle's screen.
Kurt Angle added that although he was excited about the possible association, he finally decided to reject it because I was not satisfied with the money they offered .
“I will tell you this: I feel a little bad to do this. But a few years ago, the WWE wanted it to be Matt Riddle's manager. I was interested. I thought: 'It is fine, we could have some great vignettes. I think we would have had a great chemistry, but unfortunate of offer that kicked me in the eggs, ”he said.
Kurt Angle praised Chad Gable for being a rebirth of himself. He feels that Gable is doing a great job right now.
(The Kurt Angle Show) pic.twitter.com/eNnDljYnhQ
— Pro Wrestling Finesse (@ProWFinesse) April 26, 2024
It remains to be seen if the WWE and Kurt Angle can reach an agreement, since a union with Chad Gable You will surely do wonders for the latter.
