Tag: Kurt Angle

Kurt Angle On Why He Left TNA, Possible WWE Return

Source: WrestlingNews.co

 Kurt Angle recently appeared on Live Audio Wrestling to talk about his TNA departure and more. Here are the highlights.

On leaving TNA:

I did this on purpose. I needed a break. I’ve been under contract for the past 17 years and didn’t have much time to spend with my family. I just wanted to do my own thing for a year. I finished up my contract with TNA, I was really happy with my career there, very happy with my career in WWE. I really don’t have much else to prove, I’m not going to be retiring though. I will be coming back to wrestling eventually. I’ve been signing contracts mainly because of the money. Thank god, the money has always been good for me. WWE and TNA, they’ve both treated really well but I just got to the point where I wanted to do my own thing for a little while. I didn’t want to be obligated to going anywhere, I wanted to do my own thing and see how that goes, see where it takes me. I also wanted to start working on my acting career, I signed with an agency, APA in Hollywood. I’ve been doing some reads, just doing my own thing. I like it, it’s good to be off and not have to worry about showing up somewhere every week.

On a possible WWE return:

We’ll see what happens. I haven’t talked to TNA or WWE about doing anything in the future. I want to take this whole year off but I will start talking negotiations in the fall. We’ll see what happens but yes, it does feel good. I heard about Pittsburgh, I didn’t really watch but I heard they were chanting we want Angle. I saw a lot of tweets going out there, I do believe I started trending that night. I’m sure that was quite a surprise to WWE. I know that the fans wants me back, I understand. I had a great career there, it’s where I started and obviously a lot of people want me to finish there.

You can listen to the entire interview at Live Audio Wrestling

Kurt Angle Appeared On Duck Dynasty

Kurt Angle appeared last night on a episode of Duck Dynasty. Willie Robertson brought in Kurt to teach his brother Jep’s son River how to wrestle. Kurt ended up refereeing a match between Willie & Jep.

Kurt posted these clips from the show on Instagram:

Preview of tonight's new episode of Duck Dynasty on AandE, where I teach these guys how to wrestle like a gold medalist.

A video posted by Kurt Angle (@therealkurtangle) on

 

Ken Shamrock VS Royce Gracie At Bellator 149 On 2/19/16, Fan Fest On 2/18/16

MMA Legends Ken Shamrock & Royce Gracie will face each other again on Friday February 19, 2016 at Bellator 149 at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX live on Spike TV.

Also there will be a Bellator Fan Feast at Dave & Buster’s Thursday, Feb 18 at 8 p.m. CT, with Kurt Angle, Wanderlai Silva, Tito Ortiz, Liam McGeary & Phil Davis.

Fans of all ages are invited to Dave and Buster’s in Houston, TX to meet and receive autographs from some of the greatest and most popular combat sports fighters of all time. Fans will also have the opportunity to win tickets and great prizes, as well as snap a photograph with the Bellator ring girls.
Fan Fest is exclusively for Bellator Nation Members only, becoming an official Bellator Nation Member is simple and FREE. Click here to register and RSVP to Fan Fest. If you are already a member of Bellator Nation you will receive an email invitation to RSVP.

 

 

Kurt Angle Set To Wrestle Post-TNA Match Against Rey Mysterio, MMA And Boxing On The Show

Source: WrestlingINC

Kurt Angle may have finished up his pro wrestling dates with TNA, but he’s not retiring, as he’s said many times. As it turns out, he’ll be in the ring rather soon, and against an old foe in Rey Mysterio.

A promotion called UR Fight is putting on a pro wrestling/boxing/grappling/ MMA card that features several former WWE names. Ken Shamrock is advertised to take on Dan Severn in an MMA fight, while Michael Bisping and Chael Sonnen are set to grapple. Roy Jones Jr will also box on the show…against a fan.

The show takes place March 20 from the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona. The show will be broadcast on IPPV.

Kurt Angle To Appear At Bellator 145 Fan Fest

Kurt Angle teased a huge announcement regarding Bellator 145. It was announced that Angle will be appearing at the Bellator 145 Fan Fest at Dave & Busters in Maryland Heights, Missouri on Thursday, November 5th and he will will also be at the Bellator 145 fight event on Friday, November 6th in St. Louis, Missouri.

Angle will be joined at the Fan Fest by Royce Gracie, Ken shamrock, Tito Ortiz, Kimbo Slice and Liam McGeary.

Kurt Angle Teases Huge MMA Announcement

Current TNA Star Kurt Angle is teasing a “huge announcement” regarding Bellator 145. Bellator 145 takes place Friday, November 6th from St. Louis, Missouri. Fellow TNA star Bobby Lashley is scheduled to fight at the event.

Angle tweeted:

Kurt Angle Not Re-Signing With TNA After Contract Expires This Year

Kurt Angle was interviewed by Mark Madden Pittsburgh radio station 105.9 The X. Angle stated that he would not be re-signing with TNA when his contract expires at the end of the year. Angle noted that while he is not going to re-sign with TNA, he’s not going to pursue a WWE return either. However, Angle did that he was open to a final match in WWE, but plans to take time off next year before deciding what he wants to do next.

The full interview can be heard at iHeart.com

Source: WrestlingINC.com

 

Kurt Angle Was Rushed To Hospital, Underwent Surgery

Reps for Kurt Angle announced on Twitter that Angle was rushed to the hospital by his wife yesterday after he lost feeling in his extremities and was having trouble breathing. Doctors found that he had a large build-up of fluid on his spinal cord, a complication form his surgery last week in which a benign tumor was removed from his neck. Angle had to undergo surgery to relieve the pressure and he will not be appearing at London Comic con this weekend.

Chyna Open To A Wrestling Return

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Chyna posted on Twitter about her working with Kurt Angle in TNA in 2011. She expressed interest in working with him and TNA again.

https://twitter.com/JoanLaurer/status/592013884824793089

Kurt Angle responded to her tweet:

Will Kurt Angle Re-Sign With TNA?

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It is being reported by PWInsider that Kurt Angle’s talks with WWE were believed to be finished and he’s expected to finish his career with TNA. As of Wednesday morning, Angle still had not signed a new deal with TNA. Angle reportedly wants to sign a part-time deal with TNA so he can focus on outside projects, possibly a deal for 12 months or 18.

Source: WrestlingINC.com