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Awards continue to pile up for Kurt Angle

Posted by Greg Oliver | Aug 28, 2024 | CAC, Interviews

There’s a famous story where hockey icon Wayne Gretzky kept all of his awards and trophies...

It’s true, Kurt Angle a CAC hero

Posted by Steven Johnson | Aug 22, 2024 | CAC

LAS VEGAS—Lou Thesz would be proud. The legendary world champion knew Kurt Angle was the real deal...

New documentary ‘Angle’ available on Peacock TV is very good – but only actually new-ish

Posted by Dave Hillhouse | Sep 2, 2023 | Documentary Reviews, Hollywood Headlock

If you catch the new Kurt Angle documentary available today on the Peacock streaming service,...

WWE tries to get the Angle on Kurt’s Treasures

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 25, 2023 | Hollywood Headlock, Other Reviews

As I settled in for WWE’s Most Wanted Treasures turning its attention to Kurt Angle, I...

Kurt Angle reveals Hulk Hogan health issues

Posted by John Powell | Jan 27, 2023 | News

On his recent episode of his podcast Kurt Angle revealed that Hulk Hogan is facing some serious...

SmackDown: Angle’s Attitude Era birthday celebration

Posted by Shelby-Liza Ndumbi | Dec 9, 2022 | TV Reports

Hi everyone, I’m not going to write a long ass introduction because the first match of the...

Raw crowns new champs on the way to Clash at the Castle

Posted by Dave Hillhouse | Aug 29, 2022 | TV Reports

As Pittsburgh, PA welcomes Monday Night Raw for its final stop before this weekend’s Clash...

It’s true! Kurt Angle perfect Biography subject

Posted by Greg Oliver | Aug 1, 2022 | Documentary Reviews, Hollywood Headlock, The Sporting Connection

There are some people whose lives are perfectly suited for the A&E Biography treatment. Kurt...

Behind the Gimmick Table: It’s true! Kurt Angle has new NFTs!

Posted by Rasslin Merch Machine | Aug 10, 2021 | Interviews, News, Not Another Collectible!

Kurt Angle’s life has long been in the public eye as a high-level athlete who won Olympic...

Angle talks WrestleMania retirement match

Posted by John Powell | Feb 23, 2021 | News, WrestleMania

It was supposed to be Jason Jordan and then it was Baron Corbin but Kurt Angle wanted John Cena....

Kurt Angle’s brother fined over steroids ring

Posted by John Powell | Jun 24, 2020 | News

Eric Angle, the brother of Kurt Angle, has been given a two-year probation and a $5,000 fine for...

Spoken word tour latest challenge for Ken Shamrock

Posted by Kari Williams | May 28, 2018 | Interviews

A doctor told UFC fighter Ken Shamrock that, as a teenager, a broken neck would prevent him from...

Rousey has Angle on her side — and mom, too

Posted by Bob Kapur | Mar 15, 2018 | Interviews

Ronda Rousey is a phenomenal mixed martial artist. In fact, she may very well be the best female...

Angle loves GM role but ‘I’m a wrestler’

Posted by Bob Kapur | Mar 13, 2018 | Interviews

If you cage a wild animal, two things can happen: either it will eventually succumb to the reality...

American Alpha: ‘Like brothers from day one’

Posted by Kari Williams | Aug 10, 2017 | Interviews

Chad Gable and Jason Jordan started their amateur careers with a passion for professional...

‘Two Olympic champions and a jabroni’

Posted by Kari Williams | Jul 11, 2015 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

WATERLOO, Iowa – Being honored by the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame is...

Jim Ross: Kurt Angle ‘was born to be a wrestler’

Posted by Kari Williams | Jul 8, 2015 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

While Kurt Angle’s career began in the no-nonsense world of amateur wrestling, the skills he...

Melding two worlds: Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle to attend NWHOF weekend

Posted by Kari Williams | Jun 22, 2015 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

The first time Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle met Lou Thesz, a six-time world champion, was an...

TV veteran hopes EMERGENCY LA flies with Angle, Waters

Posted by Bob Kapur | Jun 9, 2014 | Hollywood Headlock Interviews

While wrestling fans are used to seeing Kurt Angle and Katrina Waters (formerly WWE’s Katie...

Series aimed at young readers a pinfall victory

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 17, 2013 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

It’s a changing world for kids and wrestling books. Where once librarians would laugh at a...

Angle’s absence talk of Tragos/Thesz HOF induction

Posted by Pat Laprade | Jul 16, 2012 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

WATERLOO, Iowa — It was induction night on Saturday at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame...

Award honours Dan Severn’s MMA successes

Posted by Pat Laprade | Jul 11, 2012 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

Dan Severn had an amazing career as an amateur wrestler, a pro wrestler and an MMA fighter. He was...

Mania Moments: Nos. 21-17: Mysterio, Angle, Trump and more

Posted by Matt Bishop | Mar 29, 2012 | WrestleMania

Matt Bishop’s Mania Moments will take a look at the top 28 moments in WrestleMania history...

JBL talks Lou Thesz Award, future in WWE … and rugby!

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 30, 2011 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

JBL has taken his first non-WWE wrestling booking since his retirement at WrestleMania XXV. He has...

Roode: ‘This is my moment’

Posted by Matt Bishop | Oct 14, 2011 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

On Sunday, Bobby Roode will step into the ring at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia for what he...

Angle, Roode prevail at No Surrender

Posted by Matt Bishop | Sep 12, 2011 | Event Reports, PPV Reports 2011

After several months of action, the Bound For Glory series finally concludes tonight at No...

Hardcore Justice: Angle wins, TNA viewers don’t

Posted by Bob Kapur | Aug 7, 2011 | Event Reports, PPV Reports 2011

At last year’s Hardcore Justice, TNA Wrestling took a chance by inviting numerous ECW alumni to...

Jim Ross’ acceptance speech for the Lou Thesz Award

Posted by JIM ROSS | Jul 27, 2011 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

Jim Ross proved Saturday night he is far more than the best announcer in the wrestling business....

Battles with Angle just like Magic vs Bird, says Jarrett

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 19, 2011 | Interviews

Given that the NBA playoffs are into the final four, it’s natural for Jeff Jarrett to...

Giuliana is Kurt’s new Angle

Posted by MIKE ALDREN | Jan 24, 2011 | Interviews

Kurt Angle is a new dad after the 42-year-old wrestler and fiancé Giovanna Yannotti welcomed a...

No Surrender: Angle and Hardy steal the show

Posted by Andy McNamara | Sep 5, 2010 | Event Reports, PPV Reports 2010

TNA’s No Surrender comes to you live from The Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. There is a duel...

Angle cleared of three charges

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Sep 15, 2009 | News

Kurt Angle had three of the four charges against him dropped in a Robinson Township, Pa., court...

Five years after he ‘hurt Kurt,’ Daniel Puder reflects on defining moment

Posted by Irvin Muchnick | Aug 24, 2009 | Interviews

Maybe one of these days Daniel Puder, a blond-maned mixed martial arts powerhouse, will get a shot...

Angle opens up on MMA, drugs and deaths

Posted by Chris Schramm | Jun 19, 2009 | Classics, Interviews

Kurt Angle has a special place in his heart for Detroit. During his first few months in wrestling,...

UFC’s Marcus Davis enjoyed dalliance with TNA

Posted by Brian Elliott | Oct 14, 2008 | Interviews

Wrestling of the amateur kind is one of the skills that UFC competitor Marcus Davis will bring to...

Kurt Angle: Wrestling’s better than MMA

Posted by Bob Kapur | Sep 19, 2008 | Interviews

TORONTO – The line separating mixed martial arts from sports entertainment is becoming...

Kurt’s Angle on TNA Wrestling

Posted by Bob Kapur | Sep 14, 2008 | Interviews

At its 2006 No Surrender pay-per-view, TNA shocked the world with the announcement that the...

Against All Odds: Angle still TNA champ

Posted by CHRIS SOKOL | Feb 11, 2008 | Event Reports, PPV Reports 2008

For weeks and weeks, Christian Cage fought, scratched and clawed his way back to becoming the...

It’s a family affair for Karen Angle

Posted by Kenai Andrews | Feb 8, 2008 | Interviews

As Karen Angle discussed a number of personal topics during a TNA-Spike TV media conference call,...

Booker T the surprise, but Angle still champ after Genesis

Posted by CHRIS SOKOL | Nov 12, 2007 | Event Reports, PPV Reports 2007

The major hype surrounding TNA’s Genesis PPV had to do with Sting’s mystery partner....

Two-hour Impact should mean more stars

Posted by Hotshot Johnny Devine | Sep 23, 2007 | Johnny Devine

Well, one of the last pieces of the puzzle finally fell into place for TNA. Thursday, October 4th...

No Surrender delivers on Angles and a new TV deal

Posted by CHRIS SOKOL | Sep 10, 2007 | Event Reports, PPV Reports 2007

Going into TNA’s No Surrender, title changes and a big announcement were expected. TNA...

Cage, Angle on top after Final Resolution

Posted by CHRIS SOKOL | Jan 15, 2007 | Event Reports, PPV Reports 2007

TNA has been pumping out some tremendous feuds and most of them came to a head at Final...

Samoa Joe finally tops Angle at Turning Point

Posted by CHRIS SOKOL | Dec 11, 2006 | Event Reports, PPV Reports 2006

TNA has reached another Turning Point in their history. The rematch between Samoa Joe and Kurt...

Time for TNA’s big night — two hours of TV

Posted by Chris Schramm | Nov 16, 2006 | Interviews

Tonight marks in a new era for TNA. Not only does Kurt Angle make his in-ring debut but Impact...

Dixie Carter mixes and muses

Posted by Chris Schramm | Oct 24, 2006 | Interviews

DETROIT — Dixie Carter, the president of TNA, is in the equivalent position to Vince McMahon...

Angle ready for enforcer role at Bound For Glory

Posted by Jon Waldman | Oct 17, 2006 | Interviews

In case you haven’t heard yet, Kurt Angle has arrived in TNA. Yes, these are words that...

Six sides, but just one Angle

Posted by Hotshot Johnny Devine | Oct 14, 2006 | Johnny Devine

TNA made its biggest talent acquisition to date with the addition of Olympic gold medalist Kurt...

Mat Matters: A different Angle on TNA’s big catch

Posted by Nick Tylwalk | Oct 9, 2006 | Opinion

Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in the moment. Excitement is a feeling that can take...

TNA has a new Angle

Posted by Jason Clevett | Sep 26, 2006 | News

The closing of September 24th’s No Surrender pay per view featured two major announcements....

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