Kurt Angle

"In my opinion Kurt Angle is the greatest wrestler of all time.This man just can pass every guy you gave me to compare with him (Only a handle of them, that are close or equal to him) you can say whoever you want, but Kurt Angle was a first of his kind, who ended up from an Olympic gold medalist (With a broken freaking neck) to the ultimate all arounder wrestler! He did everything and everywhere, man, the funny thing that his worst match or squash match is watchable, just imagine how crazy that sounds!"

[10.0] "Honestly, I think he is one of the greatest wrestlers to ever step foot into the ring. The matches he has had against guys like Samoa Joe AJ Styles Shawn Michaels, Brock Lesnar Eddie Guerrero The Undertaker Chris Benoit, Rey Mysterio. He is also one of the funnier wrestlers i have seen."

[10.0] "Probably one of the greatest wrestlers ever, an absolute killer in the ring, and charisma and personality galore, from classic promos, quotables, segments and moments, the perfect pro wrestler."

[10.0] "Kurt Angle is in the top 10 of all time as far as I'm concerned! He was IMMEDIATELY great even when he first debuted in the WWF. All the way through to his TNA run, he was the standard. Shame his final run in WWE was kind of ruined because Vince made him wait too long before getting back into the ring and by that point Kurts body started to get arthritic. Nonetheless. Kurt is top 10 for me."

[10.0] "Best ever type shit. Goat Angle. Man he is up there. He's top ten for me. Great as a fighter, talented submission guy, technically gifted and one of the best chain wrestlers in WWE history. His feuds in TNA are stuff of legends. His run there made TNA look legit, you know how hard that is? Kurt is simply one of the most convincing workers of all time. Period amen."

"Kurt Angle might legitimately be the most naturally gifted professional wrestler I have ever watched. Think about how ridiculous his career actually was. This was an Olympic gold medalist who entered an entirely different world, one built around characters, promos, crowd psychology and entertainment, and somehow became one of the best professional wrestlers on the planet almost immediately. Angle could do everything. He could wrestle a technical masterpiece. He could have a violent brawl. He could work comedy. He could be the most obnoxious heel imaginable and then turn around and become an absolute wrestling machine who felt like he could legitimately destroy anyone on the roster. And somehow, none of those versions ever felt like they contradicted each other. His intensity was unbelievable. When Angle pulled the straps down and locked in the Ankle Lock, you believed someone was in serious trouble. The Angle Slam was instantly recognizable. His suplexes were beautiful. His timing was incredible. And when the bell rang with another elite wrestler standing across from him, you knew there was a very good chance you were about to see something special. Angle also had chemistry with seemingly everyone. Steve Austin. The Rock. Triple H. The Undertaker. Brock Lesnar. Shawn Michaels. Chris Benoit. Eddie Guerrero. Edge. Rey Mysterio. Samoa Joe. AJ Styles. Different sizes. Different generations. Completely different wrestling styles. It didn't matter. Kurt Angle could adapt to all of them. His WrestleMania match with Shawn Michaels remains one of my favorite examples of two masters simply being allowed to wrestle. His battles with Brock Lesnar felt like two legitimate freak athletes trying to prove who was better. His rivalry with Samoa Joe in TNA had an entirely different atmosphere, it felt dangerous. That's another reason I rate Angle so highly: his greatness wasn't confined to WWE. When he went to TNA, he didn't coast on his name. He became one of the foundations of that company and produced some of the greatest matches of his career. His work with Joe, Styles and others proved that Kurt Angle wasn't great because of the WWE machine. Kurt Angle was great because Kurt Angle was great. Even his character work deserves more credit than it sometimes receives. This Olympic gold medalist somehow possessed incredible comedic timing. He could make himself look completely ridiculous one minute and then have the audience believing he was the most dangerous man in the building five minutes later. That's an extraordinarily difficult balance. And then there's the most famous part of his story: he won an Olympic gold medal with a broken freaking neck. That sounds like something somebody would invent for a professional wrestling character. Kurt Angle actually did it. If someone told me I had to build the perfect professional wrestler from scratch, legitimate athletic credentials, technical ability, intensity, psychology, charisma, comedy, promo ability, versatility and the ability to have a great match with practically anybody, I honestly don't know how far that hypothetical wrestler would end up being from Kurt Angle. There may have been bigger draws. There may have been larger cultural icons. But when we're talking about someone who seemed genetically engineered to be incredible at professional wrestling? Kurt Angle belongs in the conversation for the greatest to ever lace up a pair of boots. Oh, it's true. It's damn true."

[10.0] "I remember when early MMA powerhouse Mark Coleman was interviewed and someone asked him about Kurt Angle and he said that Kurt was doing pro wrestling training and was really great on the mic. This left me scratching my head and it was before Kurt even debuted anywhere. I always found his work in the WWE ring before he left for TNA a bit soft, like he was scared to put his opponent down on the mat with any sort of intensity, but his mic and character work was some of the best of all time. Put him right up there with Flair and Dusty. Also his ability to spit shine storyline TURDS from VKM and work as a baby face or a hilarious heel was incredible... And then he went off to TNA and went from a straight laced, nerdy virgin technical wrestler to a wild eyed, horny, unhinged, high velocity MEAT MISSILE of lucha murder? ! ? ! Incredible wrestler and turned out to be so much better than I ever could have imagined."

[10.0] "I think the best phrase to describe him is Wrestling Machine you put him in a match with anybody and he gave you the best of them"

[8.0] "to be honest i did not like his style very much , angel is good hes match with aj styles and samoa joe are good but not wow ."

[10.0] "In my opinion, Kurt Angle is the greatest wrestler in WWE history. He was literally almost perfect in everything that he did, like wrestling, promos, comedy, and storytelling. He is one of the best technical wrestlers ever but he could also do so much more in ring, he was a good powerhouse, a convincing brawler, and had underrated aerial skills. He could also play any role you needed him to, a convincing heel or face, and one of the funniest wrestlers on the mic ever. The fact that Dave Meltzer never gave Kurt Angle a 5 star match should be a crime against humanity. In WWE, TNA, and Japan he had so many classics it's hard to name them all."

"His peak is quite possibly the best peak of any wrestler of all time. While he gets his respect he still is one of the most underrated guys ever, he got his flowers in TNA and was booked how he should have been in WWE."

[10.0] "Kurt Angle is as close to a perfect wrestler as you're ever going to get. He had elite technical wrestling, incredible intensity, and he made everything look real. He had amazing timing and could switch seamlessly between being serious and being one of the funniest guys on the roster. His comedic work was excellent. He was genuinely hilarious and was involved in some of my favorite comedy segments in wrestling. His first WWE run is one of the best runs any wrestler has ever had. Constant great matches, great feuds, and he always delivered when it mattered. He could work with anyone and elevate them. His TNA run was also great. Not as good as WWE, but he still performed at a ridiculously high level. Promos, charisma, comedy, in-ring work. He had everything. There are very few guys in wrestling history who were this complete."

[10.0] "Mon catcheur preferer , 10/10 a tout les niveau mais je pense le meilleure in ring all time sa feud contre samoa joe est un must watch"

[10.0] "I'm ignoring the last few years, as those were not real (you can't convince me his last match was himself vs. Barron Corbin), he is the perfect example of being comedic when needs be, and being serious when needs be. Very, very, very good wrestler, and very good in the ring."

[10.0] "Kurt Angle is the greatest in-ring wrestler of all-time, save maybe Misawa or Kobashi. Angle could do everything, technical, power, brawling, and even some impressive aerial feats to an exceptional high and crisp standard and he elevated every match he was involved in. Even guys like Flair and HBK, who were fantastic at what they specialised in, didn't feel like the complete package as Angle did in the ring. Add to that a good range of charisma that allowed for both intense and comedic roles to play, and I think, at least in the west, he is the best to have ever done it."

[10.0] "At his peaks, he is as close as we've ever gotten to a perfect wrestler. And even in his valleys (outside of his final run in wwe) he was still one of the best performers wherever he was. Also incredibly versatile characterwise, he had a natural charisma and was very good at doing comedy while still maintaining credibility as a serious performer, and could work just as well as a heel or a face."

[10.0] "If we only counted his comedic ability, he would probably still be a 10/10 wrestler. But I guess when you account for actual in-ring ability, Kurt would be in my top 2-5 wrestlers of all time. He made every move like smooth and flawless. He could get a good match out of literally anybody. Had iconic WrestleMania and SummerSlam moments. Had a hell of a run in TNA and put on classics in New Japan. Had great feuds with Brock, Benoit, Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, and Eddie Guerrero."

[10.0] "My personal choice for the greatest in ring wrestler of the WWE style if not of all time. He genuinely could turn the most dire situations into an ankle lock. He was a unique blend of creativity and athleticism. One of one."

[10.0] "Him and Bret Hart are literal legends, but I would argue that, if there's a man who was capable of surpassing Bret, that'd be Kurt Angle himself. Incredible in the ring, Kurt was both reliable and versatile, as we have seen on WWE television time and time again. One of the undisputed GOATs of wrestling, in my opinion."

[10.0] "The most complete wrestler I have ever seen. As a serious or comedic character, as a face or a heel, mat-based, hardcore or fast pace action, there is no aspect of wrestling where he isn't at least good. What a legend."

[10.0] "My favorite wrestler. A technical wizard that made everything work. Whether in the ring or on the mic, Kurt ranks in the top 10. Even though his last year was pretty bad, it still doesn't stop me since he has such a legendary career to wash it out. A man who gave his body (and broken neck) to wrestling and it paid off to the fullest."

[10.0] "he had intensity unmatched in the ring. he could cut a promo that grabbed you instantly and deliver memorable segments, funny, serious, or completely over the top, and make it work every time. and once the bell rang, it was always a banger. and you knew that once the strap was down, it was game over for his opponent."

[10.0] "no holes in his game whatsoever. the fact that angle took to wrestling and adapted as quickly as he did was the sign of future greatness. i mean what could he not do? a fantastic promo along with great character work. and his in ring ability was like no other. great rivalries with joe, benoit, brock and sting to name a few. honestly glad he left wwe when he did, despite wishing he'd stay a bit longer. it was for the best as i cant picture kurt angle being in a pg wwe landscape. especially kurt at that point of his life. he deserved a better retirement tour aswell. overall tho still one of my goats! you legit cant go wrong with 97% of kurt angle matches."

"Honestly, I've never seen a guy so complete, a person who can combine skills inside that ring. The series of matches with Brock Lesnar in 2003, Samoa Joe in TNA (2006/07), Shawn Michaels in 2005 show that this guy is unstoppable. This guy is not from Pennsylvania. This guy is a machine. A wrestling machine. 2003, 2006 and 2009 were some of the most important years in his career because imagine, he lost his sister (2006 if I'm not mistaken), but he didn't stop doing what he loves. In her honor, he didn't stop. This guy is really Paul Heyman's phrase: you can fail a thousand times, but the thousand and first time you succeed. This is Kurt Angle. This is the true immortal. He is the Real American. This is the Pelé or Cristiano Ronaldo of wrestling. He is the G. O. A. T. Oh, it's true. It's the damn true!"

[10.0] "Kurt Angle is, to me, the greatest professional wrestler to ever perform. He really did have everything you could wish for: He was an outstanding in-ring worker, he had a great look, he had insane conditioning and legitimate skills, and he was a naturally gifted speaker and actor who could flip from being genuinely funny and jovial to serious as a heart attack at the drop of a hat. I simply cannot think of another wrestler who had so much going for them like he did. Every phase of this man's career is immensely watchable, even the low points. A true once in a lifetime talent."

[10.0] "Reminder: this man started wrestling in 1999, aged 31, and quickly proved himself to be one of the best of all time, in WWE, in TNA, in indie wrestling. He could do anything a wrestler couldn't do, he can be serious, goofy, technical, brawler, nuts, intense, promo...anything, and he'll cook"

[10.0] "Kurt is one of my top 3 favorite wrestlers of all time and I think he's the perfect example of mixing comedy with seriousness. He was incredible at both and could blend them together in a way that no other wrestler can. And on top of all that, he's one of the best in-ring guys to ever do it."

[10.0] "My #8 WWE GOAT, and undeniably the greatest pure wrestler of all time! Kurt Angle was amazing to watch in the ring. He was legitimately just a machine. He could have a 5* match with literally just about anyone (even Shane McMahon ffs), and even though his main run in WWE only spanned something like 6 years, it remains one of the most memorable of all time. Nobody has ever been able to match the work rate of Kurt Angle, and in fact, his charisma is severely underrated as well. Kurt was funny as hell. In fact that one promo of his, referring to Rey Mysterio "you're a boy, in a man's world ... and I'm a man that loves to play with boys! NO, WAIT A MINUTE, WAIT A MINUTE", I have never laughed so hard at professional wrestling in my entire life and I probably won't ever again xD"

"On a super short list of my favorite wrestlers of all time. From the moment he came into the WWF, I was hooked with his "Three I's" gimmick. Only a master could get the generally conservative fans of wrestling to hate an American gold medalist. The guy came out in red white and blue, and immediately got booed. Brilliant. He was an incredible in-ring worker, but I will also remember his amazing moonsaults which were incredible for an athlete his size. He had perhaps the single greatest final exit, with the fans giving him a resounding "You suck" chant, credit to his incredible career as a heel."

[10.0] "One of the best all rounders ever. Could wrestle circles around basically everyone else, could talk, could be hysterical, could be intimidating. One of the most complete wrestlers ever."

[10.0] "I absolutely hate myself for overlooking (noticing but not acknowledging / accepting unknowingly) Kurt Angle, and his legacy for so many years. WTF. I have always known Kurt is one of the best ever, I always knew he had one of the best starts to a wrestling career ever, (alongside Brock its probably the top 2). I always had alot of love for him, always knew he is arguably in the top 3 discussion when talking TNA GOATs. I have found myself watching and praising so many of his matches (all matches during the Smackdown Six era, Angle vs HBK Wrestlemania, Angle vs Lesnar, Angle vs Taker, Angle vs Joe, Angle vs Styles , hell this man even managed to get a alltime banger out of Shane McMahon, although Shane being very talented and taking nasty bumps Angle still had a major role in making that match as great as it was). Yet somehow everytime I talked GOATS imo I mentioned Danielson, Michaels, Omega, Taker, etc. (The list has changed alot over the years). Yet somehow I never mention Kurt? WTF IS WRONG WITH ME. Pure wrestling skill Kurt is the best ever. My guy won a Gold Medal with a broken fucking neck. My guy had bangers in a era where Vince only cared about being an asshole onscreen whilst being a creep backstage and nothing else. My guy is imo in the top 3 TNA wrestlers ever (Joe, Styles, Angle). My guy has some of my alltime favorite matches, moments, segments. My guy is arguably the best wrestler ever. I APOLOGIZE FOR MY OWN IGNORANCE MR KURT. YOU INFACT ARE AND WILL FOREVER BE IN MY FUTURE ALL TIME GOATS CONVOS. 10/10 EASILY!"

[10.0] "Believable and incredible in the ring. On his worst days, he was great in the ring and on his best days, no one could hold a candle to Angle. The man was a machine and a total badass. It didnt matter who angle wrestled, he had fantastic matches with many different wrestlers."

"Kurt Angle is one of the best wrestlers to ever step into a ring, hands down. He brought a mix of insane technical wrestling, intensity, and charisma that no one else could match. His matches with Shawn Michaels, The Rock, Stone Cold, and Brock Lesnar are some of the best in history. Whether he was playing the obnoxious heel or the beloved babyface, Angle's versatility made him a top-tier star in WWE and TNA. He didn't just bring the wrestling; he brought the entertainment too. The "You Suck! " chant and his comedic timing made him a fan favorite, but make no mistake, when it was time to get serious, Angle could go harder than almost anyone in the ring."

"A wrestler who can LITERALLY do it all. Reliable as a lovable babyface or arrogant heel, can switch seamlessly from comedic relief to legit badass. His career between WWE, TNA and his touring of the Indie scene truly solidifies him as one of the GOATs of this sport. 10/10 in everything."

[5.0] "Like I said in my Bryan Danielson review, I'm just not a fan of wrestlers who are just technical wrestlers and nothing more. Sure he can give you some good matches. Especially his match with Shawn Michaels, although I would argue it was more because of Shawn Michaels. I would rate him a little bit higher than Bryan Danielson because I think at least he brought intensity in his matches, and he could play the role of a powerhouse as well because he was legit a strong wrestler. I like his submission move as well"

[10.0] "One of the greatest professional wrestlers ever, in-ring and out of it. When you can wrestle a five star match and the following week have an all time comedy segment, you are a special talent."

[10.0] "Kurt Angle is easily one of the best wrestlers of all time, he is great on the mic, and in the ring he's one of the best ever, he can work any style and do it at an high level, has so many iconic moments and matches, he is a wrestling machine, oh it's true it's damn true."

[10.0] "Kurt Angle is undoubtedly one of the most complete and athletic wrestlers in wrestling history. An Olympic gold medalist, he successfully transferred that sporting excellence into the ring with an incredibly technical style combined with exceptional dramatic intensity. What makes Angle strong is his ability to deliver very physical matches while maintaining clear and captivating storytelling. His arsenal of moves is vast, and he perfectly paces the match to keep the crowd's attention from start to finish. Additionally, Angle is a true showman, able to blend humor and seriousness with disarming ease in his promos. His impact on modern wrestling is massive, having marked his era and remaining a key reference for new generations"

[10.0] "Honestly, I've never seen a guy so complete, a person who can combine skills inside that ring. The series of matches with Brock Lesnar in 2003, Samoa Joe in TNA (2006/07), Shawn Michaels in 2005 show that this guy is unstoppable. This guy is not from Pennsylvania. This guy is a machine. A wrestling machine. 2003, 2006 and 2009 were some of the most important years in his career because imagine, he lost his sister (2006 if I'm not mistaken), but he didn't stop doing what he loves. In her honor, he didn't stop. This guy is really Paul Heyman's phrase: you can fail a thousand times, but the thousand and first time you succeed. This is Kurt Angle. This is the true immortal. He is the Real American. This is the Pelé or Cristiano Ronaldo of wrestling. He is the G.O.A.T. Oh, it's true. It's the damn truth."

[10.0] "I had previously rated Angle without commenting on anything, but I think the situation warrants it. This guy is one of the best wrestlers in history and it's incredible that WWE produced him. Yes, I know he's an Olympic medalist and had potential, but it's tremendous that he debuted in the WWE (WWF at that time). If he were still wrestling today and had the level he had before, he could have the same status that Bryan reached or more. He deserves a lot of recognition and I'm glad he's receiving it lately. One of the best in history, if not the best."

[10.0] "There isn't anything that Kurt Angle can't do. He has always been a solid technician and never been afraid to play up to his dorky nature in a comedy spot. In his years in TNA, he really showed off why he was "Peak Angle". The man was absolutely fearless. Just look back at that stage flip dive into a standing Abyss. Stand aside Bret Hart. Kurt Angle is the best there is, best there was, and the best there ever will be."

[10.0] "If there has ever been a complete package or an all in one guy in wrestling, Its surely Kurt Angle. Learned the business faster than anybody and didn't waste time having "5-Star Matches" (looking at you, dave) with the likes of Brock Lesnar, Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio, Triple H and others. From being a cowboy hat wearing goof to being a Wrestling Machine outperforming everyone on the roster, it's safe to say that Kurt's character work is unparalleled and my god what a wrestler. Will definitely be in the best in ring worker debate and might win it too. Kurt never had a bad run as a wrestler in any promotion. Even in TNA, Kurt was portrayed as the franchise player from the very day he debuted and had memorable runs as champion. Kurt's mic work is absolutely top notch as well and made you feel something whether it was funny or very serious. If I had to pick a match from his career which I uphold dearly, then it has to be his bout with HBK in WrestleMania 21. But the most important thing about Kurt is that he WON AN OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL WITH A BROKEN FREAKING NECK"

[10.0] "Simply the best to ever do it. May not be the most popular opinion, but I believe his match against Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania 21 may very well be the best singles match of all time. Can be funny, can be a destructive monster, can be a technical master. Just the best of the best."

[10.0] "How quickly he adapted to wrestling is always insane to me, coming from a background like his and jumping in head first to comedy segments where he was the butt of the joke and playing along with it so well elevated him in my eyes and then seeing the switch up into a wrestling machine who could bring out the best in anyone in the ring, truly magnificent. One of the GOATs in every single aspect of pro wrestling."

[10.0] "What is there to say that hasn't already been said about Kurt Angle? His resume speaks for itself. His technical acumen, his ability to compel a crowd, his comedic timing, how he was able to give us a whole laundry list of legendary matches. One of his most underrated was vs Mr. Anderson at Lockdown 2010. Absolute masterclass of a wrestler, and he deserved at least one 5 star from Dave."

[10.0] "Kurt's one of the greatest to have stepped in the ring. There's no doubt about it! But his redemption arc outside the ring is what earns him a 10 in my book. His personal story reveals the torturous effects that drug addiction and an overworked schedule can have on a person - especially if he works in the athletic business. But Kurt persevered via the three I's that defined him - intelligence, integrity, and intensity. Oh it's true! It's damn true!"

[10.0] "We are blessed to have experienced Kurt Angle, from the very second he stepped into the WWE in 1999 he took of literally instantly being one of the top 5 stars in the company why was this? Let's start with his in ring work, this is obviously a 10/10 because of his previous Olympic experience. He put on 5/5 matches with everybody and didn't need to win or lose to be seen as a threat everytime he stepped into a ring, having 5 star matches with Brock Lesnar, Steve Austin, The Rock, Shawn Michaels, Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio, Triple H, John Cena, Samoa Joe, and anybody else he wrestled, constantly being a great seller and could put fear into anyone's heart once that theme played. His character work is amazing, in his early years of being in the WWE he was a great comedy character and continued to a a great comedy character too but in the attitude era that was his PEAK comedy in promos he made everybody laugh no matter who he was having a promo with, in the ruthless aggression era he was still hilarious Espically with Brock Lesnar and John Cena and Chris Benoit but he also became a character to take very seriously and not as a joke. In TNA he completely turned into a kingpin, no jokes and no smiles, dominating viciously and making sure nobody stepped out of line. As for impact Kurt's impact is seen through many wrestlers (Espically Chad Gable) due to being a character who was silly in promos but a dog inside the ring which is something many wrestlers try to replicate. In the end, Kurt is pretty much is in every bodies goat case and that's for a reason. It's not Perc Angle, it's PEAK Angle."

[9.0] "From the moment he debuted in WWE in 1999, Angle displayed a rare blend of technical, athletic, and charismatic excellence. His in-ring ability is second to none and made most of his matches feel like a wrestling clinic. But it wasn't just about wrestling. Kurt had incredible range as a performer. He could be the intense wrestling machine one night and deliver brilliant comedic segments the next, all without losing credibility. Angle always brought out the best in his opponents and elevated almost every programme he was part of."

[10.0] "No one has taken to the wrestling business as quickly as one Kurt Angle. The fact that Stone Cold Steve Austin, Jim Cornette, Bruce Prichard, and The Undertaker amongst others have stated this is quite the praise. Absolute beast in the ring and one hell of a promo. A comedic curveball in his back pocket as well rounds up his overall attributes into one of the best all around packages the industry has ever seen. Thank you Kurt Angle!"

[10.0] "One of the best wrestlers of all time, his technical fighting and wrestling that is extraordinary and intense, his microphone performance, his suplexes will always be remembered. Kurt Angle is a brand and an icon."