Recently on his “1 of A Kind” podcast, Rob Van Dam shared his thoughts regarding Vince McMahon and Steve Austin’s reported skepticism about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) as revealed in the Netflix series “Mr. McMahon”. Van Dam further discussed WWE’s controversial choice to continue the Over The Edge event after the tragic death of Owen Hart.
Among the highlights from the discussion, Van Dam voiced his surprise at McMahon and Austin’s disbelief regarding CTE. He questioned whether the footage used in the documentary might be outdated and took issue with the dismissive attitude the WWE apparently held on the matter.
Moreover, Van Dam disclosed his differing viewpoint on WWE’s decision to proceed with Over The Edge in spite of Hart’s unfortunate demise, suggesting that he personally might have wanted the show to go on if he had been in the same situation.
Meanwhile, Kurt Angle also recently made an appearance on the “NotSam Wrestling” podcast, during which he reflected on his WWE tenure from 2017 to 2019. Despite his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, he lamented feeling unappreciated and underused during this period, which culminated in his last match against Baron Corbin at Wrestlemania 35 instead of his preferred opponent, John Cena.
Angle confessed he felt slighted during his second tenure at WWE, which he attributes partially to his abrupt exit in 2006 to join TNA. Despite acknowledging certain missteps in his career, created some friction with WWE, Angle didn’t hesitate to express his disappointment. During his discussion, he also expressed a missed opportunity for being part of Cena’s retirement tour. Despite the lapse in time, Angle indicated he had initially been Cena’s first match, which would have made the opportunity particularly poignant.