Kurt Angle discussed his departure as a WWE producer in 2020 due to budget cuts on the latest episode of his Kurt Angle Show.
The WWE Hall of Famer admitted that he wasn’t that passionate about the role, but knows in retrospect that he should have been.
“Yes, [Mark Carano] called me. ‘Hey, we’re going to let you go.’ Actually, I wasn’t that into my job. I was a producer. I was killing time. I knew that if they were going to do cuts, I would be the first one let go because they were paying me a lot of money, more money than other producers. I knew that if they were going to do cuts and they were going to let go of someone, I’d be the first. I didn’t put much into it, I really didn’t. I should have been a lot more passionate about it,” said Angle.
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Kurt Angle Reflects on His Departure as a WWE Producer
In a recent episode of his Kurt Angle Show, WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle opened up about his departure as a WWE producer in 2020. Angle revealed that he was let go due to budget cuts, but admitted that he wasn’t particularly passionate about the role at the time.
Angle acknowledged that he should have been more invested in his job as a producer and regrets not putting more effort into it. He confessed that he saw himself as simply “killing time” in the role and didn’t expect to be let go, despite being aware that his high salary made him a potential target for cuts.
When Angle received the call from Mark Carano, who informed him of his release, he wasn’t surprised. He understood that if the company needed to make cuts, he would likely be the first one to go. Looking back, Angle realizes that he should have approached his role with more enthusiasm and dedication.
This revelation from Angle sheds light on the challenges and realities of working in the professional wrestling industry. While it may seem glamorous from the outside, there are often behind-the-scenes struggles and uncertainties that wrestlers and producers face.
Angle’s honesty about his lack of passion for the producer role serves as a reminder that even successful individuals can find themselves in positions where they aren’t fully engaged or fulfilled. It also highlights the importance of finding purpose and meaning in one’s work, regardless of the industry.
As fans, it’s easy to forget that wrestlers and producers are not immune to the same career challenges that many of us face. Angle’s story serves as a reminder that even those who have achieved great success can still experience setbacks and moments of self-reflection.
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Angle’s candid admission about his departure as a WWE producer offers fans a glimpse into the realities of the industry and serves as a valuable lesson about the importance of passion and dedication in one’s work. It reminds us that even the most accomplished individuals can have moments of introspection and regret, highlighting the universal nature of career challenges.