Kurt Angle has made a bold claim about his WrestleMania 21 encounter with Shawn Michaels, calling the match the greatest of all time.
The April 2005 match saw the two WWE Hall of Famers have a near-30-minute contest which would see Angle get the win over the Showstopper.
During a recent Q&A for Steel City Comic Con, the Olympian spoke highly about the match and working with Shawn. He said,
“One of my favorites was Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 21. I really believe, in my mind, it was the greatest match of all time. Shawn and I just clicked. And the crazy thing is, we never worked before that, we never had a match together. And, during the week, we were supposed to, like, get in the ring and practice moves and stuff. We didn’t do any of that. We never even tied up.
“And to have that kind of chemistry with Shawn that shows how good Shawn was. I mean, everybody considers him the greatest superstar of all time, and I believe he is. He’s that good because he’s never had a bad match. He’s had an incredible match with everybody, and that just shows you how good he is.”
Michaels would get his win back at that year’s Vengeance pay-per-view event and the pair would wrestle to a tie in an Iron Man match during an episode of RAW that October.
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Kurt Angle Claims WrestleMania 21 Match with Shawn Michaels as the Greatest of All Time
Kurt Angle, a former professional wrestler and Olympic gold medalist, recently made a bold claim about his WrestleMania 21 match with Shawn Michaels. According to Angle, the match between the two WWE Hall of Famers is the greatest of all time.
The match took place in April 2005 and lasted nearly 30 minutes. Angle emerged victorious over Michaels, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.
During a Q&A session at the Steel City Comic Con, Angle spoke highly about the match and his experience working with Michaels. He expressed his belief that their match at WrestleMania 21 was the best in history. Angle said, “Shawn and I just clicked. And the crazy thing is, we never worked before that, we never had a match together.”
Angle also mentioned that they didn’t even practice their moves or tie up before the match, highlighting the natural chemistry they had in the ring. He praised Michaels for his skills and considered him the greatest superstar of all time. Angle stated, “He’s that good because he’s never had a bad match. He’s had an incredible match with everybody, and that just shows you how good he is.”
Following their WrestleMania encounter, Michaels would get his win back at that year’s Vengeance pay-per-view event. The two wrestlers also faced off in an Iron Man match during an episode of RAW in October.
The WrestleMania 21 match between Angle and Michaels has been widely praised by fans and critics alike. It showcased the technical prowess and storytelling abilities of both wrestlers. The chemistry they displayed in the ring made for an unforgettable and highly entertaining match.
For those who want to relive the epic encounter, a video of the full match is available on YouTube.
As wrestling enthusiasts continue to debate the greatest matches in history, Kurt Angle’s claim about his WrestleMania 21 match with Shawn Michaels adds another contender to the list. The combination of Angle’s technical skills and Michaels’ showmanship created a memorable showdown that will be remembered for years to come.
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