On a recent edition of his “The Kurt Angle Show” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle recalled his decision to pursue wrestling as his profession and how it came about.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On how he first got into wrestling: “My brother Mark, he got [into] a lot of trouble as a kid, and so the wrestling coach told him one day ‘why don’t you take your aggressions out on the wrestling mat?’ So the wrestling coach got him to join the wrestling team, and he kind of was the guy who we looked up to in our family. So we all followed him, what he did, and we ended up starting the wrestling when we were younger kids.”
On when he started to get more serious about the sport: “The light bulb didn’t go off in my head until high school. A tragedy had to occur for that to happen, my dad was killed in a construction accident when I entered high school, and losing him at a young age like that was really tough. He was our biggest supporter. Sports were important with my dad, he really wanted us to all be involved in sports all year round and he never missed any of our sporting events. He always showed up and I loved him for that, so I dedicated my athletic career to my father.”
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Kurt Angle: From Tragedy to Wrestling Superstardom
Kurt Angle, a WWE Hall of Famer, is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. His incredible athleticism, technical skills, and charismatic personality made him a fan favorite throughout his career. But what many people may not know is the journey that led Kurt Angle to pursue wrestling as his profession.
In a recent episode of his podcast, “The Kurt Angle Show,” Angle shared the story of how he first got into wrestling. It all started with his older brother, Mark, who had gotten into trouble as a kid. The wrestling coach at their school suggested that Mark join the wrestling team as a way to channel his aggression. Inspired by his brother, Kurt and the rest of their family followed suit and started wrestling at a young age.
However, it wasn’t until high school that Kurt Angle began to take the sport more seriously. Tragedy struck when his father was killed in a construction accident just as Kurt entered high school. Losing his biggest supporter at such a young age was devastating for Angle. His father had always been there for him and never missed any of his sporting events. In honor of his father’s memory, Kurt dedicated his athletic career to him.
The loss of his father served as a turning point for Angle. It was during this time that he realized the importance of sports in his life and the impact they had on his family. He became determined to excel in wrestling and make his father proud.
Throughout his high school and college years, Kurt Angle’s talent and dedication to the sport became evident. He achieved great success as a collegiate wrestler, winning numerous championships and earning All-American honors. His exceptional skills caught the attention of professional wrestling organizations, and Angle eventually signed with WWE (then WWF) in 1998.
In WWE, Kurt Angle quickly rose to prominence and became one of the company’s top stars. He showcased his incredible technical abilities and charisma in the ring, captivating audiences worldwide. Angle’s accomplishments include winning multiple world championships, Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling, and being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Angle’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance and determination. Despite facing personal tragedy, he channeled his grief into his passion for wrestling and achieved remarkable success. His journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring wrestlers and individuals facing adversity in their own lives.
Today, Kurt Angle continues to be involved in the wrestling industry, making appearances and sharing his knowledge and experiences with fans. His legacy as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time is firmly cemented, and his story will forever be remembered as a tale of triumph over adversity.