On a recent edition of his “The Kurt Angle Show” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle commented on some of his classic matches with AJ Styles in TNA Wrestling.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On headlining the January 4, 2010 episode of Impact with Styles: “Well, they picked the right match. Yeah, if you’re going to have a match and you want the best possible match, you put AJ Styles and Kurt Angle in the ring and let them go. I always loved working with AJ. He was so easy to work with. We had such great chemistry, and AJ was one of those guys that never had a bad match. I don’t even think he had a good match, I think all of his matches have been spectacular. That’s how good the kid is. So I knew that this was the right match, the right match for the right moment, and the main event was going head to head against WWE. It was the best.”
On his Genesis 2020 match with Styles and whether it stands out in his mind: “You know what? That’s tough because there are reasons why I like that match better. Probably because AJ and I worked together so much, and our chemistry was even better at this point in time. Yeah, but I just think that AJ and I, it didn’t matter when we worked. I mean every time I wrestled him, it was special. And I would honestly say that my favorite match with AJ could have been my first match with him or my last match. It didn’t really matter.”
On what stipulation he would want for a match with Styles: “You’re thinking correctly [an Iron Man match]. That’s definitely the match that I would have wanted to have with AJ. I’ve had every other match with him, ladders, matches, last man standing matches, you name it. I’ve had cage matches, but never a 60-Minute Iron Man. I would love to do that with AJ. Well, now it’s too late. But I would have loved to have done it with AJ.”
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Kurt Angle Reflects on Classic Matches with AJ Styles in TNA Wrestling
WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle recently discussed some of his memorable matches with AJ Styles during their time in TNA Wrestling on his podcast, “The Kurt Angle Show.” Angle praised Styles’ talent and their chemistry in the ring, highlighting the significance of their matches.
One of the matches Angle mentioned was the headlining bout on the January 4, 2010 episode of Impact. This episode was particularly significant as it went head-to-head against WWE’s programming. Angle expressed his belief that choosing him and Styles for the match was the right decision, as they always delivered exceptional performances. He commended Styles for never having a bad match and described all of his matches as spectacular. Angle emphasized the importance of their chemistry and how it contributed to the success of their encounters.
Another match that stood out to Angle was their Genesis 2020 bout. He explained that their chemistry had improved over time, making every match they had together special. Angle stated that his favorite match with Styles could have been their first or last encounter, as it didn’t matter when they wrestled – the quality was always exceptional.
When asked about what stipulation he would have wanted for a match with Styles, Angle expressed his desire for an Iron Man match. He revealed that they had competed in various other types of matches, including ladder matches, last man standing matches, and cage matches. However, an Iron Man match was the one stipulation they never had the opportunity to explore. Although it is now too late for them to have that match, Angle expressed his enthusiasm for the idea.
Throughout the podcast, Angle’s admiration for Styles and their time together in the ring was evident. He praised Styles’ skills and professionalism, emphasizing how easy it was to work with him. Angle’s respect for Styles’ abilities and their shared chemistry contributed to their memorable matches.
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In conclusion, Kurt Angle’s recent podcast shed light on his classic matches with AJ Styles in TNA Wrestling. Angle’s admiration for Styles’ talent and their chemistry in the ring was evident as he discussed their memorable encounters. Their matches were praised for their quality and the excitement they brought to the audience. While an Iron Man match between Angle and Styles never materialized, their previous matches continue to be celebrated by wrestling fans.