On a recent edition of his “The Kurt Angle Show” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle discussed his WWE Championship match with Eddie Guerrero at WWE WrestleMania 20.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On who gave a better German suplex – Brock Lesnar or Chris Benoit?: “Oh, well, I will tell you this, Brock Lesnar, when he gave the German suplexes, he would throw you and let you go. So you didn’t know how you were going to land so you could land on your head. You could flip over to your stomach, you could land on your back. It was a guess with Benoit. He controlled it. So he would launch you, and then he would control it. Make sure you land flat on your back. And then he did the rolling germans where he would do one. And then. Then you would get up, he’d do another, and then he’d get up and do another. But I would say Chris gave the better germans because they were safer. He was pretty good at not throwing you on your head. But a couple of times, I landed all the way across the ring. It was like, whoa, hey, why am I in the air so long? Like it was, you know, air time, like, was like three more seconds than Benoit.”
On who came up with the idea for the loose boot pin spot in his match with Eddie Guerrero at WrestleMania 20: “We were on tour the week before. I believe we were in Asia. I believe in Japan. And Eddie stops me. We were going to the hotel, and I was entering my hotel room. and Eddie ran up to me because he was down the hall in a different hotel room. He runs up to me and says, ‘Hey, Kurt, I just came up with the finish for our WrestleMania match.’ I was like, ‘Well, when Eddie has an idea, it’s usually pretty damn good.’ And when he told me what he wanted to do, I was like, ‘Holy shit, man, that’s vintage Eddie Guerrero. Lie, cheat and steal.’ I said, ‘Eddie, you couldn’t have come up with a better finish.’ I mean, him untying his boot. And then I had the ankle lock on it, and it slipped off. And then Eddie rolled me up real quick. What a great finish. It doesn’t get any better than that, especially when you’re talking about characters. Me being a heel, Eddie being a babyface. Him lying, cheating, and stealing his way to victory. That’s what Eddie always does. It was perfect. It couldn’t be any better. He got it from his father and his uncle and, you know. Yeah, yeah. His brother. I’m sorry. His brother and father. Yeah.”
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Kurt Angle Reflects on WWE Championship Match with Eddie Guerrero at WrestleMania 20
In a recent episode of “The Kurt Angle Show” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle shared his thoughts and memories of his WWE Championship match with Eddie Guerrero at WrestleMania 20. The match, which took place on March 14, 2004, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, is considered one of the most memorable and iconic matches in WrestleMania history.
During the podcast, Angle discussed various aspects of the match, including the German suplexes delivered by both Brock Lesnar and Chris Benoit. Angle explained that Lesnar’s suplexes were more unpredictable, as he would throw his opponent and let them go mid-air, leaving them unsure of how they would land. On the other hand, Benoit had more control over his suplexes, ensuring that his opponents landed safely on their backs. Angle praised Benoit for his ability to execute the move safely and considered him to have given the better German suplexes overall.
Angle also revealed that the idea for the unique finish of the match came from Eddie Guerrero himself. While on tour in Japan, Eddie approached Angle and shared his concept for the finish. Eddie wanted to incorporate his signature “lie, cheat, and steal” persona by untying his boot during the match. As Angle applied the ankle lock submission hold, Eddie’s boot would slip off, allowing him to quickly roll up Angle for the victory. Angle was impressed by Eddie’s idea and believed it perfectly captured their respective characters as a heel and a babyface. He commended Eddie for his creativity and credited it to his family’s wrestling legacy.
The WrestleMania 20 match between Angle and Guerrero is remembered as a classic encounter between two highly skilled and charismatic performers. It showcased their in-ring abilities, storytelling prowess, and the chemistry they shared as opponents. The match received critical acclaim and is often regarded as one of the best matches in WrestleMania history.
To further delve into the details of Angle’s discussion on the match, fans can listen to “The Kurt Angle Show” podcast episode, where he shares more insights and anecdotes about his experience working with Eddie Guerrero.
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In conclusion, Kurt Angle’s recollection of his WWE Championship match with Eddie Guerrero at WrestleMania 20 offers a fascinating glimpse into the behind-the-scenes aspects of the match. From discussing the differences between Lesnar and Benoit’s German suplexes to praising Eddie Guerrero’s creative finish, Angle’s insights provide wrestling fans with a deeper appreciation for the artistry and storytelling involved in professional wrestling.