On a recent edition of his “The Kurt Angle Show” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle named three wrestlers he enjoyed working with during his time in WWE.
Angle also recalled working with Eddie Guerrero and the chemistry he used to share with the late wrestler.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On Eddie Guerrero: “You forget a few things and you forget who was babyface, who was heel. Eddie, what’s crazy is Eddie was as great of a baby face as he was. He was much better as a heel. Oh, no doubt that guy knew how to get intense and lay into you, the heat he got. That’s where he got his name. Latino heat. He got a lot of heat as a heel, man.”
On his chemistry with Guerrero: “You know what? This is one of the first times I worked with Eddie and apparently, we had great chemistry from the get-go. I mean the thing is, Eddie wasn’t the kind of guy that earlier in the day if you never wrestled him, he didn’t want to get in the ring and roll around with you. He just wanted to get in there when the show started and do his thing. And what’s amazing about Eddie is I’ve never seen him have bad chemistry with anybody.”
On where Guerrero ranks among wrestlers he has worked with: “Top three. I don’t know what order, but Benoit, Shawn Michaels and Eddie Guerrero are three favorites to work with, without a doubt. All three of them. What’s crazy is they were all smaller. They weren’t big guys. They weren’t supposed to excel in professional wrestling because of how size mattered back then. But these guys did it. Eddie was five foot eight. Chris Benoit was five foot eight, and Shawn Michaels was a little taller. He was six foot, but he weighed about £190. But these guys were undersized and they were still one of the best.”
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Kurt Angle Reflects on Working with Eddie Guerrero and Other Wrestlers in WWE
In a recent episode of “The Kurt Angle Show” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle shared his thoughts on working with various wrestlers during his time in WWE. One of the standout names he mentioned was the late Eddie Guerrero, with whom Angle had a great chemistry.
Angle recalled Guerrero’s ability to excel as both a babyface and a heel. He acknowledged that while Guerrero was fantastic as a babyface, he truly shined as a heel. Guerrero had a unique intensity and skill in generating heat from the audience, which earned him the moniker “Latino Heat.”
When discussing his chemistry with Guerrero, Angle revealed that they had an instant connection from the beginning. Despite Guerrero’s preference for not practicing with his opponents before the show, Angle found that they clicked effortlessly in the ring. Angle also praised Guerrero’s versatility, stating that he never witnessed him having bad chemistry with anyone.
Angle went on to rank Guerrero among his top three favorite wrestlers to work with, although he didn’t specify the order. The other two names he mentioned were Chris Benoit and Shawn Michaels. Angle found it remarkable that all three of them were considered undersized in an industry where size often mattered. Guerrero stood at five foot eight, Benoit at the same height, and Michaels at six feet tall but weighing only 190 pounds. Despite their smaller stature, these wrestlers defied expectations and became some of the best in the business.
The podcast episode also featured a video clip from “The Kurt Angle Show #136: Smackdown Watch-Along 10/31/2002,” allowing fans to relive some of Angle’s memorable moments in WWE.
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Kurt Angle’s reflections on working with Eddie Guerrero and other wrestlers offer a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of WWE. It highlights the importance of chemistry and skill in creating memorable moments inside the squared circle.