Kurt Angle is set to go under the knife next year which he hopes will help with his failing motor skills, the WWE Hall of Famer has revealed.
On a recent edition of his “The Kurt Angle Show” podcast, the Olympian was asked if he plans to play drums again and revealed the details of his upcoming surgery. He said,
“Yes, I am. I’m not gonna lie to you, I’m gonna really suck at the beginning because my fingers, I have a lot of motor skill problems. But just so you know, I’m having neck surgery. The beginning of next year, they’re gonna put in artificial disc replacements. It’s gonna help [my hands] because I can’t really grab things. Things always slip out of my hands and fall. I have horrible motor skills.
“They said my arms, because they atrophied three inches each. I don’t have any muscle here [between my thumb and my fingers]. There’s supposed to be muscle there, but it deteriorated, it atrophied. When I get these rubber discs, they’re gonna open up my nerves so they can go down my arms, so I’ll have better circulation.”
The former WWE & Impact Wrestling World Champion competed for the last time in a losing effort to Baron Corbin at WrestleMania 35 in April 2019.
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Kurt Angle, the WWE Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist, has revealed that he will undergo surgery next year in hopes of improving his failing motor skills. Angle shared this information on a recent episode of his podcast, “The Kurt Angle Show,” where he also discussed his plans to play drums again.
According to Angle, the surgery will involve the insertion of artificial disc replacements in his neck. He explained that this procedure is expected to help with his motor skills, as he currently struggles with gripping objects and frequently drops things due to his lack of muscle and coordination in his hands. Angle also mentioned that his arms have atrophied three inches each, and the surgery will involve opening up his nerves to improve circulation.
This news comes after Angle’s last professional wrestling match in April 2019, where he faced Baron Corbin at WrestleMania 35. Since then, Angle has been focusing on his health and well-being, and this upcoming surgery is a significant step towards improving his quality of life.
As fans of Angle and wrestling enthusiasts, it’s important to support him during this time. Angle’s determination to overcome his physical challenges and return to playing drums is admirable. His openness about his struggles with motor skills sheds light on the impact that injuries and wear and tear can have on professional athletes, even long after their careers have ended.
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In conclusion, Kurt Angle’s upcoming surgery offers hope for improved motor skills and a better quality of life. As fans, let’s support him on his journey to recovery and eagerly anticipate his return to the drum set.