rickyparty Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Angle releasedAug. 25, 2006 Due to personal issues, Kurt Angle has been granted an early release from his contract. WWE looks forward to establishing a new relationship with Kurt in the near future. The only Olympic gold medalist in WWE history, Kurt Angle arrived in 1999 and quickly became one of the most decorated champions in sports-entertainment history. "The Wrestling Machine" is not only a six-time World Champion, but also held the Intercontinental Championship and WWE Tag Team Championship; he also won the 2000 King of the Ring tournament. Recently joining ECW, Angle’s unmatched intensity was rivaled only by his technical and athletic in-ring prowess. From WWE.com Shocking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.p.d. Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Anyone heard any gossip as to what it is? It is sad though. I am not a huge angle fan but he is still fun to watch, i admit, since he joined ecw, it was a bit of a waste though. Hope he does come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minidaz Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Not sure, but it might have something to do with marital trouble Probably do his body good to take a break from wrestling for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyparty Posted August 26, 2006 Author Share Posted August 26, 2006 (edited) I believe it's because he's practically knackered and injury prone and refusing to take time off so this is the only way WWE could get him to take time out to heal up. Edited August 26, 2006 by rickyparty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathyvicki Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Wow thats shocking! Does anyone think drugs have got anything to do with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DavidB Posted August 26, 2006 Moderators Share Posted August 26, 2006 Apparently he wanted his release - not being happy with being on ECW, and knowing he's pretty messed up from his personal life (wife, drugs, etc) he's best off getting out now while he can. He's always been a proud guy, wanting to continue to perform no matter what but I doubt he wants to carry on as a wreck. Best thing to do is take some time off to sort himself out, and then come back to carry on. I hope anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockybalboa Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Apparently he wanted his release - not being happy with being on ECW, and knowing he's pretty messed up from his personal life (wife, drugs, etc) he's best off getting out now while he can. He's always been a proud guy, wanting to continue to perform no matter what but I doubt he wants to carry on as a wreck. Best thing to do is take some time off to sort himself out, and then come back to carry on. I hope anyway. I think he was out of control, and in light of the Eddie situation and continued drug links to wrestling, the WWE let Angle walk away while he still can. His nerves are so damaged his left arm shrunk, he has 50% strength in one arm and 30% in another, he would have killed himself on his feet if he carried on... He has surely cut his lifespan by a third at least, its best he leaves wrestling for good. Thank you for the memories Kurt, you were awesome. I think the fans need to let him know that, and that he doesnt need to carry on - he already has legendary status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie79 Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Gobsmacked. It was going to happen eventually anyway, just didn't think it would come so soon. I wish Kurt well in whatever he does from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emma_w Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 wow, im shocked to hear this, havent watched wwe for a few months now but I wish Kurt well in whatever he does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie79 Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 From Lords Of Pain Kurt Angle attributed his WWE departure, which he calls a mutual decision, to a need to heal his various injuries. I need my body to reheal and rehab, I have done this for too long without a break. I haven’t been able to really enjoy my life. I haven’t seen my family, I’ve had problems with medication - I’m just fried physically and mentally," he tells WWE.com. According to Kurt's manager David Hawk, Angle does not want to wrestle until he can do so without dependence on pain killers. But when he does improve his mental and physical state, Angle says the door will be open for a WWE return. “Vince says when I’m ready, if I’m ever ready, to come back just sign on the dotted line. I’ll tell you if I do return I’m going back to my roots, training on the mat like my amateur days. Longevity is the key," says Angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampess Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 How gutted am i big fan but he does need the it his body is a mess anyway i wish him well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero_of_Time Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 thank you kurt for the years of non stop aaa quality matches you gave us my fave memorie of his matches will always be the street fight with shane, where he belly to belly's him through the glass and we saw the first ever top rope angle slam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowDisney Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 DOnt make it sound like it's the total end...he'll be back within 12 months i reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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