Best of the Best - Kurt Angle (Greatest Match Guide)

[@MALITH666]

Kurt is one of a kind. He was a wrestler, an actual gold medalist, the guy was a wrestling machine, cut promos, Perc-Angle and most of all did some real comedic stuff as well. Definitely built different.

[@zemox2534]

It's true. It's damn true!

[@pleaseshutup7053]

Facts there will never be another Kurt angle. A legitimate wrestler that is as good on the mic

[@sharonlowman8806]

You know I met Kurt angle and it’s true. It’s damn true.

[@CaitoSmooth-pu6qp]

​@@sharonlowman8806My Grandfather(RIP) he met A young Kurt Angle when he had hair, He met Em at his Job and said we watched he as a kid and on TV

[@LimeCat_Games]

And he did it all with a freaking broken neck...

[@kaynwells6936]

The fact that stone cold was built up as “I don’t quit” against Bret hart and the fact that Kurt Angle made Austin tap out shouts volumes to Angle’s ability.

[@mehulrathod7739]

Funfact Austin passed out while bret hit him in a sharpshooter. Never underestimate the hitman!

[@tafua_a]

He went from passing out in a pool of his own blood rather than tapping out to basically rage quitting his title defense against Kurt.

[@AndreIsrael43]

Kurt Angle vs Undertaker at No Way Out 2006 doesn't get talked about enough... very solid match from both men & one of my fav Kurt matches

[@k.real2530]

Definitely this. I always felt like it deserved to be a WrestleMania 22 match. It's one of my all time favorites with Wrestlemania 21 vs. Shawn.

[@peytonlong5573]

Kurt Angle is my goat idc what anyone gotta say, dude was all around the best in the business at multiple points of his career especially 2002 and 2006 can argue 2003 as well, he even made me learn about TNA when he left WWE and had a couple great years of matches as well

[@martinzies2874]

All 3 of his no surrender 07 matches are worth a mention. Career high for Jay Lethal.

[@AdolphSaxOfficial]

This man has a legitimate GOAT argument in my book. May not have rose to the heights of fame of the Hogans/Austins/Cenas, but none of those guys could touch him in the ring or were as versatile as a character both face & heel. MEM was peak TNA. And I don't think I ever saw anyone escape the ankle lock once he got those legs wrapped around. He may not have had the look or the gimmick of a number 1 guy, but he proved his talent in the squared circle to be undeniable. In my opinion from 2005 to 2011, Kurt was the best wrestler alive.

[@Hustlinhusky22]

Kurt is in my top 5 favorite of all time. I wish he had more world title runs in WWE. He deserved it

[@thepsychomagus]

I would say I used to have a couple of guys above him but when Kurt Angle hit the scene and got going he shot to #1 for me.

[@ReFLexX_ii]

TNA was 🐐 for perc. Mans was untouchable in and out of the ring

[@anti-liberal7167]

But that's the thing though he may have deserved it but he didn't need it

[@Unitenotfight]

Had he stuck around he probably would have. It’s true, it’s true.

[@chrisortiz8072]

He had a few runs and had he got his issues under control I'm sure they would of trusted him with another run

[@Aokosano]

Growing up, my favourite wrestlers were Mankind and Kane. Over the past few years from watching many old WWE matches, promos and reviews, I've found huge respect and enjoyment of Kurt Angle. Great in the ring, fantastic on promos, excellent comedic timing and not afraid to make fun of himself.

[@TheOddOne666]

I agree. I hated Angle as a kid, but he is easily top 10 in pro wrestling history

[@frozen222]

Love how you put Edge vs Angle Backlash 2002 first. That was the match where my 16 year old self took notice of how good Angle was. Also, Taker vs Angle no way out 2006, as well as their Smackdown bout in September 2003. Fantastic matches.

[@frozen222]

Also, you can't count out the referees in these matches. They can definitely set the pace for how things move. For example, if Mike Chioda didn't referee the Angle/Benoit match at royal Rumble 2003 but someone like Scott Armstrong or Nick Patrick did, it would've felt completely different. Their slow cadences with their counts would've ruined all the energy. No disrespect to them, but I'm glad Chioda was there.

[@buckyhate7695]

It was amazing watching Kurt go from a green but supremely talented rookie, to one of the best to ever do it. He adapted so quickly from amateur to pro wrestling- probably quicker than anyone else. Once he found his stride, he made every match hr was in better.

[@DanXJ19]

That Olympic Slam on Austin looked so good. Looked like he went around the world.

[@1hendrixx7]

Angle, to me, is the most complete wrestler of all time. The best worker of his generation, he could cut good promos, had very memorable segments, was believable both as a heel and face, and charismatic.

[@iskander0725]

Man.... I will never forget the night of Smackdown Kurt went off on Shelton and Charlie about the, "You Suck", chant and made me a lifelong fan. They were sick of getting the chant, and you could see Kurt become enraged. He starts yelling at them about how the fans gave him that chant. It was his and his alone, and he decided to share it with Haas and Benjamin. He EARNED that chant, he said. He earned my eternal respect in that small little skit. What an absolute legend.

[@dontbesuchamorty]

Thank you Wrestling Bios for another trip down memory lane 🎉

[@mongomongo7664]

Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit vs Rey Mysterio and Edge one of the greatest tag team matches of all time in my opinion 👊

[@Trenchwar731]

Best of Kurt Angle: everything the man ever did 😂 Glad to see he got his video in this series, keep it up Bios

[@VGHistory1]

Even his racist storyline with Booker T? 🤔

[@Trenchwar731]

@@VGHistory1nice bait there, go with what ever answer you've concluded with

[@paulwoodford1984]

Angle vs Benoit will never get old. 5 star classic

[@forearmsmcgee]

When recently asked about his best matches Aj Styles and Bobby Roode were the first 2 names he mentioned

[@retepoteil]

To many to count. But the ones with Benoit were my favorite

[@complexfellow4961]

Yep 👍🏽

[@larryruecker9320]

The WrestleMania 17 and Unforgiven 2002 matches were great too. They had incredible chemistry!

[@jaymars3370]

“ Your mother taught me how” 😂 Love Kurt Angle

[@tobznoobs]

Great list, all my wwe favorites are there. for TNA matches i would never forget the perc angle era, perc angle vs abyss turning point 08. he can do any type of match, what a legend.

[@reddeadsmeg4379]

Kurt Angle vs Undertaker at No Way Out 2006 Undertaker is my favourite wrestler and Kurt Angle is who I consider the greatest wrestler, their match at No Way Out is one of the reasons why I view them as such. In short, Kurt Angle countering Chokeslams, Last Rides and Tombstone Piledrivers kept my eyes glued to the screen when I saw the match for the first time on VHS. As for the finish...man, the finish was perfect.

[@benziescha5438]

Angle v Sting at BfG 08, v Abyss at turning point 07 and the retirement match v Lashley were all great

[@uglybob7505]

Kurt is a legend and I truly feel his best work was in TNA. His match with Shaun Michaels though was out of this world.

[@Kas58223]

The classic wrestlemania 21 match where the crowd were split in who they were cheering for

[@TheSBleeder]

I was cheering for Angle and was glad he got the win. Angle had phenomenal matches at Wrestlemania 19 (Brock Lesnar), Wrestlemania 20 (Eddie Guerrero), and Wrestlemania 21 (Shawn Michaels). His Wrestlemania 22 Triple Threat vs. Mysterio and Orton was good, but was too short.

[@WarlockX4]

​@@Kas58223 I was there. I was cheering for Shawn, a few people around me were cheering for Kurt. 50/50 down the middle. It didn't matter who was victorious, we all won that night.

[@Kas58223]

@@WarlockX4 absolutely master class of a match it just a shame we never got a Bret Hart vs Kurt Angle

[@chillpengeru]

Kurt is such a legend, didn't appreciate him enough back in the day.

[@NPNWO]

Kurt Angle will always be in my top 5. Like Bret Hart, he could make almost any opponent look good and adjust his style to fit the situation. Definitely one of those wrestlers that left it all out there every night.

[@arostwocents]

Unlike Bret Hart, his matches also were not boring. Angle is brilliant ❤

[@robertriverathe3rd]

Kurt Angle vs The Undertaker at No Way Out 2006 is one of my favorite Kurt Angle matches (and Undertaker matches) that I feel doesn't get enough recognition. Both guys were in top form here leading into WrestleMania and I feel they put on a WrestleMania caliber performance. It's a grueling match with a good finish, Kurt pulled off the pin while in a triangle choke that left him nearly unconscious.

[@benespinosa6725]

kurt angle's TNA run was awesome kurt angle vs Chris benoit royal rumble 2003 is my personal favorite kurt angle match just because royal rumble 2003 was the very first wwe ppv I ever watched and I still have it on DVD 21-years later after the event aired undertaker vs kurt angle at no way out 2006 was great Kurt's matches against samoa joe in 2006-2007 were awesome the iron man match with kurt angle and brock lesnar on smackdown in 2003 his match against shawn michaels at wrestlemania 21 and their iron man match was fantasic honorable Mention to their match at Vengeance 2005 great video.

[@jasonmaclean719]

His Benoit Rumble match is in my top 3 matches of all time.

[@camschuster5947]

Top five of all time. Wrestling Machine! His doc on The Network was incredible. Almost as good as WB. 😎

[@carsonlong5161]

Need to mention how great is out of ring work was. Some of the promos and storylines had me rolling, absolutely hilarious! Kurt is a legend, one of the best ever!

[@tripleh327]

@wrestlingbios I would have put Kurt vs Jeff Jarrett For the personal story behind it And Kurt vs mr anderson/Kennedy The cage match was spectacular and violent Your picks were all great matches anyway Especially the ironmatch vs lesnar and the two match vs hbk and Benoit

[@ebertrivera6930]

Kurt is my hands down GOAT. Man his short run in WWE was great, but then when he moved to TNA and put on classic after classic after classic with the likes of Styles, Sting, Samoa Joe and even Abyss. To say he had stellar matches with them on top the classics with Lesnar, Austin and Rock. Angle is in a class of his own 🐐🐐

[@harryd9782]

The Mr. Anderson feud in TNA was the stuff of legend.

[@christophersmith210]

Lockdown 2010

[@TheRemulosEpsolonProgramme]

Yo, Mr Bios, you absolutely nailed the Kurt Angle Theme edit, awesome stuff keeping it included

[@sylvainhaube5063]

Really surprised you didn't mention that classic Steel Cage match vs Ken Anderson in TNA. Gonna definitely have a look at the Iron Match which I haven't seen yet

[@jasonwilcoxen4121]

"real glass! Go cry me a river" 😂

[@dabearz27]

The Benoit and HBK matches are classics, but one I'm surprised you didn't mention was the Summerslam 2002 opener with Rey Mysterio. Possibly the greatest opening match ever except for maybe Bret and Owen from Wrestlemania.

[@abridgedgoku]

Much like Eddie, Bret, Shawn, and Benoit. Kurt Angle has so many great matches I knew not even half was gonna fit in this video. Some I would have Included The Rock vs Kurt Angle at No mercy 2000, The Triple Treat At vengeance 2002 The Rock Vs Kurt Angle Vs The Undertaker Kurt Angle Vs Brock Wm 19, Kurt Angle Vs The Undertaker No Way Out 2006, HBK Vs Kurt Angle Iron Man Match. The triple tag match with kurt and benoit vs los guerreros vs edge and rey mysterio etc Tna matches sting vs kurt bound of glory 07, Kurt vs Joe lockdown 08, kurt Angle vs Mr Anderson lockdown, Kurt Angle vs Jeff Jarrett final resolution 08 and genesis 09. Kurt vs angle vs abyss turning point 08, kurt vs jay lethal no surrender 07. Etc

[@beaupierrebondurant5651]

Prime Angle vs Prime Bret Hart...would be the greatest wrestling match ever.

[@user-qf3wc5eo3p]

He was a good performer and worker

[@saljewsteinbergowitz]

good? Come on lol, he was the best

[@johngeorge05110]

Kurt Angle vs Undertaker is a fantastic matches and the triple threat match with Taker and rock at vengeance day 2002

[@sukanyacole1882]

Sidenote, Jarrett Angle would make a great first video in a series of when real life bleeds into the business WB won’t cover it cause it’s TNA but it’s a great idea I reckon 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@javierbarajas9507]

Kurt angle vs Jeff jarrett at génesis 2009 is also one of the Best matches of his entire tna run

[@styleformen7535]

Facts

[@sukanyacole1882]

The best matches he had were the TNA Jeff Jarrett matches, real heat and total non-stop action bell to bell

[@Disxreet]

Kurt literally came in the full package. He could do everything at an A+ level. Goat, period

[@KevinPayton-fq8gd]

The triple threat WWE title match at Vengeance in 2002 with Angle, Rock and the Undertaker is my favorite Angle match. He didn't win it but that match is one of the greatest matches I've ever seen.

[@jeffdeming8811]

So glad you included the 2002 K.O.T.R match. That's my absolute favorite match from both shane and Kurt.. such a crazy match

[@jabroni_z2686]

Kurt is my 2nd favorite wrestler of all time. Dude was so versatile you could literally put him in a match with anyone and he could adjust to their style or make his opponents look like a million bucks. It always kills me that Vince never let him get the time off he wanted before he left in 06. It’s still amazes me that his TNA run was longer than his WWE run was.

[@arostwocents]

True legend for two companies.

[@timlewis232]

YES!!!!!!! IM SO GLAD THAT YOU COVERED KURT ANGLE!!!!!🫡🙌🏿

[@theluckiesteh9058]

To me, the greatest technical wrestler of all time.

[@saljewsteinbergowitz]

without a doubt. He's the best to ever do it.

[@Simpvanas]

I hated Kurt as a kid but as an adult I realize how great he is or was. And funny too, going back and watching the segments with Stone Cold where he called Austin "bucko" really cracks me up. And how can anyone forget him trying to call out Rey Mysterio lol. Classic.

[@nathanielfincher4394]

Great watch. Loved the little Oasis clip you put in there. F-Ingin the Bushes action!

[@TheAutistWhisperer]

Kurt Angle vs Mr. Anderson Steel Cage Lockdown 2010, fantastic match that had a great build and pay off.

[@dandymatt]

Loving these. Please keep em coming! A best of the best rivalries would be awesome too!

[@radeetz007]

I can't believe you didn't mention his feud with Eugene! 😅

[@martincolton32]

Defo in my top 3 of all time. Kurt was absolutely phenomenal

[@genericfootyfan]

I absolutely love the WM X7 match with Benoit. The start of it has the most wonderful example of amateur/catch wrestling I've ever seen.

[@PhantomOverlordX2]

I'll always remember Saturday morning in 2003. Kurt vs Brock, being alone in the living room, watching it, and being blown away by what I was seeing. Will always be my fave Iron man match.

[@ratedmgamer9819]

The matches selected on this video are all excellent. I would’ve included some of Kurt’s matches with AJ Styles, Kurt’s match with Undertaker from No Way Out 2006, Angle & Benoit vs Edge & Rey Mysterio from No Mercy 2002, and Kurt’s triple threat match with The Rock & Undertaker from Vengeance 2002

[@powerlifting85]

Kurt's finisher isnt talked about enough. He made it look so smooth and graceful, he had some cool table and turnbuckle spots with it, and it was unique. Underrated and often forgotten finishing move.

[@steven5232]

The Kurt v Shane Street Fight at KOTR 2001 has been my favourite match ever since I saw it, and I'd only bee watching wrestling 6 months at that point. Thanks for pointing out that the HBK Wrestlemania match is on KZbin right now too 🙌🏻 👀

[@Justicesdad]

4:45 Kurt was in the building at the old sandman being crucified show ECW Philly 1997ish

[@Venemofthe888]

Honestly his match with Marty Jannetty is a nice hidden gem of a match

[@TheAutistWhisperer]

Kurt Angle is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, the whole package.

[@Zolow385]

Kurt Angle Vs Mr Anderson from Lockdown 2010 is up there as well

[@realghosttea]

Another great one is Kurt Angle vs Mr Anderson at Lockdown 2010 in a Steel Cage.

[@ahmadceasar5484]

Kurt Angle vs AJ styles always was a go to for me all of they're matches were crazy good

[@OreoBrewer]

Definitely got me emotional over here with this vid. I do hope you cover some TNA matches in the future cuz damn it’s such an untapped honeypot of content until AJ left. I’m anxious to see you cover the Unbreakable match the most.

[@nipponhakkyou]

Kurt's def one of the greats. Amazing video as always!

[@sleepawaycamp83]

Really enjoyed your video! You should do a “Best of the Best” episode on Jeff Hardy. :)

[@gamingshawnandjewel6233]

All of these matches are classic I also enjoyed. Angel vs Rock in 2001 when it took 2 Rock bottoms to beat him..or 2006 NO Way Out against the Undertaker Also his last match in. TNA against. Bobby Lashley was pretty good

[@jarlwhiterun7478]

He is one of the goats. He brought humor, legitimacy, and entertainment every time he was in or around the ring

[@Monkeys-10]

An amazing performer AND entertainer, indeed. My favorite KA matches that were NOT named in this video: 1- Vs Undertaker at NWO 2006. Awesome one! I'd go as far as saying it is my favorite Taker match that isn't against HBK in single action. 2- Kurt/Benoit Vs Edge/Mysterio at No Mercy 2002 for the first SD exclusive TT titles. Still to this day my favorite TT match outside of NXT's golden years.

[@rayhurley1167]

Glad you included TNA matches, you should try to get more TNA stuff on the channel like the Main Event Mafia

[@larryruecker9320]

The fatal four way from smackdown in December 2002 between Kurt, Benoit, Guerrero and Edge was freaking awesome! The whole smackdown six was awesome!

[@taste4travels347]

Great list! Not enough time to include all of Kurts great matches from WWE and Impact. Some multi man matches that stood out for me was Angle vs Jericho vs Benoit at Wrestlemania. This was a match where each belt had its on fall where Angle was IC and European champ coming in and lost both to set up his first World Title run. In Impact the series with Kurt and AJ Styles vs Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian was some of the best tag action you will ever see. Equally great was WWE having Angle/Benoit vs Edge/Mysterio vs The Guerreros.

[@YusukeKnight]

One of my favorite wrestlers ever loved Kurt Angle as a kid

[@jazzyj1988]

Kurt Angle is truly the GOAT!! Elite level ability in all facets of performing as a professional wrestler! Gifted athlete in the ring, amazing comedic timing, ability to tap into another person to bring a new rub to a character, promo ability on the mic was top of the card.

[@ReinEngel]

Shane vs. Kurt at KotR 2001 is still my favorite match of all time.

[@BrolyChan]

YEAAAAAAAH!!! glad to see one of these about kurt and I can't wait for him to show up on RTW. should be sometime soon right?

[@Mishu-cd7xb]

mate thank you for your content you are a great ambassador to pro wrestling.

[@imogenaris1697]

Ken Patera was one of the strongest Olympians & men who ever lived, but wasn't captivating as a pro. Allen Coage was one of the best in Judo & ahead of his time as a heel, but his body was worn down & he was held down by politics. Mark Henry was similar to Ken as a beast, fearsome, but it took him a while to settle into his own. Kurt Angle was an immediate total package once he honed his in ring skills during his pro wrestling training. Savage in ring talent. It's ironic how Austin couldn't get over as a heel ( even after repeatedly hitting a woman with a chair ) when he spent most of his career as a heel before his wwe career. As we know, when you're so damn good at your job, the nastiest heel will eventually be beloved by fans, save for the Honky Tonk Man

[@zemox2534]

If fans want to look up more Kurt Angle TNA matches, here is my list of recommended bouts: Kurt vs. Abyss in a fall count anywhere match Kurt vs. Jeff Jarrett in a no dq match Kurt vs. .AJ styles in a last man standing match Kurt vs . Christian Cage for TNA championship And here is a bonus bout not from TNA: Kurt Angle vs. Zack Sabre Jr

[@CheknoEternity]

Great video! I’ll leave my personal top 15 favorite matches of Angle’s as well. 1. V Shawn Michaels (Wrestlemania 21) 2. V Benoit (Royal Rumble 03) 3. W/Benoit v Rey Mysterio & Edge (No Mercy) 4. V Brock Lesnar (9/16/03) 5. V Undertaker (No Way Out 06) 6. V AJ Styles (Hard Justice 2008) 7. V Steve Austin (Summerslam 01) 8. V Mr Anderson (Lockdown 2010) 9. V Eddie Guerrero (Wrestlemania 20) 10. V Desmond Wolfe (Turning Point 09) 11. V Shane McMahon (King of the Ring) 12. V Samoa Joe (Turning Point) 13. V Brock Lesnar (Wrestlemania 19) 14. V Rey Mysterio (Summerslam 02) 15. V The Rock v Undertaker (Vengeance 2002)

[@chui1976]

A personal favorite of mine is Kurt Angle vs Ric Flair Raw, 27 June 2005. Kurt was vicious, yet his selling was priceless. Flair was at his dirtiest and Kurt made him look strong. The crowd was going crazy by the end.

[@Tonythomas8410]

My personal favorite Angle match is Summerslam 02 in the opening match against Mysterio. Absolute bell to bell action. A perfect match.

[@keithsherwood6274]

One quality that Kurt had that almost nobody could match is that he could seamlessly go from being a complete comedic goofball to cold-blooded technical killer on the turn of a dime. If you include the entire resume of Kurt Angle, he is 100% on wrestlings Mount Rushmore.

[@lennycarl0099]

Always loved Taker vs Angle vs Rock from Vengeance 2002, one of the better triple threat matches at that time

[@analiysanchez9949]

One of my favorite Angle matches was when Brian Kendrick debuted on Smackdown and he had to survive 5 minutes with Angle and Angle made him tap with 1 second left. I was on the edge of my seat watching it. Angle at his best!

[@EveryWrestlingMoments]

One of my favorite wrestlers of all time. The best of the best mr Kurt Angle 🏅💯✅️🔥🔥

[@mattm3013]

Kurt vs Beniot at the rumble 03 HAS to be on this list. My favourite match of all time.

[@badleech]

I would recommend Angle vs Undertaker at No way Out in 2006.

[@TheSBleeder]

Of all the remarkable things that Kurt accomplished in his life, the best thing was getting clean from opiates. He was headed towards an early grave, but he fought his way back.

[@kongmengyang1098]

One of my absolute favs

[@eddieelite3310]

One of my all time favorites

[@vciotoli2126]

Kurt vs. Mysterio Summerslam 2002, Kurt vs. Joe Lockdown 2008 and Kurt vs. Rock No Way Out 2001.

[@BootLeg_King]

Angle vs Rey Mysterio opening SummerSlam 2002 is a good one too, also Angle vs Abyss in TNA at Turning Point 2008

[@Billy-ot8mk]

Kurt Angle is one of my all-time favorite wrestlers. While his Maina 21 match with Shawn Michaels is often talked about. I recomemd their Iron Man match from RAW Homecoming in October of 2005.

[@MR.__G]

All 3 of their matches were fantastic. I believe the other match was vengeance.

[@Billy-ot8mk]

@@MR.__G Indeed it was.

[@ericjones6651]

When he wears the mouth guard, suplexes his opponent,pull down the straps and yells "yeeaahhh" you already know he's in a zone like Ken shamrock, that used to get me hyped up like crazy