Kurt Angle on the backstage reaction to his match with Shawn Michaels

Kurt Angle is a 14-time professional wrestling world champion, with titles collected in WWE, TNA, and Japan. He is in both the WWE and TNA/Impact Hall of Fames, a two-time NCAA Division 1 National Champion, and has also won a gold medal in freestyle wrestling at the 1996 Summer Games with, as he likes to say, ‘a broken freaking neck.’ At every stop in his career, Angle has reached the top of the mountain, and now he’s taking his Three I’s; Intensity, Intelligence, and Integrity, to the podcast world as he joins host Conrad Thompson to take a look back at some of the matches, feuds and moments that turned an Olympic gold medalist into one of the greatest sports entertainers of all time. It’s True. It’s damn true
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[@thebadguychinli4011]

HBK stepped his shit up that whole year he literally had a year full of some of the greatest matches of all times from this to the best the clock match against Shelton HBK was in God mod at this time

[@dukes1993724]

Agreed. 2005 was HBK’s best overall year during his second run.

[@kc4276]

Yes

[@stime4878]

Seem like Shawn michaels give everyone their best match

[@yes-wo7qn]

Best of all time imo

[@christhecommentator3411]

That’s exactly why he’s Mr Wrestlemania

[@UltraVega924]

Yeah, cause he’s the 🐐

[@souryabanik0907]

So does Angle. You cannot find a single boring Kurt Angle match!!

[@aureuskeith2312]

I like to pretend he retired after Wm26 and never wrestled again

[@andyblake9673]

My favorite match of all time with my 2 favorite wrestlers of all-time! Truly a classic.

[@barringtonfisher87]

Their follow ups were just as epic. Great chemistry

[@sidious187]

It was glorious there that day at Staples…half way through the match, the crowd was 50/50 “Let’s go Angle!” “Let’s go Michaels” Strangers, there as fans, yelled in each others’ faces, and hugged at the end of the match

[@papashango6488]

Perc angle was peak angel!!!

[@davidcyr5327]

Yeahhh!!!!

[@pk_1]

perc angle lol chill

[@dukes1993724]

THE BEAN KICKED IN! THE BEAN KICKED IN! *Starts doing moonsaults off a stage*

[@EricPatno]

Absolute flames. I f***ing loved this match. Watched it live during that little bit of time we had satellite cable in Kentucky. Both Kurt & Shawn were different men after that match. They broke the seal on their best work and set the bar so high for the rest of the night. Among the best mania matches of ALL time.

[@Youtube304s]

I thought Angle was the better performer (mic skills, versatile as a chicken heel and a killer) but Michael's in a single match could just go like no other. He and Hart are in a category to themselves when it comes to getting you invested in a match (during the match).

[@saljewsteinbergowitz]

I dk if he was the better performer... I love Kurt Angle... But I honestly think Shawn was the greatest in-ring performer of all time... And his mic skills were amazing as well... Just watch the 2005 montreal promo.. I was actually dying laughing... "Who's your daddy montreal" hahahah

[@JPK169]

Shawn Michaels is the better all around superstar and wrestler

[@Youtube304s]

@@JPK169 lol. No. Not from a holistic perspective. Michaels is a top 3 in ring worker. So is Angle. In terms of playing face/heel, angle is better. Michaels is a terrible face, but a natural heel. Angle is more believable. He can actually whip ass, Michaels does not have that attribute. Kurt is also better on the mic, though michaels has more neutral charisma.

[@SohamBhattacharya3105]

@@KZbin304s Michaels was terrible face? What are you talking about? His 2000s run was almost exclusively as a face and that run is what cemented his legacy. His 2nd DX run with HHH was non-stop babyface comedy. I can understand preferring Angle over HBK, that's a matter of personal taste. But to say that HBK was a bad face is just flat out wrong!

[@Youtube304s]

@SohamBhattacharya3105 he's not a ratings mover as a face, barely is as a heel. While is talent is as good as any, people don't tune in for him sorry if that hurts you, but it's the truth. He's an older dolph ziggler. Great match, crickets when he tries to sell ppvs.

[@LordRaptor]

Kurt Angle was without a doubt, the best all-round wrestler and this feud absolutely proved it.

[@rivernorthhomes]

Agreeed...if he never left wwe and didn't have the neck/drug issues..he would have been greatest of all time.. mic skills, wrestling, in ring skills, comedy.. complete package

[@michaellouis-jean1486]

Shawn Michaels is a better all around wrestler

[@Facelessman254]

@@michaellouis-jean1486 No.

[@michaellouis-jean1486]

@@Facelessman254 Yes.

[@DmanDice]

@@michaellouis-jean1486 Can you really say that when Shawn has over a 10 year head start? The fact that Kurt is in the same conversation this early in his career definitely counts in this debate.

[@JusRed48]

Heels that are morally bad but still competitively respectable are super underrated. Not every heel has to cheat or be afraid of facing his opponent out of cowardice. Make them smart, make them logical, make them want to actually beat someone. You can also make them cruel, you can make them bullies, you can make them selfish, and so on. It's not like winning fair automatically makes someone a babyface. People literally hate some sports teams JUST BECAUSE they do nothing but keep winning.

[@daviejohnstone12]

Like roman right now.

[@DmanDice]

Jake the snake and owen hart come to kind.

[@vintagewrestling2234]

Imao

[@dukes1993724]

Monster heels usually fall into this role ala Brock in 2002 or Umaga in 2006

[@antonionowell4117]

Reminds me of JBL a little bit he wasn't really a coward been in some bloody matches during his heel run and calling out the undertaker around that time everyone was afraid of Undertaker too

[@cappy2282]

Shawn will always be my favorite. You put him in the ring with Kurt, you're gonna see something special

[@christiankarlkarganilla2763]

My favorite WM match ever. God, this was an unforgettable experience.

[@knightshousegames]

I remember only really being excited for the undercard of Wrestlemania 21 honestly. Like we all knew Cena and Batista were gonna win their world titles that year, and the matches would be fine, and that was good, we were excited to see both of them make it to the top, but the undercard had a couple of big dream matches on it, the kind where, as an avid viewer, you weren't analyzing the finish, there was no "right"winner to the match to make the story good, either side could win, and the story being told would be great either way, and you are just excited to see them go. Those two matches in particular for me were Eddie vs Rey for the opener, and Kurt vs Shawn. Who wins? Who cares? It'll be amazing. I feel like Kurt vs Shawn was something rare in Wrestlemania history, an attraction match that was was sold on the wrestling itself. Like these days attraction matches are basically just sold on "Lets get some random D list celebrity in the ring and have them make a mockery of The Miz" or something. This was an attraction in that it was a novelty, because this was back when the brand extension actually meant something, so having an inter-brand feud like this was a big deal, but it was mostly just sold on the wrestling, two hall of fame caliber wrestlers who you KNEW would have a great match, and just getting them in the ring and letting em go at it.

[@drazsweeden]

Kurt Angel to me is the greatest wrestler ever but what impress me with Kurt that he is always in AMAZING shape , taking care of hid diet and looks. God bless you Kurt , much love ..

[@ValFinale]

uhhh.....watch him in TNA.....

[@Josh_J91]

@@ValFinale hahahahahahah

[@juliev4522]

i think that Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit are the 4 best wrestlers of all time

[@Facelessman254]

Eddie?

[@DmanDice]

@@Facelessman254 Eddie wasnt as all around as them but he can be squeezed in top ten on some peoples list. Thats not a bad thing when many generations of wrestlers are considered.

[@DmanDice]

@@Facelessman254 for example, you could argue Jericho is higher on the list than Eddie. I might not agree, but it can be argued.

[@brandonbare3757]

I agree

[@shubhammishra9274]

Goldberg also. These 5 are so tough and technical in the ring.

[@happydays9806]

Dear God, the size of that man, I hope he gets it under control.

[@oswaldjackson7015]

I agree. You don't see many 60 year old men that look like that. Heart attacks take them out way beforehand. I know he will get it under control, just has to stop working so hard and work on his health.

[@kennethallen3843]

Yeah Kurt looks in need of a diet

[@pk_1]

ONE OF MY FAVOURITE WM MATCHES EVER!!! WHAT A MATCH!!!!!!!! 10 STARS!!!!

[@omegaman6494]

Didn't someone have a go at them because the match went too long? And HBK quite rightly replied "when a match is that good it doesn't matter how long it goes"

[@LittenMandrake]

That was for Shawn's match at Wrestlemania 19 with Jericho

[@ActiveRehabMobility]

You know he then whispered in Shawn’s ear and said “You know you are the best”

[@nomercy4life]

WM 21 is the best technical WM of ALL time, Start to Finish

[@paulmallon9292]

Its nice to hear Kurt respecting Pat

[@Game7Mode]

Wrestlemania 21 is the greatest Wrestlemania of all time. That was the night old school ended and new school began.

[@stonersimpson_]

Hbk vs kurt angle & randy orton vs undertaker were the best two matches that night. Cant disagree with me

[@sidious187]

This is my favorite match, ever

[@jeremymckinnon5325]

When are we gonna get a breakdown of your match with Shane McMahon

[@michaelmorrison6707]

I want him to breakdown his fued with laahley in tna

[@string15276]

Moonsault from top of cage says it all. When Shawn bounced off the rope onto angle from middle rope was awesome after a low blow. Defo one of my top 3 matches. Lesner show at survivor show wins title hey man turned on brock and Eddie guerrero beating brock at no way out. All awesome for very different reasons. Belly to belly suplex on show was incredible

[@a-damthemansixtynan4463]

Pat Patterson must’ve been such an amazing man. One of those guys who’s just leaps and bounds beyond us, but we aspire to be like him.

[@bruins7748]

Look more into Pat Patterson you won’t think the same .

[@a-damthemansixtynan4463]

@@bruins7748 Shhhhhh.

[@dfree1442]

@@bruins7748 Pat was a f.ckin' predator indeed.

[@dukes1993724]

Tell that to his victims

[@canonkingsley6569]

You might want to Google him first.

[@matsalvatore9074]

I watched this wm. That was the best match ever. Macho 95 Steiner 96 Hbk 97 Goldberg 98 Rock 99-00 Kurt 05-06 My favorites ever

[@miamimagicians]

great match! very intellectually constructed

[@Tarantula1522]

Next to Mysterio and Eddie from Havoc.. this one is flawless

[@brianchapman8531]

That's the match that made me a huge Eddie fan for life!

[@stonecoldpes6]

i was there dude !

[@mobmanstopit5708]

Kurt Kurt Kurt 🇺🇸 🏅🥇🥈🎖🥉

[@chrifaranaudo123]

Angle and michaels 2 of the best in ring preformers ever

[@brianchapman8531]

Definitely a great match. Even more impressive being that it was a past prime version of HBK. I still have Kurt's 2003 Rumble match vs Benoit ranked higher.

[@rubenarriaga3029]

Yea imagine 96-97 HBK

[@olaakande5581]

HBK’s entire second run he was past his prime but he was mentally smarter. I would’ve loved to see ‘96 Shawn vs ‘03 Angle. Both guys at their physical peak. It would’ve been insane

[@kdxtreme7479]

Kurt looks like he can still go

[@steakkidneypie767]

Nah, too banged up

[@pappagamingpoo9766]

@@steakkidneypie767 What part of LOOKS do you not understand?

[@steakkidneypie767]

@@pappagamingpoo9766 Relax yourself you nonce

[@michaelvin8632]

@Charming Billy I know it. He looked like he was in pain whenever he was wrestling this last go around. Looks like he also has a ton of scar tissue around his neck, it makes it look weird.

[@kewlbrees4575]

I recently seen this match a month ago on KZbin and oh my God I had to share this with my girlfriend she don't even watch wrestling 🤣 I haven't watched wrestling in over 10 years

[@fillgollinsdergroarticheme8442]

... and the next year he went to TNA. (lol)

[@Sachin_C10]

The left guy represents all the male fans of America. The WrestleMania 21 match was good but that's not Kurt's best match & I believe it's his WWE championship match he had at royal rumble with -C Benoit-

[@FreeThinkAlways]

Thats why Dave meltzer loved it? Come on Kurt that guy is clueless about wrestling. He gave this classic I believe 4 and a half stars? He literally gives Kenny Omega and his little bucks 5 stars almost weekly for their silly, no selling trampoline matches

[@Greeneggsz]

Shawn Michaels lazy eye - RVD

[@ac8274]

Just put the Kurt video up. No one wants to look at Conrad

[@theferryman4916]

It wasn't Bret vs. Stone Cold but it was pretty good...

[@smusse091]

better than bret vs stone cold

[@theferryman4916]

@@smusse091 lol in your dreams

[@ilrosso8612]

@@theferryman4916 fanboy

[@theferryman4916]

@@ilrosso8612 orange

[@RobertWalsh-vp5ui]

I can see why you might prefer Bret vs Austin. It was probably better from a story telling perspective, but I preferred HBK vs Angle because I thought the wrestling was better.

[@ocsjc13]

Kurt vs bret would have been better

[@revolution1423]

"That's why Dave Meltzer loved it." What makes this guy an expert? Why isn't he in the business itself then?

[@johnnieriot13]

That’s like saying “what makes Stephen a smith an expert” why isn’t he in the NBA himself then?” He is in the business, he’s called a sports analyst just like Meltzer. He’s an analyst.

[@revolution1423]

@@johnnieriot13 He's not in the business. What company does he work for? What makes his ratings better than anyone else's?

[@revolution1423]

@Charming Billy Im not a fan of wwe, but everything is Anti WWE and pro japanese. He is biased.

[@tmirkin]

No doubt plus his idea of "journalism" is observing what's going, claiming he has anonymous sources, the next day releasing a story saying an anonymous source said the opposite (as in playing both sides of a coin), and then saying "I nailed it!".

[@exquisitelemonade3039]

Stay away from journalists of all kinds of entertainment who tell you "what makes things good and bad". It can be enlightening, but there's no end game, it's just regressive, so what's the point of constructive criticism if it's not going to lead to anything progressive? The idea is things need tough live sometimes abd they just get them then, but thars not tough love if there's no resolution.

[@ChiefBD119]

I hate Conrad after going through all these clips. Strictly due to the opening.

[@stretchluv]

And guess who still can’t walk..

[@kc4276]

Marty Jannety

[@RobertWalsh-vp5ui]

hahaha

[@ChrisJ-mf7cj]

Dude there needs to be less “save with Conrad” and more “diet with Conrad!” There just needs to be a LOT less Conrad. He’s starting to make obesity seem small at this point. And don’t tell me he’s got “a medical condition that causes him to gain weight.” Only medical condition he has is obesity and other issues related to it. Dude is going to straight up have a severe stroke or heart attack unless he starts doing something.

[@elcopygato6569]

Holy fuck Conrad is starting to look like a beanbag chair with a beard. All the upcoming sponsors are going to be diabetes testing supply companies soon enough.

[@ThaSilentOne420]

Angles ankle lock makes me cringe #jiujitsuLifestyle

[@dalehusbanduk]

Get a grip you whopper he's an Olympic wrestler sure he can perform a legit knee bar

[@alexmonro1711]

Hes not gotten to put someone in a legit submission on a pro wrestling show. That would be retarded.