10 Best Kurt Angle TNA Matches

Some all-time classics
Some all-time classics

#7 Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe - Genesis 2006

Lived up to it's short but sweet hype
Lived up to it's short but sweet hype

Although the build-up to this match was just a little over a month, it quickly became the most hyped match in the four years of TNA's existence. TNA labelled this a 'dream match' and although that is up for debate as Joe wasn't a huge star at the time, wrestling wise, they were kind of right.

Kurt is arguably the best wrestler of all time and Samoa Joe was one of the best in the world at the time. The build up to the match had been excellent with the most believable pull apart brawls you will ever see in wrestling, the build up was so good that this was quickly becoming the best feud in the company's history, before the match itself took place.

While the match itself was under 15 minutes, they made the most out of it and it was quite frankly a great match. The atmosphere in the Impact Zone had never been quite like it was, which made it even more special. The action featured a series of submissions, reversals, and power moves, it was beautiful. Joe hit Angle with a sick swinging powerbomb into the barricade and displayed great high flying skill. After more submissions and brawling, a very bloody Angle forced Joe to tap for the hard earned victory.

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