4 Options For Kurt Angle's retirement match at WrestleMania 35

On RAW, Kurt Angle finally made it official when he announced that his match at WrestleMania 35 would be the last of his illustrious career that started way back in the late 90's. Unfortunately, Kurt didn't announce his opponent for the big event in New York, and with so many names out there not having confirmed matches for the show in April, we've decided to come up with a list of our own.

From top veterans to rising stars, there are plenty of names compatible with The Olympic Gold Medalist, but we've narrowed that list down to 4. Sure, the WWE has been going in some very odd directions lately, making this prediction quite a hard one, but without further ado, here are the best 4 options for Kurt's retirement bout at WrestleMania 35.

#4 Braun Strowman

Six months ago, it would have been insane to imagine Braun Strowman not having a top match at WrestleMania, but poor booking and rumours of his laziness backstage have seemingly cost him that. He has no direction at this point as we head into the biggest show of the year, but the WWE can still salvage him as a top star by converting him back to a heel and retiring a legend like Kurt Angle.

The Monster Among Men is still one of WWE's top and most marketable stars, so having him take on The Olympic Gold Medalist on WWE's grandest stage makes a lot of sense, but at this point, it's certainly a long-shot.

Strowman is one of the most dominant stars in WWE history, but the WWE have been hesitant to give him a run at the top, so a heel turn and retiring Kurt would go a long way to making him the companies top bad guy, and at this point, it's a risk they should consider taking.

#3 Chad Gable

Chad is one of the brightest young stars in the WWE today

In terms of a WrestleMania retirement match for anyone, Chad Gable is an incredibly unlikely opponent, but given his similarities to a very young Kurt Angle, this one could turn out to be a fantastic choice. Inside the ring, Chad is one of the brightest young stars in the WWE today, and with his amateur background and suplex arsenal, facing off against Kurt Angle would be a great way to build him into a star.

Sure, there are much bigger names available for this spot (two of which we will discuss as this piece goes on), but in terms of boosting a Superstars standing within the company, Kurt could have no bigger impact than a bout with Gable. He's still involved in the tag team scene alongside Bobby Roode, so that's the more likely route WWE will take at WrestleMania, but Chad has everything it takes to be a star in the WWE, so they need to take a chance on him.

#2 John Cena

Way back in 2002, Kurt Angle was in the prime of his career, and he offered an open challenge which was answered by a young, baby-faced John Cena, so 17 years later, these two should meet again. Sure, they met several times throughout their illustrious careers, but after Kurt was the first WWE opponent for The Face That Runs The Place, it makes sense for John to be Angle's final opponent.

John Cena doesn't yet have an opponent for WrestleMania, but it has been rumoured that he will challenge Samoa Joe for the United States Championship, and while that would be amazing, this is a match they need to consider. There's already plenty of big matches at WrestleMania, but Kurt is a legend in the wrestling business and deserves to go out with one of the biggest matches of the night, and one of his greatest rivals in Cena will certainly give the match that standing.

#1 Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre is one of the biggest names in the WWE today, and if they intend to give him a true main event push following WrestleMania 35, then retiring the Wrestling Machine is a great way to start that off right. Drew has been feuding with Kurt over the past few months, and with his intense attitude and willingness to work harder and be the best, he's the perfect option for Kurt's final match.

Drew also doesn't have any other match lined up at WrestleMania, so unless they want one of their top main event stars in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal, then this one begins to make even more sense. Ideally, most legends would be willing to put over a future star in their final bout, and while that applies to 3 out of the 4 options on this list today, McIntyre makes the most sense, and I'd be shocked if this wasn't the way that WWE went.