4 wrestlers who can retire Kurt Angle

Angle is nearing his retirement.
Angle is nearing his retirement.

There are not many wrestlers who have been as successful as Kurt Angle. Who would have thought that an Olympic Gold Medallist would come to professional wrestling and take the business by storm! Angle had the basics right from the start – athletic ability, flawless timing, and natural talent on the mic.

He truly lived up to his motto of intelligence, intensity, and integrity, and will go down as one of the best pound-for-pound wrestler in WWE's history.

In 2017, Angle returned to WWE and was inducted into the Hall of Fame. In 2018, he is set to team up with Ronda Rousey for a match against Triple H and Stephanie McMahon at WrestleMania 34.

Angle may be nearing his retirement, and here are some wrestlers who can bid farewell to the legend.


#4 Bobby Lashley

The Dominator is expected to return.
The Dominator is expected to return

Bobby Lashley made his debut in WWE in 2004 and was handpicked by Vince McMahon, described as The Chosen One. He held the United States Championship once, and had a great run as the ECW Champion and was soon made the face of the brand.

Unfortunately, WWE could not book him as the star he was supposed to be, and thus was released a year later.

It is rumored that Lashley is set to return to WWE after a gap of 10 years. After spending years on the independent circuit and TNA/Impact Wrestling, he's improved significantly. The fans would love to see one of the most athletic and agile wrestlers in the world back in WWE.

One way to bring back Lashley can be him starting a feud with Kurt Angle. Lashley stated in an interview how Angle helped him get into professional wrestling. On his return, Lashley could go to shake hands with his mentor but instead, hit him with a dominator, making him an instant villain.

The spot for the top heel on Raw is still open, and Angle and Lashley are no strangers to each other as they had some amazing matches during their time at Impact Wrestling. The RAW GM wrestled his last match in Impact against Lashley, but ended up on the losing side.

A high-profile rivalry with Angle would get Lashley the much-deserved attention he never received. Lashley is a solid in-ring worker, and the two can put on a phenomenal match.

Lashley retiring Kurt Angle would set him up as a monstrous heel and get him over with the WWE Universe.

#3 Kevin Owens

The Prizefighter, Kevin Owens
The Prizefighter, Kevin Owens

Kevin Owens is the best heel in WWE today, and his actions get genuine heat from the fans. One of the best in-ring workers in the company, KO has never backed down from a fight and can go to any extent to make a statement and destroy his opponents.

Owens' current feud with Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan has already made him the most hated wrestler in all of WWE.

The Prizefighter is just 34, which likely means that he is the future of WWE and will be featured in the main-event scene for years to come. His rivalry with Bryan and McMahon is set to culminate at WrestleMania 34.

While Owens and Sami Zayn are still "fired", a possible angle could have both of them move to Monday Night Raw.

Owens' move to Raw could open a plethora of angles, one being his feud with the Raw General Manager Kurt Angle. Angle even commented about Owens' actions against Mr. McMahon.

Owens has never shied away from disrespecting anyone, and him insulting the Hall of Famer would be a great storyline for their rivalry.

If WWE wants to set Owens as the most dominating heel of the modern era, what better way than him going over the Wrestling Machine, Kurt Angle?

He has never shared a ring with Angle, but has all the in-ring abilities to carry Angle to a great match. Owens retiring Angle will instantly make him one of the top villains in WWE history.

#2 Seth Rollins

Seth Rollins and Kurt Angle
Seth Rollins and Kurt Angle

Seth Rollins is the most technically gifted wrestler in WWE today. The former Shield member is athletic, has good mic skills, personality, and charisma, which propelled him to become one of the best wrestlers in the New Era.

A fan-favorite, Rollins has shown he can excel as both a cowardly heel and a well-liked baby face.

While Rollins is having a decent run as the top babyface of Monday Night Raw, his best run has to be his World Champion stint in 2014-15, a heelish character he portrayed to perfection.

Rollins was at the top of his game when he was a heel WWE Champion with a cocky attitude. To get back to where he once was, another heel turn for The Architect is the need of the hour.

Rollins, as a villain, forced Sting to retirement and the next legend in line could be Kurt Angle. The Architect was rumored to face Angle at WrestleMania 34 after Jason Jordan was sidelined due to an injury.

Rollins and Angle crossed paths recently, during the father-son storyline between Angle and Jordan, with whom Rollins won the Tag Team championship. But the plans were nixed, and Rollins is now scheduled for an Intercontinental Championship match against Finn Balor and The Miz at WrestleMania 34.

With Jordan expected to return soon, WWE can rekindle the rivalry between the two and also involve his "father" Kurt Angle into it. This could act as a solid storyline between Angle and Rollins which could lead to a retirement match for The Olympic Hero.

A showdown between Kurt Angle and Seth Rollins will go down as a battle of two generations. Rollins sending Angle into retirement would place him in legendary status.

#1 Randy Orton

The Legend Killer, Randy Orton
The Legend Killer, Randy Orton

Randy Orton is one of the all-time greats of the wrestling industry. A 17-year veteran on the WWE, Orton is a 13-time World Champion.

Orton was undoubtedly the biggest name in WWE during the mid-2000s and was the best heel of the era with the "The Legend Killer" gimmick. His current run as a babyface champion has become stale and directionless, and the WWE needs to bring back the "Legend Killer" persona and set him up at the top of the food chain.

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Angle and Orton have locked up in a WWE ring before, and another match between the two would surely interest wrestling fans.

Angle even "broke" Orton's ankle during a grudge match, and that gives him all the more reason for a retribution against the American Hero. A "Legend vs Legend Killer" match at a major PPV will give Orton bona fide heat from the crowd, and WWE Universe would again get to see Orton as a more compelling character.

The Apex Predator sending Kurt Angle packing will arguably label Orton as the best heel in the history of WWE.

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