5 Top Opponents For Kurt Angle After Return

Kurt Angle is one of the best wrestlers in the history of WWE. Not only was he one of the key players during WWE's Attitude Era, he continued to dominate the roster into the Attitude Era. After leaving WWE, he spent a long time in Impact Wrestling (then known as TNA), as well as on the Independent Scene.

The Gold Medal winner was recently called back to WWE and inducted into the Hall of Fame Class of 2017. Since then, post-WrestleMania he also became the Raw General Manager taking over from Mick Foley. For the past one and a half years, he has done a fantastic job in leading the red brand, although he has been at odds with the management more than once.

On last week's episode of Monday Night Raw, after several complaints by Baron Corbin, and Ronda Rousey's attack on Stephanie McMahon, he was asked to take a 'vacation' by Stephanie. Baron replaced him to become the Acting General Manager of Monday Night Raw. Since he was replaced, however, rumours have emerged that he is actually taking time off to train for an actual more full-time in-ring return to the company.

There is no doubt that there are numerous stars that it would make sense for him to face if he were to return in an in-ring capacity. Without any further ado, let's take a look at the top five opponents for Kurt Angle, whom he can face when he returns to the company.

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#5 Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar and Kurt Angle have history together in WWE

With Brock Lesnar possibly heading to UFC after having lost his title at SummerSlam, there are rumours that the former Universal Champion is done with WWE.

However, this may not be the case. Although it does appear that Lesnar is heading to UFC in the near future, there may be one more match left for him in WWE. On the night after SummerSlam, Paul Heyman came to Kurt Angle to ask for a match for his client.

Angle denied Lesnar the opportunity, but later in the night was replaced as General Manager for separate reasons. Also given the fact that Lesnar attacked Angle a few weeks before SummerSlam, there is obviously unfinished business between the two performers.

The two also have history dating back to their early 2000s run in the company, where they competed against each other and even faced each other at WrestleMania.

#4 Baron Corbin

Baron Corbin and Kurt Angle have had a few spats in recent times

Baron Corbin and Kurt Angle don't have the same history as with Brock Lesnar, but the two have a reason for a feud nonetheless. The 'Constable' has been nothing less than a thorn in the side of Angle over the past few weeks, often cancelling Angle's decisions, and using the power that Stephanie handed him to be a pain for Angle to deal with.

Not only did Angle have to deal with that, add that to the fact that Corbin has only looked out for himself, making decisions that would benefit him. He was also a huge part of the reason why Angle had to take the 'vacation' in the first place.

Given all of this, it would make sense for Kurt Angle to return and take on Acting Raw General Manager for a feud.

#3 Triple H

Kurt Angle and Triple H battled at WrestleMania

Triple H is currently one of the major reasons that WWE fans can hope for a better tomorrow in the company. Even after Vince McMahon eventually has to step down from the regular running of the main roster, Triple H has proved that in a controlled scenario he can help make characters and storylines that the fans care about. NXT has seen excellent storylines from Day One of him taking over, and the Gargano and Ciampa storyline might be one of the best in the company's illustrious history.

However, the Game is far from only a backstage presence in the company. He took part in last year's Survivor Series, and also at this year's WrestleMania, when he teamed with his wife, Stephanie, to face Kurt Angle and Ronda Rousey.

While Triple H's final match against the Undertaker at Melbourne's Super Show-Down is all the talk of the company in recent weeks, he is another viable opponent for Kurt Angle as well. The two again, have history, and have proved repeatedly that their combination might be one that the fans are interested in.

#2 Kevin Owens

Kevin Owens may be the next opponent for Kurt Angle

If there is one person who can do justice to Kurt Angle's return to the ring, it Kevin Owens. Not only is Owens one of the best wrestlers to ever be on the WWE roster, he was inspired by the likes of Eddie Guerrero and Kurt Angle growing up.

As to motive, there is enough. On this week's episode of Monday Night Raw, Kevin Owens quit from the company frustrated with the run that he had been on of late. Kurt Angle contributed to it majorly, by making sure that he went against Braun Strowman ever so often.

When Strowman attacked Owens, he faced no repercussions from the Raw General Manager either. Owens may blame Angle for his run on Raw, and when he returns, the two may face off.

#1 The Rock

Kurt Angle and The Rock may face off one last time

If there is one match that symbolises the Attitude Era of WWE, it is Kurt Angle and The Rock. Both men were giants during one of the most popular periods of wrestling in company history, and they set the bar for superstars coming decades later.

Now, although The Rock is in Hollywood, he recently talked about coming back to WWE for another run with the company. It would not be a long run, and would only be major events like Brock Lesnar before him, but it would still be a run.

Who could he face? Why the Olympic Gold Medalist of course. Right now, WWE is promoting a match between The Undertaker and Triple H as the last match between the two. The Rock and Kurt Angle could be booked in a similar manner. Both men are more than capable of putting on a show, and if this was to happen, it would be one of the biggest matches on any card.