5 WWE rumors from this week you need to know (April 12th, 2019)

#2 Angle shadowing in preparation for new role

After an incredible in-ring career, Kurt Angle retired from the ring at WrestleMania 35 following a loss to Baron Corbin.

Kurt Angle is one of the greatest performers in WWE history.

Debuting at the 1999 Survivor Series, Angle had an incredible rookie year, capturing the European, Intercontinental and WWF Championships, as well as the 2000 King of the Ring.

In the years that followed, Angle continued his incredible career, right up until his WrestleMania 35 loss to Baron Corbin, which was the Olympian's farewell match.

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Angle has been spotted shadowing folks backstage, in preparation for his new backstage role as a producer.

With 20 years in the professional wrestling world, Angle's knowledge about the industry will be a great help for WWE as he uses his incredible mind for the business to help the next generation of Superstars.