Kurt Angle was an Olympic wrestler before switching mats for wrestling rings when he signed with WWE and interestingly brought his Olympic gold medals along with him.
The Wrestling Machine then went on to become one of the best technical wrestlers of the past generation, before personal issues forced him to take time off from WWE in 2006. He later returned to the ring for IMPACT Wrestling and continued his impressive career outside of the company for several years.
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A decade later, WWE contacted Angle for a Hall of Fame Induction, following which he returned to Monday Night RAW as the General Manager. This role led to several matches for the former World Champion, which included his final wrestling match at WrestleMania 35.
Angle took on Baron Corbin in a losing effort before officially hanging up his wrestling boots, though it wasn't the retirement the WWE Universe expected. Angle was able to leave the business on his own terms and has made several one-off appearances for WWE since.
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Phillipa Mariee
Phillipa is a WWE writer for Sportskeeda. She is also a mother, wrestler, dancer, former actress and a Seth Rollins fan. She is a retired wrestler, dancer, and at one-time enjoyed boxing.
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