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Recently, former WWE Champion Kurt Angle announced that he would be retiring at this year's WrestleMania. It was already sad news but WWE added salt to the injury by making Baron Corbin his final opponent.
It's a confusing decision from their side because a majority of the fans don't want to see this match. Kurt is currently on a farewell tour, and so far he has faced the likes of Chad Gable, Shelton Benjamin, Samoa Joe, and AJ Styles.
I don't have to tell you that some of these names are better than Basic Corbin for retiring Angle at WrestleMania. Still, the company isn't listening to the audience and doing what they want. In this column, we will take a look at five biggest reasons why The Lone Wolf is still set to face Kurt Angle at the Shows of Shows.
#5 To make Baron Corbin the most hated superstar
Baron Corbin is one the most hated superstars in the WWE, right now. As an authority figure, he had taken decisions that were enough to make him a true villain.
Plus, he has often tried to swindle fan favorite wrestlers for his own benefit. Even though WWE listened to the fans by taking the Acting General Manager position away from Corbin, they still aren't listening to us completely.
Corbin is still getting pushed by the WWE, and he is going to face Kurt Angle at this year's visual extravaganza. However, one reason could be that WWE wants to increase the amount of heat Corbin is currently receiving from the fans. And what is a better way of doing that than defeating one of the most liked superstars of all time?
#4 A long time Kurt Angle enemy
Since returning to WWE in 2016, Kurt Angle has feuded with a lot of superstars. Last year he faced Triple H and Stephanie McMahon alongside Ronda Rousey, in a match he won. Since then, Angle has briefly feuded with many superstars, but his rivalry with Corbin is the most noted one.
It could have been another reason why WWE has decided to put The Lone Wolf against the former Olympic Gold Medalist. Currently, most of the other rivals of Kurt Angle are also busy with their own stuff, which could have coerced WWE to book Corbin vs. Angle.
Plus, both superstars never truly finished their rivalry. One week, Angle would win and the other, Corbin would defeat him. There were times when it seemed like WWE was stretching this rivalry too far, which isn't a good thing. However, now we are in a stage where things can't be changed or reverted back to normal.
#3 John Cena's busy schedule
Many fans expected that John Cena would face Kurt Angle in his final outing. However, it didn't happen, and the company booked Corbin instead.
It's currently rumored that Cena will appear at the Shows Of Shows, but it still isn't confirmed that he would face Angle. There were some talks regarding his acting schedule, and it was revealed that Cena's film shooting would end merely days before WrestleMania. So there's a possibility that he could return and replace Corbin at the very last minute.
But what if it isn't the case at all? What if Cena isn't going to wrestle at WrestleMania?
Well, Angle is still going to bid farewell at WrestleMania, and considering WWE had no other choice, they may have booked Corbin vs. Angle. However, as I previously said, Cena could still return and change the plans for the former Olympic Gold Medalist. But again, it's all just rumors, and there's no guarantee that something like this will happen.
#2 It will benefit his future opponents
As an authority figure, Corbin had a ton of momentum. I agree that it wasn't because of his great work, but what he did as a villain. However, since losing his position in WWE, Corbin has fallen down badly.
Even though he has defeated Angle on many occasions, he still doesn't have a good amount of momentum. Considering Angle is going to retire at WrestleMania, there is genuinely no other way WWE could generate serious heat for Corbin if he didn't retire Kurt at 'Mania.
I know the fans will boo him badly after WrestleMania, but it is what Corbin wants. If he receives one of the loudest boos, then all it means is that Corbin is doing fantastic work in WWE. The company could then pit Corbin against some top babyfaces who need attention. This way, Corbin will be needful in future booking decisions.
#1 Kurt Angle wants to win his final match
In a retirement match, the veteran superstar often loses. It is an unofficial rule WWE follows. Many have expected that Corbin will defeat Angle at WrestleMania in front of millions of fans.
However, what if WWE wants Kurt to win his final match? I mean he can do it with other superstars but imagine a 50-year old defeating a younger talent. Isn't it bad for him?
Kurt is currently in bad shape, which will make things look unrealistic if he beats a top superstar. However, he can do the same with Corbin at least.
The Lone Wolf is known for winning by cheating in his matches, but the Olympic Gold Medalist has got a ton of experience. Angle knows how to handle situations like this. Plus, he has also promised the WWE Universe that he will make Corbin tap out at WrestleMania.
