WWE TLC 2017: 5 reasons why Kurt Angle's comeback is a not a good idea

Only a few minutes ago, the world changed forever. The Shield was reuniting for the much anticipated TLC pay-per-view, this weekend, and now they will not. Instead, returning to a WWE ring to compete after 11 years is none other than WWE Hall of Famer, Kurt Angle.

Angle will be replacing Roman Reigns, who's unfit to compete at TLC. There's no way fans of any era of wrestling will not be excited with this development. As much of a mark-out moment as it is, we are not without our share of reservations. We will outline them for you, in this feature.

Of course, we want to see Mr Angle wrestle again. We just don't want to see him wrestling this weekend at TLC, against a random collection of opponents.

Here are five compelling reasons why.

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#5 No storyline buildup whatsoever

How did he go from a spectator to a competitor?

Only a few days ago, Kurt Angle was a General Manager making this match come to life. Of course, he had his say, his thoughts and his take on the participants, but at no time did he display a willingness to jump into the fray and involve himself in the thick of things.

Suddenly, he was named as the replacement for Roman Reigns in this marquee event and declared as an active participant. This seems hurried and unplanned, as it obviously was. It was a last-ditch effort to make the pay-per-view happen, in the face of an illness-stricken roster.

However, we wonder if a competitor like Kurt Angle does not deserve better. After all, his comeback is big news, and deserves, at least, a build up on RAW, over a few weeks of action.

Sadly, his much-anticipated comeback will be a makeshift match.

#4 A shadow of his former self

Unfortunately, people remember Angle from a different era of wrestling

Kurt Angle is no longer the young man that he was when he ruled the roost in WWE. He's a shadow of that man, and will not be able to compete at the level that he once did. After all, Kurt Angle did break his neck multiple times.

If Angle were given time to get back into shape and undergo the necessary conditioning that would make him ring-ready, it would be a different case. Unfortunately, this match was obviously sprung at the last minute.

Imagine how disappointed fans will be if Angle was rusty in the ring when the match came around. It would break their hearts.

Let's hope for the best and pray that Angle is still the same man that he once was.

#3 Not a grand enough pay-per-view

Angle's return deserved a stage to Survivor Series

Isn't it silly to bring Kurt Angle back at a pay-per-view event like TLC, and not a bigger one? After all, he is one of the few stars from the Attitude Era that's still on the roster. With the right kind of hype, Angle's return would have been more befitting of an event like WrestleMania.

Most people are looking past TLC, and looking straight at Survivor Series, which happens in less than a month from now. Had Angle been brought in there, it would have made far more sense. After all, there's a roster full of talent that hasn't been booked for this show.

You can only do a 'big return' once. The pops for the Hardyz dwindled since they showed up at WrestleMania on a weekly basis.

This was a golden opportunity in WWE"s kitty, that is now lost.

#2 Misfit with The Shield

These men do look quite dissimilar

Let's be honest here. As much as we love Kurt Angle, he is definitely a misfit with The Shield. This is especially true if the three men decide to come through the WWE Universe. That would be awkward to see.

Angle's comeback match should have been a one-off affair against an opponent like Triple H or Brock Lesnar, where his legendary gimmick could shine. Even Jason Jordan would have been a better opponent than a random assortment of heels thrown together to face The Shield.

Let's hope that the men make their entrances separately. Let's hope that Angle does not dress in The Shield's gear. Or that Ambrose and Rollins dress in Kurt Angle-ish singlets.

#1 Disrupts WWE's long-term plans

Everything will have to be reshuffled for Survivor Series now

The only logical explanation for Kane's big return to WWE, in a heelish role, on another brand, attacking Roman Reigns, is that it would set the stage for The Undertaker's return to the company. And now, there is no Roman Reigns in the mix at all.

With Kurt Angle in the fray, there is no reason for Kane to be in the match. The same holds true for most of the opponents, who do not have any reason to hate their boss, considering he'd placed the heels in a favourable handicap situation. Most importantly, it disrupts plans to bring The Undertaker back once again.

Maybe Finn Balor could have been introduced into this match to start a demon vs. demon program on RAW, over the long haul. Angle could have been saved for a grander occasion. We're sure WWE may have considered adding the 36-year-old Demon into the match after Wyatt's removal but may have chosen to make up for it by having two dream scenarios.

That concludes our analysis. Do you agree with us? Let us know in the comments below. Join us for live coverage and results of TLC, this weekend!