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  • Triple H RAW Return Video, AJ Styles On Facing Brock Lesnar This Sunday, Post-RAW Note

    Triple H RAW Return Video, AJ Styles On Facing Brock Lesnar This Sunday, Post-RAW Note

    – As noted, Triple H returned to WWE RAW on this week’s Survivor Series go-home edition and announced himself as the fifth member of the men’s Team RAW for the 5-on-5 Traditional Elimination Match at Sunday’s pay-per-view. Team RAW will now feature Team Captain Kurt Angle, Triple H, Braun Strowman, Finn Balor and Samoa Joe vs. Team SmackDown’s Captain Shane McMahon, John Cena, Randy Orton, Bobby Roode and Shinsuke Nakamura.

    Triple H named himself to the team after Jason Jordan was removed following an injury angle at the hands of Bray Wyatt earlier in the show. Below is video from the segment with Triple H, featuring a Pedigree to Jordan:

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP-6Z1RlaIc?rel=0&w=560&h=315]

    – There was no dark main event following this week’s RAW in Atlanta due to the closing segment, which saw Braun Strowman powerslam Kane through the ring. For what it’s worth, WWE and the Philips Arena had Braun vs. Roman Reigns in a Street Fight plus Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose vs. RAW Tag Team Champions The Bar advertised locally.

    – WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar appeared with Paul Heyman on this week’s RAW to address Sunday’s Survivor Series match and his new opponent, WWE Champion AJ Styles. Styles took to Twitter during RAW and tweeted the following on the match:

  • Kurt Angle Wrestling At Today’s #WWEBirmingham Show

    Kurt Angle Wrestling At Today’s #WWEBirmingham Show

    RAW General Manager Kurt Angle will be returning to the ring at today’s WWE live event from Birmingham, England. Angle announced the news on Twitter on Tuesday afternoon.

    Angle did not announce who he’ll be working with, but it’s unlikely he’ll be in singles competition. With Roman Reigns still out of action and Angle’s recent affiliation with The Shield, expect to see him teaming with Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose.

    We’ll post an update later today and hope to have video footage of Angle’s latest match.

    Angle returned to the ring last month at WWE’s Tables, Ladders and Chairs pay-per-view. He’ll be the captain of Team RAW at Survivor Series next weekend on November 19th.

  • Stephanie McMahon Returns, Announces Kurt Angle’s Roe At Survivor Series

    Stephanie McMahon Returns, Announces Kurt Angle’s Roe At Survivor Series

    RAW Commissioner Stephanie McMahon made her return to WWE TV on this week’s RAW from Baltimore in the opening segment. This was her first appearance since WrestleMania 33 earlier this year.

    Stephanie interrupted RAW General Manager Kurt Angle’s opening segment, featuring the RAW roster on the stage, and announced that Angle would be the Team Captain for the RAW vs. SmackDown 5-on-5 Traditional Elimination Match at the November 19th Survivor Series pay-per-view.

    Stephanie also threatened Angle’s job if he comes up short at Survivor Series.

  • Cesaro: I Would Love To Be In A One-On-One Match With Kurt Angle

    Cesaro: I Would Love To Be In A One-On-One Match With Kurt Angle

    Cesaro recently spoke with The Baltimore Sun to talk about various topics. Here are the highlights:

    His match at WWE TLC PPV:

    “It was crazy. That’s the one word to sum it up. Starting with Kurt Angle being part of The Shield, to Kurt Angle being back in a WWE ring, being in the same ring as Kurt Angle. Then there were chairs, tables, ladders … garbage trucks. You name it.”

    “Selfishly, I was very happy about it. I was a big fan of Kurt Angle when I was growing up. Actually, his book is a big part of the reason that I work out so hard. I thought I was working out pretty hard myself when I was younger, and then I read his book and realized that I needed to step it up, at least a little bit. I knew I may not be able to match his output, but I was going to try my hardest. He had a big influence on me and it was pretty awesome to be in the ring with him in his WWE return.”

    Possible one-on-one match with Angle:

    “100%. I would love to be in a one-on-one match with him. That’s a dream match for many people, myself included.”

    You can read the entire interview here.

  • WWE Pushing Kurt Angle With New Attire And Online Poll

    WWE Pushing Kurt Angle With New Attire And Online Poll

    A week after the successful return to the ring at TLC, Kurt Angle is fully involved with more plans for his competitive future in WWE.

    The Olympic gold medalist featured in the main event which saw The Shield take on The Miz, Sheamus, Cesaro, Kane, and Braun Strowman.  As Roman Reigns was ruled out of The Shield’s PPV return due to a viral infection, Kurt was medically cleared to compete in WWE for the first time in 11 years.

    Here is the RAW General Manager’s take on his emotional return to the ring:

    Since Sunday’s TLC, it appears that WWE has given Kurt Angle the green light to move forward with more in ring appearances.  He recently posted this photo on instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BazcCDMA6gm/

    At TLC Angle wore a tactical vest, a must for any member of The Shield.  Therefore, a photo of him working on his patriotic attire tells us that WWE want to use him in the ring again, and not just as a replacement.

    To add even more fuel to this, WWE have released a poll asking the fans who Kurt Angle’s next opponent should be.  To be absolutely clear though, it does state “If Kurt Angle were to compete…”.

    AJ Styles, Cesaro, and Brock Lesnar feature as the top three competitors that fans want to see against Kurt Angle, while Bray Wyatt is last with 0% of the vote.

    Opinion:

    Kurt Angle won’t have many big matches left in him.  While WWE appear to be giving him what he deserves, the matches he features in will need to be chosen carefully to make the most of this golden opportunity.

    The next step for Kurt Angle however, is taking control of his roster and delivering at Survivor Series after Shane McMahon and SmackDown Live ransacked RAW.

     

  • Booker T On Still Having Bruises From His War Games Match, Fans On Who Kurt Angle Should Face

    – WWE has posted a new video of Booker T where he talks about the WarGames match. In the video as seen below, Booker said that it’s a historic match and claimed that he still has bumps & bruises from the WarGames match he and Stevie Ray competed in at WCW Fall Brawl 1993:

    It’s worth mentioning here that Booker T will be appearing at the upcoming NXT Takeover: WarGames event in his hometown of Houston. His role on the event is not known but he will likely be a part of the pre-show panel on the show.

    – WWE has a new poll on their official website asking fans who they would want Kurt Angle to face if he were to wrestle another match in WWE Following his in-ring return at the recent TLC PPV.

    The options include AJ Styles, Bray Wyatt, WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar, Braun Strowman, Cesaro, RAW Tag Team Champion Dean Ambrose, Finn Bálor, SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon, John Cena, Kevin Owens, WWE Champion Jinder Mahal, Randy Orton, Roman Reigns, Sami Zayn, RAW Tag Team Champion Seth Rollins, Samoa Joe, Shinsuke Nakamura and WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz.

    As of this writing, AJ Styles is leading the poll with 33% votes. Cesaro has the second spot with 11% votes followed by Brock Lesnar (9%) and Shane McMahon (8%). Interestingly Bray Wyatt has 0% share of votes and is at the bottom.

  • Backstage Update On Kurt Angle’s Return At TLC

    Backstage Update On Kurt Angle’s Return At TLC

    RAW General Manager returned to action at Sunday night’s Tables, Ladders and Chairs pay-per-view, his first WWE match in 11 years. Angle, filling in for Roman Reigns, became an honorary Shield member for the night when he teamed with Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose.

    Roman Reigns and Bray Wyatt were pulled from the event due to ‘medical reasons.’ When it became clear that they would not be able to compete at TLC, WWE immediately began brainstorming about how to salvage the show. According to PWInsider.com, it was WWE Chairman Vince McMahon who proposed the idea of Angle replacing Reigns.

    Kurt Angle reportedly underwent his physical on Friday to determine if he was fit for action. WWE announced Angle’s return within minutes of Angle getting the green light from doctors.

    Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose carried most of the physicality for their team. Angle took some bumps and hit his signature spots, but appeared winded at times and was generally protected during the match.

    Kurt Angle’s return at TLC was a one-off occasion, but the match going smoothly without incident leaves the door open for a match at WrestleMania 34 next year.

    • Discussion: If Kurt Angle does wrestle one more singles match, who should his opponent be?

    On RAW Talk after TLC went off the air, Angle spoke with Peter Rosenberg and Renee Young and declared, “I survived.” At 48 years old, he’s got a lot of milage on him, but said he had the time of his life.

  • The Rock Schools Comedian Who Says “Wrestling Isn’t Real”

    The Rock Schools Comedian Who Says “Wrestling Isn’t Real”

    Don’t tell The Rock that wrestling isn’t real.

    Sunday night marked Kurt Angle’s return to the ring after an 11 year hiatus. In an interesting bit of trivia, Kurt Angle defeated The Rock to win his first WWE Championship back on October 22, 2000 – with Sunday’s TLC marking the 17 year anniversary of that occasion.

    Ahead of Angle’s return to action, The Rock tweeted congratulations to Angle and told him to have fun in the ring.

    Australian comedian Ben Pobjie replied to The Rock that “wrestling isn’t real” and it’s time he knew that. Rock let him have it:

  • Kurt Angle Talks About His Return At TLC (Video), Daniel Bryan Reacts

    Kurt Angle Talks About His Return At TLC (Video), Daniel Bryan Reacts

    RAW General Manager Kurt Angle appeared on RAW Talk after Sunday’s Tables, Ladders and Chairs pay-per-view to discuss his return to the ring in the show’s TLC main event.

    Angle, dressed as an honorary Shield member, got the pinfall victory for his team when he, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose delivered a triple powerbomb on The Miz. Angle’s physicality was limited compared to his partners, but he got in a decent amount of offense and hit his signature moves. The Olympic gold medalist took a nasty table bump at the hands of Braun Strowman and was taken out of action for part of the match.

    During his discussion with Peter Rosenberg and Renee Young, Angle declared, “I survived.” At 48 years old, he has questioned himself, but said he had the time of his life.

    SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan has been watching closely since WWE announced just days ago that Angle would be competing once again after everything he’s been through physically. After TLC, Bryan tweeted:

  • WCPW Release Kurt Angle vs Alberto El Patron for Free on YouTube

    WCPW Release Kurt Angle vs Alberto El Patron for Free on YouTube

    Kurt Angle will be making his long awaited in ring return for WWE when he joins forces with Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose tonight at TLC.

    Before Angle made his return to WWE to act as the RAW General Manager he made a few appearances for independent promotions, most notably in the UK for Rev Pro and WCPW. To celebrate his in ring return WCPW has released Angle’s match against controversial figure Alberto El Patron from their True Destiny PPV event. The match is available to watch in full below:

  • The Miz Reacts To Kurt Angle And #ItBaby Gender Reveal On Twitter (Video)

    The Miz Reacts To Kurt Angle And #ItBaby Gender Reveal On Twitter (Video)

    The Miz has appeared on his own in recent weeks at RAW shows as Maryse is off pregnant with the #ItBaby.  Fortunately for The Miz, he’s had the company of Sheamus, Cesaro, Braun Strowman, and now Kane as he prepares for the main event at TLC against the reunited make-shift Shield.

    Due to viral illness, Kurt Angle has stepped up in place of Roman Reigns.  AJ Styles has also had to cover for Bray Wyatt, while Bo Dallas has been off for a while recovering.  Miz took to twitter to make sure everyone knew who’s show TLC really was:

    https://twitter.com/mikethemiz/status/921789249250299904

    In his tweet, Miz refers to the confrontation between himself and SmackDown Live general manager: Daniel Bryan.  Let’s remind ourselves of THAT episode of Talking Smack in 2016.

    Sadly, these two superstars were never able to confront each other in the ring over this heated dispute as WWE will not allow Bryan to come out of retirement due to medical reasons.  But if things became as fractious as this with Kurt Angle, there may be different results.

    Later that day, The Miz and Maryse dressed up as Prince Charming and Cinderella to post a video as they cut the now traditional cake to reveal the gender of their unborn baby.

    https://twitter.com/mikethemiz/status/921847681449938954

    Opinion:

    Will The Miz becoming a father change his in-ring persona?  I don’t think so, he works best as a heel.  The more immediate question is, will Miz fall out with RAW gm Kurt Angle like he did with Daniel Bryan?  With RAW talent struck down, Kurt may be called up again to fill in for a more physical feud after TLC.

     

  • Daniel Bryan & Finn Balor React To TLC Changes

    Daniel Bryan & Finn Balor React To TLC Changes

    – Bray Wyatt has been forced out of tomorrow night’s (Sun. October 22, 2017) Tables Ladders and Chairs (TLC) pay-per-view (PPV) event, which means that SmackDown Live’s AJ Styles will step in to fill his spot against “The Demon King” Finn Balor. WWE posted the following video in which Balor responded to his new challenger on Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BafakvAAw_Z/

    – In addition to the shuffling the TLC PPV card has undergone, the evening’s main event has seen the removal of Roman Reigns, who will no be replaced by Monday Night RAW General Manager Kurt Angle. Angle will make his return to the WWE ring in over a decade to team up with Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose; taking on the team of The Miz, The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro), Braun Strowman, and Kane. SmackDown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan – who has been hoping to make an in-ring return of his own soon – had this to say about the news:

  • Kurt Angle Hypes His Return At TLC, Rollins & Ambrose React (Video)

    Kurt Angle Hypes His Return At TLC, Rollins & Ambrose React (Video)

    – RAW General Manager Kurt Angle is coming out of retirement tomorrow night at WWE’s Tables, Ladders and Chairs pay-per-view. Replacing an ill Roman Reigns, Angle will team up with Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose in the main event TLC match against Braun Strowman, The Miz, Sheamus, Cesaro and Kane.

    Angle posted a message on Instagram on Saturday evening, “WWE Universe, be sure to tune in to my return to WWE action tomorrow, Sunday, at TLC. It’s been 11 years and long overdue. I will proudly team up with Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins, members of the notorious faction “The Shield”. Couldn’t be more excited. #itstrue”

    https://www.instagram.com/p/Bahne2AgG-S/

    WWE posted this video of Shield members Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose reacting to the news that they’ll be teaming up with Kurt Angle at TLC:

  • (Video) AJ Styles Reacts To Facing Finn Balor At TLC, Braun Strowman’s Message To Kurt Angle

    (Video) AJ Styles Reacts To Facing Finn Balor At TLC, Braun Strowman’s Message To Kurt Angle

    – As we’ve previously reported, SmackDown Live’s AJ Styles will step in for the ill Bray Wyatt at Tables Ladders and Chairs (TLC) tomorrow night (Sun. October 22, 2017) to take on Finn Balor. WWE posted the following video capturing “The Phenomenal One’s” reaction to the news:

    – In addition to the string of illnesses going around the WWE locker room, Shield member Roman Reigns has also been affected and is out of his scheduled 3-on-5 match-up in the main event of TLC. RAW General Manager Kurt Angle will be making his in-ring return to replace “The Big Dog.” Braun Strowman had a reaction video of his own to the news:

  • Kurt Angle Comments On Neville & Nia Jax, His Best Year In The Business & More

    Kurt Angle Comments On Neville & Nia Jax, His Best Year In The Business & More

    Ahead of his in-ring return Sunday night in the main event of WWE’s Tables, Ladders and Chairs pay-per-view, RAW General Manager Kurt Angle held another Q&A session on Facebook. Here are some highlights:

    Which year was your best run in the business?

    “In WWE? 2003. I was crushing it. Titles…best matches. It was lots of fun. BUT I gotbetter after WWE and had some amazing years in TNA. But I’m glad to be back in WWE.”

    Hi Kurt! Please update us on the situation of Neville and Nia Jax

    “I don’t know about Neville, yet but Nia should be ok to go very soon. They’re both important talents to the roster.”

    Have you ever dealt with anxiety during your career and how do you keep yourself relaxed?

    “Yes. Breathe. Inhale and exhale a few dozen times. Clear your mind. Meditation. It works!”

    With the Shield back on Raw, how do you think this will effect the remaining roster?

    “The Shield opens more possibilities, like tag matches. And with Survivor Series around the corner, it will be interesting where they go from here.”

    Kurt. Whats your favourite finishing move from another wrestler?

    “The Sleeper. So easy to take. LOL.”

    Any regrets in wrestling?

    “I wish that I would have taken better care of myself. I abused my body without nurturing it. I had no maintenance routine. I do now.”

    Is there one wrestler who intimidated you when they walked into the locker room?

    “Not so much intimidation. It’s tough for me to get intimidated, but Undertaker has amazing presence. You respect him the second you meet him.”

  • Update On Medical Outbreak Affecting WWE Superstars

    Update On Medical Outbreak Affecting WWE Superstars

    As we’ve previously reported, a drastic medical outbreak in the WWE locker room is forcing the company to make huge changes to this weekend’s Tables Ladders and Chairs (TLC) pay-per-view (PPV). Monday Night RAW General Manager Kurt Angle has replaced Roman Reigns in the event’s main event; as he’ll team up with Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose to take on the team of The Miz, The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro), Braun Strowman, and Kane.

    Also on the card was a scheduled bout between Bray Wyatt and Finn Balor. Wyatt was also affected by the illness and has been replaced by SmackDown Live’s AJ Styles. Per a report from Wrestling Inc., the illness affecting the WWE locker room is the mumps. WINC. describes the illness as the following:

    “Mumps is an airborne virus that can be spread by saliva or utensils – even plates or cups – with an infected person. It can also be spread by coughing or sneezing. Symptoms usually take 16-18 days to appear. It then usually takes several days to a week to disappear.”

    WWE had been testing RAW talents for Viral Meningitis, however, it was later discovered that the illness was the mumps. No word yet on if more changes will be made to TLC since the outbreak. There is also no news on whether or not SmackDown Live talent is being tested as well. More to come…..

  • Kurt Angle Added To TLC Main Event, Styles Replacing Wyatt Against Balor

    Kurt Angle Added To TLC Main Event, Styles Replacing Wyatt Against Balor

    The WWE world is in for a massive shock. Due to medical issues the WWE has been forced to shuffle the Tables Ladders and Chairs (TLC) pay-per-view (PPV) card. Roman Reigns will now be replaced by Monday Night RAW General Manager Kurt Angle; teaming up with Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose to take on the team of The Miz, The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro), Braun Strowman, and Kane. SmackDown Live’s AJ Styles will replace Bray Wyatt to take on Finn Balor. Here’s the official announcement from WWE:

    “Due to medical issues impacting two WWE Superstars scheduled to appear at WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs, streaming live on WWE Network this Sunday, the special event will now feature Kurt Angle competing in a WWE ring for the first time in more than 11 years, as he replaces Roman Reigns. In addition, former WWE Champion AJ Styles will replace Bray Wyatt and face “The Demon” Finn Bálor.

    “A WWE Hall of Famer and the current General Manager of Raw, Angle will join forces with Raw Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose to battle the daunting combination of Braun Strowman, Intercontinental Champion The Miz, Cesaro, Sheamus and The Big Red Machine Kane in a Tables, Ladders & Chairs 5-on-3 Handicap Match.

    “The showdown between “The Demon” and Styles is one that the WWE Universe has been wanting for a long time and promises to be one of the most exciting matches of 2017.”

    We previously reported that the WWE locker room has been dealing with Viral Meningitis, affecting Superstars such as Bo Dallas and Bray Wyatt. We’ll keep you updated as more news becomes available.

  • Kurt Angle Teasing A Women’s Elimination Chamber Match

    Kurt Angle Teasing A Women’s Elimination Chamber Match

    Last October, we saw the first-ever Women’s Hell in a Cell match between Charlotte and Sasha Banks. Earlier this year, Carmella won the first-ever (and second-ever) Money in the Bank ladder match. According to RAW General Manager Kurt Angle, we could also see a Women’s Elimination Chamber match in the near future.

    Angle did a Q&A session on Facebook on Friday and was asked why we haven’t seen the RAW Women’s Championship defended inside the chamber.

    The most recent WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view took place back in February, with Bray Wyatt capturing his first WWE Championship in a match that also included then-champion AJ Styles, Baron Corbin, Dean Ambrose, John Cena and The Miz.

    December’s Clash of Champions will be a Smackdown PPV and January’s Royal Rumble will feature both brands. WWE has not yet announced which brand will host next year’s Elimination Chamber show, but Angle’s message indicates it will be a RAW event.

    RAW’s women’s roster includes Alexa Bliss (champion), Asuka, Sasha Banks, Nia Jax, Bayley, Alicia Fox, Dana Brooke, Emma, Mickie James, Paige and Summer Rae.

  • Kurt Angle Q&A: CM Punk Returning, Where He Ranks Himself All-Tine, Nakamura

    Kurt Angle Q&A: CM Punk Returning, Where He Ranks Himself All-Tine, Nakamura

    WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle recently did a Q&A on Facebook and commented on a number of interesting topics, including CM Punk returning to WWE one day, Nakamura being qualified to carry the WWE Championship and where he ranks himself among the best wrestlers ever.

    Here are some highlights of what RAW’s General Manager said about:

    The possibility of CM Punk back in WWE one day:

    “Anything is possible. I think so.”

    Shinsuke Nakamura as WWE Champion:

    “Yes. I wrestled Nakamura 9 years ago, it was epic, and he’s much better now! I think it’s his time, but Jinder is a beast.”

    Which female competitor he wants to see inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018:

    “Right now? Trisha Stratus. If she’s not already [Note: She was, back in 2013], Mickie James will be a shoo-in once she hangs it up. I hope not too soon though!”

    If he’s excited about The Shield reuniting:

    “Who isn’t?!?! I wish Team Angle could go a round with the Shield.”

    His favorite exercise: 

    “I love to run, it clears my mind. And if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it. If I stop running it will be very difficult to start back up at my age. LOL.”

    If he listens to Bruce Prichard’s Something To Wrestle With podcast:

    “No. But Bruce was there and was a big part of it. What he says is true…at least most of it…lol.”

    Where he stands with the best wrestlers ever:

    “At the very top. Yes, I feel that way. It kind of sucks that my matches in TNA were just as good as the ones in WWE, but the WWE Universe didn’t see them. If you add my 11 years in TNA/Japan plus my 7 year WWE run, then yes. I think most would agree with that.

    But, we all have our own opinions. That’s what is fun about debating. Hearing others’ opinions on it.”

  • Kurt Angle Hints That His Angle With Jason Jordan Will Lead To His In-Ring Return

    Kurt Angle Hints That His Angle With Jason Jordan Will Lead To His In-Ring Return

    RAW General Manager Kurt Angle recently spoke with Foxsports.com.au and once again teased that we haven’t seen the last of him in a WWE ring.

    “I feel great,” Angle said. “When you’re an athlete the way I’ve been my entire life — you want to get into the ring but I have to be patient and see how it pans out.”

    Angle has yet to get checked out by WWE doctors to see if he can get medically cleared to wrestle, but did reveal that he’s subject to WWE’s talent Wellness Policy.

    “I haven’t taken the physical to wrestle but the drug testing — I’m part of that. I’m a talent on TV. Although they don’t treat me as a wrestler, if you’re a talent, you’re involved in everything. “You can get drug tested at any point in time.”

    If he does get the green light from WWE to compete again, Angle expects that his father-son storyline with Jason Jordan will be the catalyst for his in-ring return.

    “I would say I will most likely wrestle. I have not taken a physical yet. I’m basically waiting on the boss. It’s up to Vince McMahon. I would imagine I will. I’d imagine the storyline is going to go somewhere with Jason Jordan, so I’m just being patient and enjoying the general manager job. Hopefully, eventually I’ll get back to wrestling.”

  • Angle On Wishing He Could Wrestle In WWE Again (Video), New Day Member Possibly Injured, Asuka

    Angle On Wishing He Could Wrestle In WWE Again (Video), New Day Member Possibly Injured, Asuka

    – Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle made his first appearance in Australia in over a decade this week. The RAW GM appeared at a WWE live event in Melbourne where he was greeted by a big pop from the crowd. In a backstage interview posted on WWE’s Twitter, Angle admitted it’s tough not taking part in the action with the wrestlers, but he takes pride in his role as the RAW GM.

    – SmackDown Tag Team Champion Kofi Kingston may have suffered a knee injury at last night’s WWE live event in Honolulu, Hawaii. During a match alongside Big E against the team of Baron Corbin and Dolph Ziggler, Kofi missed a crossbody and was limping after the spot. The New Day member was helped to the back after the match.

    – Asuka also appeared on the SmackDown brand live event last night in in Honolulu. She was wearing a sling and was supporting the team of Charlotte, Naomi and Becky as they defeated Natalya, Carmella, Lana and Tamina in a handicap match. Asuka was originally booked to wrestle in the match until she suffered the collarbone injury.

  • Dolph Ziggler Continues New Storyline (Video), Kurt Angle Praises RAW Match, Shane’s Shocking SmackDown Moment

    Dolph Ziggler Continues New Storyline (Video), Kurt Angle Praises RAW Match, Shane’s Shocking SmackDown Moment

    – Dolph Ziggler had his “re-debut” on SmackDown on Tuesday, with the same entrance music and style as usual, then he cut a promo mocking some of the more popular characters in WWE. WWE continued the angle on YouTube after the show, with the above video where Ziggler interrupts Renee Young backstage and continues ranting about other wrestlers’ gimmicks.

    – RAW General Manager and former WWE Champion Kurt Angle gave high grades to The Big Show & Braun Strowman’s cage match on Monday’s show. The Olympic Gold Medalist took to Twitter to call the bout a “classic cage match” and recommended that fans check it out.

    – WWE ran an opinion poll after Tuesday’s SmackDown where 37% fans voted Shane McMahon being suspended as the “most shocking” moment of the show. 30% of fans voted for Shane’s attack on Kevin Owens, while 22% voted for Carmella kissing James Ellsworth.

  • Kurt Angle: “You’ll See Me Back In The Ring, For Sure”

    Kurt Angle: “You’ll See Me Back In The Ring, For Sure”

    RAW General Manager Kurt Angle spoke with The Sun last week and revealed that he was surprised to learn around WrestleMania that he’d be returning to WWE television on a weekly basis.

    “There was never supposed to be a GM role,” he admitted. “I don’t know if it was Mick Foley’s hip or WWE just decided they wanted to bring me on the TV. It’s been a lot of fun. I love being with the guys and girls and every week you get a closer bond with them.”

    Angle continued, “I’m obviously from a different generation so it’s kind of different for me to be here now. They’ve welcomed me and made me feel at home, I’m having a great time.”

    Angle has made it clear in various interviews that he would love to lace up his boots (at least) one more time. Ultimately, the decision is up to Vince McMahon. In his talk with The Sun, the Olympic Gold medalist sounds more confident than ever that he hasn’t wrestled his final match in a WWE ring.

    “You’ll see me back in the ring, for sure,” Angle said. “I don’t know when, but I can’t wait.”

    Visit TheSun.co.uk to read the full interview.

  • Exclusive: Kurt Angle Talks Potential WM34 Opponents, How WWE Has Changed

    Exclusive: Kurt Angle Talks Potential WM34 Opponents, How WWE Has Changed

    Last week during SummerSlam weekend, we had a chance to attend the WWE 2K18 launch party in New York City. SEScoops correspondent Jason Solomon of the popular Solomonster Sounds Off podcast got a chance to speak with RAW General Manager Kurt Angle about how WWE has changed since his first run with the company and which WWE Superstar(s) he’d like to work with at WrestleMania 34 if he returns to the ring next year.

    When asked how WWE has changed during his decade-plus hiatus from the company, Angle said the biggest difference is how well WWE takes care of their performers.

    “They run a tighter ship,” said Angle. “They cater to their athletes a lot more, from a nutritional standpoint to a health standpoint to a drug testing standpoint to a fitness and wellness standpoint.. passing physicals, it’s a lot more difficult now. I commend WWE for that. When I was there at the beginning of my career, there was no drug testing policy, there was barely a physical that you had to pass. So they’ve come a long way and they really have been successful in protecting their athletes to make sure they have a nice long life after wrestling.”

    We also asked Kurt about his ‘dream opponent’ for WrestleMania 34. Angle has stated numerous times that he’d love to wrestle again and that decision is ultimately up to Vince McMahon. Angle wound up listing 10 performers.

    “There are a bunch of guys, I have to admit I was one of the best when I was wrestling here back in the mid-2000’s. There’s a huge roster right now, this is the most talented roster I’ve ever seen. I would throw guys like Brock Lesnar, Triple H, John Cena, who I’ve already wrestled, Randy Orton, but the new guys, Finn Balor, I love Bray Wyatt, Cesaro, Sheamus. I’d also like to mix it up with AJ Styles in a WWE ring and Samoa Joe.”

    Check out the full video below, which also includes interviews with WWE Champion Jinder Mahal, Braun Strowman, former NXT Champion Bobby Roode, former RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss and Bayley.

  • Kurt Angle Believes The Undertaker Is Not Done With Wrestling Yet

    Kurt Angle Believes The Undertaker Is Not Done With Wrestling Yet

    Despite his apparent retirement at WrestleMania earlier this year, you can never really rule out a possible surprise appearance of the Undertaker on a WWE event somewhere down the line because of the mystique surrounding his character.

    However, when it comes to him possibly wrestling again, the opinions are divided as many believe that his gesture at Mania indicated his retirement from the in-ring action while others think that WWE will try to call him again as long as they can because of the massive appeal.

    And it appears that the Raw General Manager Kurt Angle belongs to the second group as he believes that Taker is not done with wrestling just yet.

    During a recent Q&A session on his official Facebook page, a fan asked Kurt Angle about the retirement of the Dead Man and if he wishes that he had a match with him at WrestleMania.

    Replying to it, the Raw GM said that in his opinion, the former World Champion is not done just yet and it would be dream come true to face him at the Show Of Shows:

    “My opinion? He’s not done yet, but that’s my opinion. And to wrestle Taker at Mania? That’s a dream come true. Everybody wants Taker at Mania.”

    It’s worth mentioning here that just recently, an alleged photo of The Undertaker boarding a flight to New York started rumours of him appearing at SummerSlam. While Taker ended up not being a part of the PPV in any capacity, many still believe that he can appear on the following episode of Raw or SmackDown.