Kurt Angle, WWE Hall of Famer, recently shared his thoughts on Bobby Lashley’s debut in TNA Wrestling back in 2009. Angle discussed various aspects of Lashley’s debut, including his role as a babyface and his immediate feud with top guys in the company.
During an episode of his show, the Kurt Angle Show, Angle talked about the decision to have Lashley make his debut as a babyface by attacking The Main Event Mafia. Angle explained that the goal was to even up the sides, as the Main Event Mafia was already a talent-heavy group. By adding Lashley to the opposing side, it helped balance the talent and create an exciting dynamic.
In Angle’s own words, “We had to make sure the other side had enough. You know, good talent, too. You have AJ and Joe and those guys, but having Bobby on the other side, I think, evened it up a little bit.”
Angle also addressed the question of whether it was a good idea to have Lashley feud with top guys right from the start. He acknowledged that it was indeed a good decision because it allowed for the pairing of all the top guys in the company with Lashley, who brought his impressive physicality to the mix. Angle believed that it was a great debut for Lashley and added, “Might as well have Bobby Lashley to it.”
These insights from Kurt Angle provide a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes decisions and strategies involved in Bobby Lashley’s debut in TNA Wrestling. The addition of Lashley to the roster as a babyface and his immediate involvement in high-profile feuds showcased his talent and helped create compelling storylines.
For more details on Kurt Angle’s thoughts on Bobby Lashley’s TNA debut, you can read the full article on Wrestling Headlines.
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Sources: Wrestling Headlines