WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle recently sat down with Sports Illustrated for an exclusive interview, where he revealed a shocking victory over the Beast, Brock Lesnar, in a shoot wrestling match. Angle, known for his Olympic Gold medal win and successful wrestling career, shared the details of this historic encounter.
The match took place in 2002, the day before a WWE show. Angle credits his victory to the techniques taught to him by Dave Shultz. He stated, “The technique he instilled in me, that’s ultimately how I beat Brock. Brock said he’d beat my ass. So when Brawler told me that, I said, ‘Let’s go.’”
Despite Lesnar’s dominating performance against Big Show, Angle decided to take on the challenge. He admitted, “Brock was picking Big Show up, double legging him, just wrecking him–and that’s when I thought, ‘I don’t know if I can beat this kid. But I figured, I may as well try. It was a tight match. I didn’t dominate. But I won.”
Angle emphasized the difference between being a national champion and a gold medalist, stating, “There’s a big difference between a national champion and a gold medalist. I knew Brock was going to do his college wrestling with straight double legs. It was all about positioning. That’s what Dave taught me, and that’s why I hardly ever got scored on. Brock didn’t score on me.”
This revelation from Angle has caused a stir in the wrestling community, with fans and fellow wrestlers intrigued by this hidden chapter in the history of professional wrestling. The news quickly spread across various platforms, including the popular wrestling news site, Wrestling Headlines.
In addition to this groundbreaking revelation, Angle recently shared his opinion on the talent in the Attitude Era compared to the current era of wrestling. During an episode of his podcast, Angle expressed his belief that the talent during the Attitude Era surpasses the talent of today’s era in WWE or AEW. This statement sparked a debate among fans and ignited nostalgia for the iconic period in wrestling history.
For more information on Kurt Angle’s victory over Brock Lesnar and his thoughts on the Attitude Era, you can read the full interview on Sports Illustrated’s website.
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