Kurt Angle, the Olympic Hero, recently opened up about his decision to retire from professional wrestling. In a candid interview with Chris Van Vilet, Angle revealed that his quality of life has been greatly affected by the toll his wrestling career has taken on his body. He even admitted that he believes he should have retired five years earlier than he did.
Angle shared the various surgeries he has undergone, including knee replacements, back surgery, and upcoming shoulder and neck surgeries. He expressed regret about not retiring sooner, acknowledging that he has paid a heavy price for wrestling for as long as he did.
One of the biggest challenges Angle faces is not being able to fully engage with his children due to his physical limitations. He expressed his desire to play with them, pick them up, and run around, but his injuries prevent him from doing so. Angle is currently undergoing knee surgeries to improve his quality of life and be able to actively participate in his children’s lives.
Despite recovering well from his knee surgeries and feeling 100% with his knees, Angle still experiences significant pain in his neck, back, and shoulder on a daily basis. He acknowledged that he has to deal with this pain until he undergoes the necessary surgeries and fully recuperates.
During the interview, Angle also discussed his time in TNA (Total Nonstop Action Wrestling) and revealed that he often thought about returning to WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) during that period. You can read more about Angle’s thoughts on a potential WWE return during his TNA run here.
It is clear that Kurt Angle’s decision to retire from professional wrestling was influenced by the toll it took on his body and his desire to have a better quality of life. As fans, we must respect his decision and appreciate the sacrifices he made throughout his career.
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