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- Born: December 9, 1968Online World of Wrestling: Kurt Angle
- Birthplace: Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- Billed height: 6'0"Online World of Wrestling: Kurt Angle
- Billed weight: 250 lbsOnline World of Wrestling: Kurt Angle
- Finisher: Ankle lock, Angle SlamOnline World of Wrestling: Kurt Angle
- Quote: "It's true, it's true"Online World of Wrestling: Kurt Angle
- 2-time TNA World ChampionOnline World of Wrestling: Kurt Angle
- 4-time WWE ChampionOnline World of Wrestling: Kurt Angle
- Won gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta OlympicsOnline World of Wrestling: Kurt Angle
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Kurt Angle is a professional wrestler and former Olympic gold medalist amateur wrestler. He currently works for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).
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Amateur Wrestler
After winning numerous NCAA and Freestyle wrestling titles, Angle won a gold medal at the World Championships in 1995. During the 1996 Olympic Trials, however, Angle fractured two vertebrae in his neck, threatening his chances to compete in the Summer Games. Still, after wrestling Abbas Jadidi to a draw at the Games, the officials decided Angle the victor, earning him a gold medal in the heavyweight weight class.Online World of Wrestling: Kurt AngleThough Mark Henry was also an Olympian, Angle remains the only active medal-winning professional wrestler to date.Online World of Wrestling: Kurt Angle
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Professional Wrestler
A "heel" (or "bad guy") for most of his WWE career, Angle won fans over with his intense submission wrestling style, and his cocky charisma on the mic. Within the first months of his debut in 1999, Angle won both the European]and Intercontinental titles simultaneously, and would win the WWE Championship from The Rock in 2000.Online World of Wrestling: Kurt AngleAfter feuding with Triple H, Eddie Guererro and Shawn Michaels during his seven-year stint with WWE, Angle was released from his contract in August 2006, only to appear on rival TNA programming a month later.Online World of Wrestling: Kurt Angle
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Kurt Angle Questions
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Who was Kurt Angle stalking? Was it Rhaka Khan? 3 AnswersKurt Angle is accused of stalking wrestler Trenesh Biggers, and of violating an order of protection obtained by her. Her stage (ring) name is Rhaka Khan. She ... read more -
Kurt Cobain's daughter is about to start her singing career - do you think she can carry on her father's legacy? 6 AnswersI honestly think it depends on how well she can sing and what she is singing. I was really young during the Cobain time, even though it is legendary now! What I... read more -
Which Nikon wide angle lens is the best value for your money? 3 AnswersI use the Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX I find it has better range for me than the 11-16mm Tokina and is very sharp throughout, Great lens as a general walkabout lens es... read more -
Besides Kurt Angle, which current pro wrestler do you think would make the best MMA/UFC fighter? 1 AnswerVladimir Koslov, perhaps? He has much strength and agility.. read more
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Kurt Angle Timeline
- December 9, 1968: Born
- 1987: 1987 Pennsylvania State Wrestling Champion
- 1996: Olympic medal at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta
- 1998: Makes WWE debut
- 2000: Wins first WWF Championship
- 2006: Is granted a release from WWE and signs with TNA Wrestling
- 2007: Makes debut in New Japan Pro Wrestling, arrested for DUI
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