Jeff Jarrett names Kurt Angle as TNA's defining champion
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Jeff Jarrett praised Kurt Angle as the embodiment of TNA during an episode of his podcast on July 18, 2026. Jarrett recalled how TNA signed Angle to a record contract, viewing him as the company’s equivalent to Hulk Hogan. Angle later reflected on his TNA career, stating it surpassed his time in WWE, and emphasized the freedom he had to work with notable wrestlers such as AJ Styles and Sting. This conversation highlights the legacy of TNA and its impact on professional wrestling.
- •Jarrett called Angle the personification of TNA wrestling.
- •Angle was signed to TNA's biggest contract at the time.
- •Angle views his TNA run as superior to his WWE tenure.
- •TNA allowed Angle to collaborate with top stars like AJ Styles and Sting.
- •The podcast episode aired on July 18, 2026.
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