Kurt Angle reflects on mixed feelings about iconic WWE match
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:56 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Kurt Angle discussed his feelings regarding a memorable match at WWE King of the Ring 2001. The bout against Shane McMahon featured intense moments, including multiple German Suplexes through glass and an Angle Slam from the top rope. Angle described it as both the greatest and worst match he participated in due to a severe tailbone injury he sustained. Despite the lingering pain, Angle completed the match, which left both competitors hospitalized afterward. He recalled the crowd's reaction to the brutality, noting the unexpected outcome of McMahon getting injured during the event.
- •Kurt Angle faced Shane McMahon at WWE King of the Ring 2001.
- •Angle described the match as both great and painful.
- •He suffered a severe tailbone injury during the fight.
- •Both competitors ended up hospitalized after the bout.
- •Angle recalls the crowd's reaction to the match's brutality.
- 6:56 PMWrestling Inc — Kurt Angle Has Mixed Feelings On Highly Acclaimed WWE Match
"One of Kurt Angle's most acclaimed WWE matches left a lasting impact, making it more of a bittersweet memory.
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