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Kurt Angle selects modern Main Event Mafia with AEW's Kenny Omega

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 7:13 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Kurt Angle selects modern Main Event Mafia with AEW's Kenny Omega

Summary

Kurt Angle announced his selection for a modern-day Main Event Mafia during a recent interview. He chose Roman Reigns to lead, alongside Gunther, Kenny Omega from AEW, and CM Punk. Angle's picks highlight the star power present in both WWE and AEW today. This selection serves as a nod to his original faction in TNA that included icons like Sting and Kevin Nash. Fans and analysts may debate if this modern lineup matches the impact of the originals.

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Key Details

•Kurt Angle reveals modern-day Main Event Mafia picks.
•Roman Reigns, Gunther, Kenny Omega, and CM Punk are selected.
•Angle's original faction included Sting and Kevin Nash.
•Discussion highlights star power in WWE and AEW.
•Selections may impact future wrestling narratives.

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7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Kurt Angle reveals his modern day ‘Main Event Mafia’ with just one AEW star included

What they're saying

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Kurt Angle’s time in TNA is regarded by many as his greatest ever run in wrestling despite all his success within WWE. Angle was very much a cornerstone of the company and TNA enjoyed one of its best ever runs both commercially and socially with the former Olympic gold medallist leading the way.
— Yahoo Sports

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