Shane McMahon celebrates 25th anniversary of match with Kurt Angle
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 6:33 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Shane McMahon marked the 25th anniversary of his iconic match against Kurt Angle at WWE King of the Ring 2001 on June 25, 2026. McMahon reminisced about the violent encounter that significantly impacted both wrestlers during the WWE's Attitude Era. The match is renowned for its brutal spots, including McMahon being thrown through two panes of plexiglass, resulting in a concussion and lacerations. Although Vince McMahon was concerned for Shane's safety during the match, it is now considered one of the greatest in WWE history. During the anniversary, Shane humorously suggested they could do it all again.
- •Shane McMahon celebrated 25 years since his match with Kurt Angle.
- •The match at WWE King of the Ring 2001 featured memorable, brutal spots.
- •Both wrestlers sustained significant injuries during the bout.
- •Vince McMahon was close to stopping the match due to safety concerns.
- •Shane teased a potential rematch in a social media post.
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"25 years on from his career-altering match with Kurt Angle, Shane McMahon has celebrated the anniversary of one of his most famous bouts.
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