“That was kind of a kick to the nuts,” Kurt Angle reveals turning down WWE’s offer to become manager of the controversial star
Kurt Angle retired from professional wrestling after losing to Baron Corbin at WrestleMania 39.
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WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle has played many roles in WWE throughout his career. He entertained fans both as a wrestler and as a managerial figure. A few years ago, Angle received an offer to manage the former WWE Superstar, Matt Riddle. He explained why he turned down the offer and discussed the possibility of managing someone in the future.
On a recent episode of The Kurt Angle Show, the veteran explained that he was ready to take on a managerial role. However, he had to turn down the offer because it didn’t meet his expectations. Additionally, the Hall of Famer expressed his desire to return to WWE as a manager.
Kurt Angle entertained the idea of making a return to WWE as a manager under one condition. He stated that he would only return if the money was right, and it made sense storyline-wise. He last wrestled at WrestleMania 35 against Baron Corbin, a match he lost that marked his retirement from in-ring competition.
Yeah, it would have to be the right thing. A few years ago, WWE wanted me to manage Matt Riddle. I was into it. I think we would have had great chemistry, but it didn’t happen unfortunately because they didn’t offer me the right amount of money. It was like okay, that was kind of a kick to the nuts kind of an offer.Kurt Angle via The Kurt Angle Show
Meanwhile, Matt Riddle has competed in numerous different promotions since his release from the Stamford-based company. He is currently working in Major League Wrestling and enjoying his time there. A few months ago, The Original Bro shared that he launched special cannabis strains with another Hall of Famer, The Godfather.
Kurt Angle believes that Joe Hendry needed to be in WWE
TNA star Joe Hendry is gradually becoming a fan-favorite superstar with his character work and unmatchable charisma. Along with fans, Kurt Angle is also a believer in Hendry and was pleased to see that he was finally in WWE.
In a recent episode of The Kurt Angle Show, Angle confessed that he believed in Hendry. The former World Champion stated that it was very unique how Hendry would sing songs and talk about his opponents. Angle shared that when the Scottish wrestler did that to him, he was severely impressed.
I believe in Joe Hendry, yes I do. I got to wrestle Joe over in the UK. It was for WCPW or something like that. He’s good. Not only that, he had this character where he would sing songs about his opponents. He did some about me, I was like, ‘Holy sh*t. This guy needs to be in WWE.’ He was Elias times 100,000.Kurt Angle on Joe Hendry via The Kurt Angle Show podcast
The Hall of Famer even compared him to former WWE star Elias. He stated that, with his charisma and personality, he was much better than Elias. Recently, Hendry appeared on NXT: The Great American Bash and had a concert where he sang a song with his guitar. However, he was later attacked by Gallus.
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