Kurt Angle's top 3 Wrestlemania matches

Kurt Angle will always be remembered for his gold medal in the Olympics with a broken neck, but that is not all he has achieved. He is one of the most decorated professional wrestlers of all time.

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By Blesson Daniel | Jun 7, 2022 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Kurt Angle is widely regarded as one of the best technical wrestlers of all time. The WWE Hall of Famer has put on some fantastic matches. If you assess a WWE Superstar just based on their accomplishments at WrestleMania, Kurt Angle is right up there with the best. Angle was virtually always in a championship contest at the Grandest Stage throughout his time with WWE. The Olympic Hero was one of the finest in the game and was usually dotted with pride. Kurt Angle, in his impeccable career, has given some of the greatest moments to always remember. So, here we look back at Kurt Angle’s top 3 Wrestlemania matches.

WrestleMania 19 – Kurt Angle vs Brock Lesnar

In his wrestlemania career Kurt Angle has always given great matches, but this match is diffferent. This was the first time ever Kurt Angle was defending his title in The Grandest Stage of All. The rivalry between Angle and Brock Lesnar was chosen as the night’s main event by WWE. Both wrestlers had a connection excellentexcellent connection with one another, owing in part to their amateur wrestling histories. The back-and-forth battle was thrilling, with supporters on the edge of their seats. It was even more astonishing when it was later revealed that Angle was recovering from a serious neck injury. Despite nearly falling to his death on a failed Shooting Star Press, Lesnar won the match.

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WrestleMania 21 – Kurt Angle vs Shawn Michaels

Two of the best technical fighters to ever set foot came face to face and likely it was awesome. Shawn Michaels and Kurt Angle faced up for the first time on the greatest platform conceivable, with a lot of pressure on them to create a classic. Both men pushed to their limits and refused to let the game slip away from them. On this night, Michaels and Angle produced magic with a five-star masterpiece. With all the phony finishes and countertops, the Staples Center was shaking. Angle won by submission in what was maybe the finest overall bout of his career.

WrestleMania 20 – Kurt Angle vs Eddie Guerrero

Angle and Guerrero put up a championship-caliber show. They had distinct personalities. Angle preferred to work as quickly as possible, whilst Eddie preferred to take his time and tell a narrative. They fought occasionally, but they put up a nice show the most of the time. Guerrero was having the best run of his career at the moment, having just won the WWE Championship. Meanwhile, Angle turning heel to confront Guerrero, igniting Smackdown’s greatest rivalry. When they were given the opportunity to play on the grandest platform, both guys were at their best. Eddie utilised his methods to untie his boots and escape the Ankle Lock, winning a memorable bout that is regarded as one of the all-time greats.