I have not watched TNA in so long. I am not going to let this change that. If Kurt does something good, I will use Youtube and not be giving them TV Ratings.
I am very VERY shocked by this and I can say I don't think anyone at all saw this coming. I mean when the WWE released him I had a quick thought that he might join TNA, but it was more of a quick laugh..... because that couldn't happen and sure as hell not this soon after.
I think I will be bitter to Angle becasue he got WWE to release him to "Heal" and now he signs that quickly with TNA? I feel that he just stabbed the WWE fans in the Back.
I will say that this is the BIGGEST surprise in Wrestling History, I feel like the fans were suppose to feel when Hogan turned on WCW and joined the nWo .... except this isn't just an angle.
To pull something from Metal Gear.
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Ok then..This is a WTB(For Bloody)H moment.....I guess TNA got a little more interesting....So my I interest in TNA went from a 0.7 (Hey like there ratings) to a 1.3.
All I want to know is....How long before he joins Jarret for some reason.
I agree with the part about being bitter, and of course the rest of it but mainly the bitterness part, WWE released him because they did not want a big injury on their conscience AND Angle had asked for a release because of the pain he was in, and for him to do this is very slimy and just not right, whichever way you look at itI have not watched TNA in so long. I am not going to let this change that. If Kurt does something good, I will use Youtube and not be giving them TV Ratings.
I am very VERY shocked by this and I can say I don't think anyone at all saw this coming. I mean when the WWE released him I had a quick thought that he might join TNA, but it was more of a quick laugh..... because that couldn't happen and sure as hell not this soon after.
I think I will be bitter to Angle becasue he got WWE to release him to "Heal" and now he signs that quickly with TNA? I feel that he just stabbed the WWE fans in the Back.
I will say that this is the BIGGEST surprise in Wrestling History, I feel like the fans were suppose to feel when Hogan turned on WCW and joined the nWo .... except this isn't just an angle.
ImageMaker45
I am utterly speechless. Words can't describe how shocked I am right now. With that emotion, I feel confused in regards to what went down with Angle/McMahon during the decision to release him. I don't know whether to believe all the explanations thrown around in reasoning to Angle's release and Angle's health.
I had a feeling Angle wouldn't accept dropping his passion for wrestling, and ultimately, I am glad that he had the courage to step up to his heart and carry on wrestling. He wouldn't be endangering his life by moving to TNA instead, Angle isn't the kind of guy to do that. I just trust him that he knows what he's doing.
TNA, TNA, oh TNA. They've just got hold of one of wrestling's finest athlete and this opportunity for the company to progress BIG is right in front of their hands. I never thought the day would come where we'd see Angle in TNA and it just shows that "never" isn't a word that should be used in wrestling today.
Angle, and TNA, congratulations. I hope the two combine to push TNA's success and name already. So many dream matches to insight about folks! The list ranges from the likes of Samoa Joe to even Austin Aries. RoH might not be that far round the corner too, might I mention!
The return of the Olympic Slam probably, especially since WWE has loads of copyrights off of him now. Nevertheless, Angle will be an integral part of TNA and hopefully he can go toe to toe with some X-Divsion stars as well as the Heavyweights.
I'm talking Angle/Sabin..Angle/Senshi...Angle/Dutt.
Do you think Angle should end Joe's undefeated streak though? I think, after all the talent TNA has, Angle is the only guy qualified enough to do so. Maybe joe/Angle at BFG...Iron Man.
Wait, what am I saying? Angle needs to rest! I'm all confuzzled now..
Look at it like this:
WWE releases Kurt Angle to 'Heal'. He will now be doing waaay less dates wrestling than he would be with WWE so he is healing...but giving us some freaking awesome entertainment at the same time.
The guy with the best (and one of the only) work rates in WWE is now on TNA, a show which is highly entertaining for great wrestling, and cool entertainment, who's only bad thing at the moment is Sting. With Angle on TNA, this can only be good for wrestling as a whole...hopefully WWE will step up its game and not walk around with its head in the clouds.
WWE, you got a fight on your hands and it's real...it's DAMN real! :D
To pull something from Metal Gear.Well, it is how most of the names generally debut in TNA.!
Ok then..This is a WTB(For Bloody)H moment.....I guess TNA got a little more interesting....So my I interest in TNA went from a 0.7 (Hey like there ratings) to a 1.3.
All I want to know is....How long before he joins Jarret for some reason. TheGm86
This is absolutely crazy. I didn't even think of TNA as an option for Angle as I thought it was inconcievable that Angle would burn his bridge with WWE, but I think I see some smoke.
As a fan of wrestling, I see this as nothing but good, not just for TNA, but for wrestling, as Angle brings a ridiculous amount to the table for TNA.
As a fan of Angle, I'm concerned about his health, but with TNA he will be working a fraction of the dates he worked for WWE, so the wear and tear should not be as bad.
What I find funny is staggering amount of hate he is getting from the PWB on Gamefaqs. its quite ridiculous...and at this rate you can't tell the difference from obvious troll to crazy man.
Now I don't care where he wrestles as long as I can see it. If he popped up in a ROH and sqausehs Danilson in 3 minutes I would still make that my first ROH dvd purchase.
But this was still is a strange year for Angle.....Jobing to Cena *Shivers* then winning thw WHC title on Smackdown! while having Davari as his manager....Putting on a great match with Taker and then losing the belt at Wrestlemania. being put on ECW and head butting people and the last time we saw him on WWE tv was him going after Show. And now he is going to be on every wrestling show in less then a year.
LOL, I am indifferent on PWB as KenKennedyKenne, I am just arguing the point that whilst I may dislike him for moving, the no compete clause cannot legally bind him as he was released from the WWE Contract which would technically, in a court of law, mean that all legal obligationsi nvolving the contract are void as he is no longer under the contract. LOL, anyone else use a different SN on Gfaqs?What I find funny is staggering amount of hate he is getting from the PWB on Gamefaqs. its quite ridiculous...and at this rate you can't tell the difference from obvious troll to crazy man.
Now I don't care where he wrestles as long as I can see it. If he popped up in a ROH and sqausehs Danilson in 3 minutes I would still make that my first ROH dvd purchase.
But this was still is a strange year for Angle.....Jobing to Cena *Shivers* then winning thw WHC title on Smackdown! while having Davari as his manager....Putting on a great match with Taker and then losing the belt at Wrestlemania. being put on ECW and head butting people and the last time we saw him on WWE tv was him going after Show. And now he is going to be on every wrestling show in less then a year.
TheGm86
I feel betrayed. Now I don't like TNA, but it's not that. It's the fact that Angle says in a letter to his fans(and I am a big Kurt Angle fan, he's been my favorite for a long time) if he returns it will be with the WWE. Then what does he do? He goes and signs with TNA less than a month later. I can't believe Angle has reduced himself to jobbing to Jeff Jarrett. For a company that did so much for him, give him 6 title reigns, and even released him(when he was one of their top stars) because they didn't want his fate the same as Eddie Guerrero's, I better not hear not **** about how the WWE held him back like some of the other WWE rejects in TNA.Rage11Heh, funny you should mention it:
Being with TNA feels like I have finally found my home. I had fun in WWE at certain times, but I was never really happy. Now being a part of TNA, I know I have a purpose. I feel like I am part of history, part of a company that is not only on the rise – not only going to be the number-one watched wrestling show in the world within a short period of time – but TNA gives me an opportunity to spread my wings. This company has no limits to where it can go. The sky is the limit and the main reason is because they brought the “real” back into wrestling and that is a perfect fit for the greatest wrestler in USA Olympic history. I have room to grow here and to help TNA grow. Working for these caring and very giving employers of TNA makes me feel like I have a purpose and that the sky is the limit. I don’t feel trapped or held back like I did the first six years in my tenure with the other company. They held me back. Now, our wonderful audience will see the real Kurt Angle doing what I love to do – real wrestling – and that’s what puts a smile on my face each time I come to work. I even smile when I think about it. TNA will be the most watched television show on cable television. It’s only a matter of time. Now, I get the opportunity and privilege of being a part of it. Thank you TNA for saving my career, my life and my desire to do what I love. I will be here in some capacity for the rest of my life. That’s real…that’s damn real.” – Kurt Angle
http://www.tnawrestling.com/news/fullnews2.php?all=855
Heh, funny you should mention it:[QUOTE="Rage11"]I feel betrayed. Now I don't like TNA, but it's not that. It's the fact that Angle says in a letter to his fans(and I am a big Kurt Angle fan, he's been my favorite for a long time) if he returns it will be with the WWE. Then what does he do? He goes and signs with TNA less than a month later. I can't believe Angle has reduced himself to jobbing to Jeff Jarrett. For a company that did so much for him, give him 6 title reigns, and even released him(when he was one of their top stars) because they didn't want his fate the same as Eddie Guerrero's, I better not hear not **** about how the WWE held him back like some of the other WWE rejects in TNA.The_Dude14
Being with TNA feels like I have finally found my home. I had fun in WWE at certain times, but I was never really happy. Now being a part of TNA, I know I have a purpose. I feel like I am part of history, part of a company that is not only on the rise – not only going to be the number-one watched wrestling show in the world within a short period of time – but TNA gives me an opportunity to spread my wings. This company has no limits to where it can go. The sky is the limit and the main reason is because they brought the “real” back into wrestling and that is a perfect fit for the greatest wrestler in USA Olympic history. I have room to grow here and to help TNA grow. Working for these caring and very giving employers of TNA makes me feel like I have a purpose and that the sky is the limit. I don’t feel trapped or held back like I did the first six years in my tenure with the other company. They held me back. Now, our wonderful audience will see the real Kurt Angle doing what I love to do – real wrestling – and that’s what puts a smile on my face each time I come to work. I even smile when I think about it. TNA will be the most watched television show on cable television. It’s only a matter of time. Now, I get the opportunity and privilege of being a part of it. Thank you TNA for saving my career, my life and my desire to do what I love. I will be here in some capacity for the rest of my life. That’s real…that’s damn real.” – Kurt Angle
http://www.tnawrestling.com/news/fullnews2.php?all=855
Something tells me Angle is going to break his neck again within a month of returning.
EDIT: Also, whatever happened to: "I sat down with my wife and I noticed she was so stressed with me being a wrestler" and "I need time to heal" and "I will never compete with McMahon" To be honest, that line at the end, "I will be here in some capacity for the rest of my life." makes me wonder why he would say any of those things. He's screwing with his family, the WWE, and most importantly, himself.
To be simple, I am disappointed in Kurt Angle comments. Honestly, I do not understand why TNA thinks that WCW method of burring your competitor will work any better in this day and age...?
In my humble opinion, that line of thinking is one of the reasons that WCW is no more...
Much More On The Kurt Angle Situation, His Future, & His MMA Options
Dave Meltzer of WrestlingObserver.com has provided some new details on TNA's signing of Kurt Angle.
- TNA went after Angle as soon as WWE released him.
- Angle was not at the PPV last night. His video was filmed on Wednesday in Nashville.
- Dixie Carter and Kurt Angle ironed out the deal themselves.
- His TNA contract is apparently not exclusive and he is still considering doing MMA stuff at some point in the future.
- Angle is not scheduled to be at the Impact taping tonight.
- Angle was on the phone with Dixie Carter several times during the PPV last night.
- Angle is scheduled to appear at the Bound for Glory PPV on 10/22 in Detroit but not wrestle.
- In WWE, most were surprised by the move. Many were also relieved as concern had grown that he would enter MMA and seriously hurt himself. Word is that there was not any feelings of hate or double-crossing like there was when Lex Luger jumped to WCW years ago in a similar situation.
^^ That's one way to look at it...but it just feels to me like there's something else behind this whole thing. My money's on Vince and Kurt planning something out. Maybe Vince wants TNA to have a driving force to put them back in the picture, that way WWE would have some competition.wwervinWhile I won't discount that as a possibility, as its always seemed a little odd to me that WWE would release Angle to get him healthy. If they really cared, why not keep him on the payroll and help him recover (granted I don't know the specifics here)?
It seems far more likely to me that there was a major falling out between Angle and WWE in between "I won't compete with McMahon" and now.
I have not watched TNA in so long. I am not going to let this change that. If Kurt does something good, I will use Youtube and not be giving them TV Ratings.
I am very VERY shocked by this and I can say I don't think anyone at all saw this coming. I mean when the WWE released him I had a quick thought that he might join TNA, but it was more of a quick laugh..... because that couldn't happen and sure as hell not this soon after.
I think I will be bitter to Angle becasue he got WWE to release him to "Heal" and now he signs that quickly with TNA? I feel that he just stabbed the WWE fans in the Back.
I will say that this is the BIGGEST surprise in Wrestling History, I feel like the fans were suppose to feel when Hogan turned on WCW and joined the nWo .... except this isn't just an angle.
ImageMaker45
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