Kurt Angle was teased to make his return to wrestling in an organization outside the WWE.
Angle has been a decorated wrestler both in the pro and amateur circuit, rightfully earning the “Wrestling Machine” moniker. Though he hung up his boots a few years ago, fans always wish that the star could make a comeback,
These wishes could potentially be fulfilled as Eric Bischoff teased that the Olympian and Hall of Famer may make a return to wrestling. However, it would be in Real American Freestyle (RAF).
RAF, as the name suggests, is a freestyle wrestling-based promotion started by Bischoff along with the late Hulk Hogan. Speaking in an interview with Justin Barrasso’s Undisputed, Bischoff teased Angle’s return, stating that the former WWE Champion has the competitive drive in him and that he could be encouraged by seeing former UFC fighters Chael Sonnen and Tito Ortiz making their return to the mats. He said:
“Kurt is an elite-of-the-elite level athlete. There is still that competitive drive and desire. We’re seeing it from Tito and Chael, too. I don’t know if Kurt could do it [health-wise], but it would be extremely exciting if he did.”
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Former WWE Star Kurt Angle Already Has A Role With Real American Freestyle
The former World Champion was announced to be the commentator for Real American Freestyle, and would feature on their first episode, which was held on August 30, and is scheduled to host the second one on November 8.
Angle had previously stated that if a company like the RAF had existed in the past, he would have avoided making the crossover to pro wrestling. He said:
“Oh gosh, I would’ve loved to have this. This has been my thing. I don’t even know if I would’ve crossed over into pro wrestling; I probably would’ve stuck with amateur wrestling. We didn’t have a pro league back then. I’m a little jealous, but I’m also excited to be a part of it.”
While Kurt Angle does have a fiercely competitive attitude, fans will have to wait and watch if the Hall of Famer does change his mind and come out of retirement.