Kurt Angle: The Only Professional Wrestling World Champion In Olympic History?

[Tazz Dan]

You can’t make this stuff up guys – Kurt Angle says that he’s considering another try at the Olympic games and he’s dead serious.
“It’s not just this old man trying to lash out to get publicity,” Angle told WTAE Channel 4 Action News on Friday.

“It’s about really making the team and making a point that, you know what, the 40s is not old. It’s the new young. I feel really good at 42, and I might be making a statement that him and I are going to start training for the Olympics and go after the U.S. Open, the Olympic team trials, and then the Olympics,” Angle said.

“Everyone asks me, ‘How can you do all of these things?’ And I always tell them I’ll rest when I die,” Angle said. “I don’t rest very much. I like to do things, I like to accomplish things, and I have a passion for everything that I do, including pro wrestling, and I miss the Olympic wrestling.”

“But if we’re going to make this (Olympic) commitment, we’re going to do it, and it starts in August,” he said.


What do you think guys? Will it happen?

[CSL]

He says the same thing for every Olympics and will probably do so until he dies.

[BizarroKing]

I dunno but I will say this; I would do anything to see Kurt Angle vs Michael Phelps.

[CSL]

Kurt Angle vs. Michael Phelps at what?

[Xero]

Tennis.

[Xero]

And no, this won't happen. Kurt's too old and too broken down.

[Aguakate]

...I'm not going to doubt Kurt Angle on this AT ALL...

...Dude won a Gold medal...who am I to say he can or can't do this?

[DLVH84]

For some reason, I doubt it. Yoshiaki Yatsu tried to do that and the International Olympic Committee banned him from participating in 1988 Olympics in Seoul, because he was a pro, despite his Olympian past (paticipating in the 1976 Olympics, although the U.S.-led boycott caused him to miss the 1980 Olympics and to become a pro wrestler).

However, times have changed since then, and it might happen, so I don't know.

[Jordan]

I 100% know this won't happen, Angle has probably broken to many laws and it's doubtful he could pass the physical I would think. He has lost his mind, there is no way in hell he is going to make the Olympic team, he's not Randy Coture, Randy never dropped out of society and fucked his life up, it's just not gonna happen.

[VSG]

It's his way of getting out of TNA semi-gracefully.

[Jordan]

He's already signed a longer deal they reported.

[VSG]

As if that matters to TNA.

[chrisat928]

How long would he have to detox to get all the pills and shit out of his system?

[Raven Reaper]

Speaking of which, I'm tired of guessing Angle's "mistress" just to get back at his ex-wife teaser that he keeps on talking about this week on TNA..

[Swiss Ultimate]

6 years.

[Jeritron]

Just because somebody states their intentions of something, and are fully serious, doesn't mean it's plausible.

[Aguakate]

People, if Kurt Angle thinks he can do it, he can do it.

His aura alone would help him. Can you imagine having to wrestle Kurt Angle?

[screech]

This would be awesome.

[Lock Jaw]

Make them tap to the Ankle Lock.

Then use the RKO to spite Orton.

[whiteyford]

Is this before or after his MMA debut?

[XL]

Is he talking about the 2012 events? Seems like he might have wanted to start training by now if so.

[XL]

People, if Kurt Angle thinks he can do it, he can do it.

His aura alone would help him. Can you imagine having to wrestle Kurt Angle?
Hmmmmmm. There's something missing here.

...People, if Kurt Angle thinks he can do it, he can do it...

...His aura alone would help him. Can you imagine having to wrestle Kurt Angle?...
There.

[Shadrick]

I came in here to say that I would love to see him wrestle in the Olympics. Have his opponent go for the clothesline. He ducks it without turning around to face the guy then BAM RKO. But I see it was already said, soooo.

Yeah I think it'll happen. If he honestly believes he can do it, who am I to say he can't? It's obvious that he's a world class athlete and he's taken great care of himself. I say go Kurt.

[Tazz Dan]

I will give this post a C+

It would have been higher but the first paragraph was slightly off. The second one was good though.

Keep up the good work :y:

[Swiss Ultimate]

Kurt Angle doesn't look to be in great shape. Looks like HGH and painkillers are keeping him from falling apart.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Also, Kurt Angle's going to go to MMA.

[VSG]

I want to see Kurt Angle enter the Olympic Trials to his "I don't...suck!" theme.

[Fox]

Dude is out of it, clearly. He's talked about doing MMA and fighting in the UFC forever, but he's yet to have a single professional fight. The idea of him returning to the Olympic Games is as far fetched as they come.

[Aguakate]

Hmmmmmm. There's something missing here.


There.

LOL, if I write with the (...), ya'll complain, and if I don't, ya'll miss them!

:rant:

[XL]

For the record, that was a complaint in "sheep's clothing".

I truly dislike the '...' stuff.

[Aguakate]

For the record, that was a complaint in "sheep's clothing".

I truly dislike the '...' stuff.

...no you don't...

...my posting "sex appeal" has gotten to you...

...I promise you, more (...)

[XL]

:wtf:

[XL]

The lack of rigid sentence structure makes me think that you're not sure about what you're saying. As if it's just a continuous stream of thought with no definitive point.

It's weird but that's my interpretation of it.

[Aguakate]

...It builds suspense, is what it does. I don't just throw my argument out there, I build up to it.

[Graveler]

I agree with Xero. Angle is the current poster boy for delusions of grandeur

[St. Jimmy]

http://www.thejohnreport.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/14.jpg

[CSL]

Brilliant picture St. Jimmy. Hugely entertaining. I'm sure you enjoyed posting it.

[VSG]

I am surprised Orton's face wasn't covered by one of those meme faces as well.

[CSL]

*hilarious meme faces

[VSG]

Of course, excuse my naivety.

[DLVH84]

Maybe Kurt Angle will break everybody's ankles to win all the gold medals.

[Lock Jaw]

With a broken freakin' neck

[Tom Guycott]

I am surprised Orton's face wasn't covered by one of those meme faces as well.

Well, just look at Orton in that pic...

http://www.thejohnreport.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/14.jpg

... and ask yourself: does it REALLY need it?

[Tazz Dan]

Partial Source: Pwinsider


Kurt Angle posted the following on his Twitter…


Look for My upcoming Reality Show on My path to the Olympics. It starts this Fall. Keep all of You Posted. My training is where it needs to be
I’m ready to attempt to Make History at 43 years of age. Tna is backing Me on this. Thank You to the Carter Family and Dixie. Love You. .

Angle has been claiming that he is training for a return to the Olympics for some time, and according to a source, is scheduled to make an “official” announcement regarding the Olympics in September in the Pittsburgh area. He has reportedly been training with his nephew, who also is looking to make the team.

[SaskatchewanChamp]

Good for Kurt, hope he does well.

[Lock Jaw]

Today on Kurt's Olympic Training, Kurt decides he needs to recreate the circumstances of his previous win, and so against doctor's orders, he decides to break his freakin' neck.

[Xero]

It starts in the fall. As in, fall flat on his face.

[Volare]

Zing!

[St. Jimmy]

"It starts AT the fall, as in flat on his face."

[Droford]

Rob Van Dam was apparently thinking about going out to try for the High Jump competition until someone explained it to him.

[Team Sheep]

Lol if he makes it I'll definitely drive down to London to watch him.