Angle's release a decision by WWE

[Crippla]

Dave Meltzer of WrestlingObserver.com posted a story saying the WWE.com interview done with recently released, Kurt Angle, was done so he can "save face" and make it sound like a mutual decision.

In actuality the release of Kurt Angle was a decision made by WWE themselves as they are very concerned about Kurt's health overall. Right now he is going through a divorce, his neck is really hurt and he will one day need neck fusion surgery that will effectively end his career, he has an abdominal injury and the groin tear. Because of these injuries he has been (as alluded to in the WWE.com article) using pain medication with regularity. WWE is worried that he wont rest and stop himself so they had to do so for him.

The release is said to be WWE's only option to help him and is compared to the Jeff Hardy release from 2003 in that WWE feels he has a problem right now and Kurt doesnt and in an effort to help him they had to release him.

WWE is said to be very open to bringing him back down the line. We will continue to follow this story and have more when we know it.

[Better Than You]

I think the WWE was right in their decision. I'd rather him be unemployed than dead or paralyzed.

[Dorkchop]

How much do you wanna bet TNA is trying to sign him?

[Petethegeekstreet]

How much you wanna bet TNA aint got the money?

[YOUR Hero]

Even if Kurt went to TNA, it would still have been the right decision by the WWE

[Crippla]

I doubt he'll ever go to TNA anyway.

[YOUR Hero]

You miss the point.

'again'

[Crippla]

I got the point. I understand it was the right decision by WWE. It was more of a response to Dorkchop's post.

[Dorkchop]

He won't go to TNA, I'm well aware of that. It is most likely that TNA are trying to at least talk with Angle for a future. It's not gonna happen, but wouldn't you if you were in charge of that kind of thing?

[Kane Knight]

Even Angle wouldn't be so desperate to wrestle that he'd go to TNA to job to JArrett and Joemaga.

[M-A-G]

Aren't all releases WWE decisions?

[Better Than You]

Originally they made it sound like Kurt went to them for a release in his contract.

[M-A-G]

Yeah but my point is that the WWE still has final say when it comes to releases. Even if Angle did approach them for a release they still have the right to refuse and offer an alternative.

[Pepsi Man]

If this is true, props to the WWE for trying to give Kurt a chance to "save face".

[Juan]

I'm sure Angle had that no-compete clause in his contract. So even if he wanted to, he probably couldn't go to TNA.

[Shadow]

Why would he go down there anyways?

You think he's killing himself in the WWE? He'd be dead his second match in TNA.

[Xero]

He should debut for CZW.

[Crippla]

The point is he needs a break from wrestling so it wouldn't really matter if he had the no-compete clause right now.

[Crippla]

It's usually a 90 day no-compete clause so it would be a good amount of time anyway if he has it.

[Shadow]

Someone tell Dippy here that the 90 day no compeat clauses are not in all contracts.

[The One]

...Joemaga.

I like it. :lol:

[Jaton]

Hey Dippy. 90 day no-compete clauses are not in all contracts.

[Crippla]

Someone tell Dippy here that the 90 day no compeat clauses are not in all contracts.

I know that asshole. Do you actually read my whole posts or do you just pick out parts of it to bitch at me about?

[Pepsi Man]

I hate to say it, but CanadianCrippla' appears right here. :o

[Dorkchop]

He would not wrestle in TNA. I was just saying that TNA are probably at least going to try and work something out. Nothing will get worked out, but you know they're gonna at least try.

And good for WWE on releasing him. He clearly needs a lot of time off right now. I remember watching an interview with Kurt Angle on Off the Record years ago wher Kurt said he was against drugs and painkillers. He did admit that he has taken some because of surgeries, but at that time in his career he didn't need them and wouldn't take them. His pain must be pretty bad for him to have to take them often.

As much as I'm gonna miss him, I'd rather him be home and healthy than have to wake up and take pain killers to get him through every day he's on the road.

If the WWE is smart, which they are not, they could use this slot to give someone fresh a huge push. I keep thinking Shelton is a very good guy to give a push to. Maybe not a super main event push right away, but at least a minor main event push.

[Impact!]

Imagine if RoH could bring him in for a couple of appearences...

[Dorkchop]

WXO Wrestling would be sweeter.

[KingofOldSchool]

Timmy Backyarder should offer Angle a spot in his backyard fed.

[Kane Knight]

The point is he needs a break from wrestling so it wouldn't really matter if he had the no-compete clause right now.

Well, it would make a difference, because if he doesn't know what's good for him, he could go down without a 90 day NCC. Also, 90 days isn't likely to be enough to heal. You also have to remember that people who go back far enough aren't always under that no-compete clause.

[6to1]

i think if he wants to wrestle again tna would be best for him, since he only has to wrestle once or twice a month instead of once or twice a week. he can be like steiner.

[Crippla]

Well, it would make a difference, because if he doesn't know what's good for him, he could go down without a 90 day NCC. Also, 90 days isn't likely to be enough to heal. You also have to remember that people who go back far enough aren't always under that no-compete clause.

That's kind of what I meant, I just didn't word it right and I doubt Kurt has the NCC but I hope he does know what's best for him and takes a lot of time off from wrestling because you're right about him needing more than 90 days to heal.

[PullMyFinger]

Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe .... that would be a dream match for me.

[6to1]

Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe .... that would be a dream match for me.
yea that would be a good match after angle heals about 8 months, they could bring him in like they did sting have 6 months of the shelly cam.

[Mr. JL]

Like its been said, his neck injuries are chronic. And the other three injuries he sustained in a single match alone should probably warrant 3 months worth of proper healing time. Plus, it takes a long while to patch up differences with spouses and generally speaking, addictions to medications are a life long battle.

We won't be seeing Kurt Angle anytime soon. This is most likely a Shawn Michaels sort of situation, except I doubt he will ever make a full time return to the ring.

[Caged Heat18]

Never say never in wrestling, so I expect to see him back eventually, but for his own sake I hope he does not rush his recovery. He really needs a long lay off, and I hope he's smart enough and has enough will power not to come back to early.

[M-A-G]

Not to play devil's advocate or anything but how does it even hurt the WWE when he was on ECW programming anyway? It has no effect on the main rosters in my opinion. But regardless, I don't think this is going to be like those other times where he rushed back (remember right after WrestleMania 19?). It'll be a while (I'm talking maybe mid-2007) before we see Kurt in a major full time role.

[Corkscrewed]

Again, I repeat it: the guy needs a break. He pushes himself and pours his heart, soul, blood, and bones into entertaining us, and that is absolutely awesome, but I don't want him sacrificing his life to do so.

The last thing anyone wants is for Kurt to become the next Eddie.

It looks like he WAS the wrestler on "death watch" a few months ago after all. I never heard confirmation of that, at least, so that's why I just made that assertion just now.