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Kurt Angle: A Shakespearean Tragedy

blog piece i just wrote. thought i'd post it here and get some feedback.

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Once upon a time, Kurt Angle was the crown jewel of sports entertainment. He was the total package; an ultra-talented in-ring performer, a bedazzler on the microphone and a dependable company man. His ties to the attitude-era drove up his stock within pro wrestling, and his reputation as an Olympic athlete lent credibility to the entire WWE. During his tenure in WWE Angle put on some of the greatest matches of recent history while working with the likes of Eddie Guerrero, Shawn Michaels and Brock Lesnar.

Today, the Kurt Angle of TNA is a shadow of his former self. The quality of his matches has dropped considerably and he resides on a roster that is bloated with egomaniacs and WWE outcasts. Outside of the ring, his personal life has fallen into a Lohan-esque downward spiral. His use of both performance enhancing drugs and narcotics has been well documented. Angle's wife and the mother of his two children left him for his boss and former friend Jeff Jarrett. Additionally, Angle has recently been involved in several run-ins with the law including a somewhat disturbing stalking allegation.

How did Angle fall this far? TNA enabled him to.

TNA lacks the willingness to take a hard stance against its performers who conduct themselves unprofessionally. This is especially true when it involves a top draw such as Angle. TNA's decision to turn a blind eye to Angle's bad behavior outside the ring and allow him to continue to collect paychecks has allowed them to retain their top star at the expense of his wellbeing. Essentially, TNA has taken the easy way out. Rather than taking a proactive approach and having a tough conversation with their star, TNA chose to pretend that the problem didn't exist. With no incentive not to engage in these self-destructive behaviors, Angle began falling apart at the seams.

TNA's most glaring and inexcusable action here is their failure to institute an effective wellness policy. It's no secret that over the last few years Kurt Angle hasn't quite been sober as a bird. In fact, in a recent interview Angle mentioned that his drug use was a large factor in the collapse of his marriage. It is reasonable to think that if TNA had a system of drug testing in place, Angle's problem with substance abuse could have been nipped in the bud and many of the issues in his personal life could have been averted. Beyond that, it should be mentioned how grossly irresponsible it is that TNA puts such little effort into protecting the health of its performers in an industry that has been plagued by premature deaths over recent years.

Where does Kurt Angle go from here? With his recent contract extension it's safe to say that Angle will remain at TNA for the near future. Kurt has stated that he wants to retire from professional wrestling in the near future to pursue an acting career. Unfortunately for Angle this is a rather far fetched plan. Angle isn't the household name that The Rock and Steve Austin were which opened the doors for them into acting, and he will never achieve that sort of stature working in TNA. Given the recent push by the WWE into the film industry it's a bit surprising Kurt hasn't shown any interesting in returning to the company that launched his career. Kurt and Vince might not have parted ways on the best of terms, but Vince is known for letting bygones be bygones in the name of good business, and Angle returning to the WWE would be great business for both parties. I would speculate that Angle's lack of desire to return to the WWE is him not wanting to swallow his pride.

Every tragic hero has a tragic flaw. In the case of Kurt Angle that tragic flaw is certainly his decision to sign with TNA. However, every tragic figure also has the opportunity to redeem itself and make things right. As Kurt approaches the twilight of his career, here's to hoping he hasn't missed that opportunity.

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That wasn't bad actually.

I didn't read this, but you are definitely a huge weirdo for writing it

It's a labored analogy but it's a decent blog.

I agree 100 percent if this doesn't show that in TNA your performance really suffers then you are just and fucking moron or Bigslimjj.

Dunno. Maybe Kurt should take some responsibility for his own problems...

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Originally Posted by XL (Post 3269506)

Dunno. Maybe Kurt should take some responsibility for his own problems...

Yeah but the company he works for should also muster up the courage to say something to him. Not just him either the Machine Guns have been caught smoking weed. Lets not forget they have random drug tests but anyone who tests positive never gets anything done to them.

What's CZW's "Wellness Policy" like?

Or is that an oxymoron?

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The quality of his matches has dropped considerably

what

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Originally Posted by XL (Post 3269519)

What's CZW's "Wellness Policy" like?

Or is that an oxymoron?

They don't have one unlike TNA who claims to have one and does nothing about it. Maybe you should watch a CZW show before you just think they are all Lighttubes which is not true.

I am still greatly entertained by Kurt Angle. It is just a shame that I can only bring myself to watch maybe one TNA show every few months nowadays.

i agree that Kurt Angle should go back to the WWE.The pg thing is more to his style anyway really (though he has shown he can brawl when needed)if he was smart , he'd go to wwe when his contract expires and make a freah start.

Also how is Kurt Supposed to stay off the Pain Killers when they make him wrestle a gimmick match almost every other show.

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Originally Posted by Destro 2.0 (Post 3269654)

Also how is Kurt Supposed to stay off the Pain Killers when they make he wrestle a gimmick match almost every other show.

While I won't say TNA isn't (at least) an enabler, surely Kurt Angle has some say in those matches. It's not like he's random jobber #4.

If I had to work for dumb Cunt like Dixie Carter plus Russo,Bischoff, and Hogan I would be popping pills like they were going out of style.

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Originally Posted by Juan (Post 3269681)

puls Russo

Would you quit fucking with my posts?

Exhibit #33 that you are indeed Kane86

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Originally Posted by Juan (Post 3269685)

Exhibit #33 that you are indeed Kane86

No I am not you and other Mods have to ability to delete and or merge posts in threads. Which in turn would give you the option to alter and or mold the posts into what you want. Now what you don't have is the access to tracing IP address and in turn you are a fucking moron.

Why is Juan a snitch?

Angle still puts on amazing matches, as long as he does that, he is just fine in my book.

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Originally Posted by SaskatchewanChamp (Post 3269709)

Angle still puts on amazing matches, as long as he does that, he is just fine in my book.

Yeah but when he over dose's it will be kind of hard for him to put on amazing matches. At least in WWE he could have been sent to rehab or something.

What he is taking, or said too be taking, is none of your or anyone's business. That is all.

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Originally Posted by Jeritron (Post 3269703)

Why is Juan a snitch?

It's the exact same shit Kane86 used to tell me. So it's pretty easy to conclude that Destro = Kane86

The fact that he continues to deny it is kind of sad tbh

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Originally Posted by SaskatchewanChamp (Post 3269713)

What he is taking, or said too be taking, is none of your or anyone's business. That is all.

It is his fans business because maybe they still want him around unlike you.

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Originally Posted by Destro 2.0 (Post 3269715)

It is his fans business because maybe they still want him around unlike you.

In any sport, and I use the word sport referring to wrestling very loosely, as long as they are performing right now, and putting on great matches, it's none of the fans business what the athlete does outside of the game. So mind your own damn business KANE86

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Originally Posted by SaskatchewanChamp (Post 3269717)

What the fuck is the deal with the Kane86 references? I have no Idea who or what the fucking thing is.

Then again you are just some fucking idiot who judges everyone without even knowing them.

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Originally Posted by Destro 2.0 (Post 3269718)

Then again you are just some fucking idiot who judges everyone without even knowing them.

I am a good judge of character. Go too bed now before your mother comes into your room and catches you whacking off too pictures of your Indie wrestling pictures you have hanging in your bedroom above your bed.

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Originally Posted by SaskatchewanChamp (Post 3269719)

Yeah because you know me so fucking well don't you have to go Ice Fishing with your buddies and by Ice Fishing I mean you guys get in your shacks and have sex with each others butts.

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Originally Posted by Jeritron (Post 3269720)

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Why are you showing me this?

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Originally Posted by Destro 2.0 (Post 3269721)

Yeah because you know me so fucking well don't you have to go Ice Fishing with your buddies and by Ice Fishing I mean you guys get in your shacks and have sex with each others butts.

No ice on the lake yet

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Originally Posted by Destro 2.0 (Post 3269723)

Why are you showing me this?

Oh okay. His story checks out guys. Can't be him. Well played

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Originally Posted by Jeritron (Post 3269726)

Oh okay. His story checks out guys. Can't be him. Well played

Or maybe,.... he is playing like he doesn't know, but he really does! :shifty:

Look we are here to talk about KURT FUCKING ANGLE! Not here to debate if I am Kane86,Kane87,JeffBlue42, or who ever you people fear. I AM DESTRO THE MOST PROLIFIC OF POSTERS ON THIS FORUM AND I AM JUST AN ALL AROUND REMARKABLE PERSON!