The news broke on Monday that Kurt Angle would be headlining the 2017 WWE Hall of Fame class. The news shocked the wrestling world and had fans excited about Angle returning to the WWE! A question that remains is who will induct the Olympic Gold Medalist into the Hall of Fame?
In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Angle reveals that he would like it to be ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin that inducts him.
Here is what he said:
“That’s a no-brainer. I had just started with WWE and had a program with Austin right after I beat Rock for the world title. I had a quick skit with Stephanie and Triple H, and then it was right on to Austin. We had some memorable feuds and some very funny segments, so he is at the top of my list”
He continued:
“Steve was one of the most giving individuals. He took me in and allowed me to shine even when it was still his time. I don’t ever compare myself to Stone Cold. He is the guy who elevated wrestling to a level that nobody ever went before, but he enabled me to show my talents when he very well could have said no. He was a very giving individual, and he is one of the guys who had the biggest impact on my career”
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You can read the full interview here.
Jim Ross also said on Twitter that if asked, he would love to induct Kurt:
It will be who @WWE prefers and with who @RealKurtAngle is pleased.
If asked, of course I’d do it…proudly. #LongShotAtBest ? https://t.co/KOHyAccFR1
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) January 17, 2017
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