Post by Kill Em' All on Jul 2, 2019 1:50:13 GMT -5
Kurt Angle after dropping the World Heavyweight Championship in awe inspiring moment, finds new ventures in a ECW in the Summer of 2006. Edge had robbed Rob Van Damn of what's his. And RVD was left with just the ECW Championship and was struggling with finding respect on the brand. As was Kurt Angle. Angle would be lashed out on by Sabu of all people. Seeing Angle as pure WWE, nothing more nothing less. Sabu would make example out of Angle, until Angle made line in the sand breaking Sandman's angle. And taking a fleet of men to stop Sabu from the same fate. Leading to Sabu and Angle facing in Extreme Rules match. That mixed Extreme and raw athletics. Angle walked away in blood, but victory.
Kurt Angle would soon instill respect into ECW roster with great brutality emerging in a new extreme Angle. Angle soon become RVD's new 1# contender. SmackDown in a deal would co-sponsor No Mercy with ECW. Angle and RVD struggled with respect. RVD was peer pressured into taking Angle out by the rosters demands. But, would refuse. Angle was pressured by Big Show and Test who attempted to form a WWE superstar alliance to turn on RVD. Things would settle at No Mercy 2006, with Kurt Angle becoming ECW Champion.
Kurt Angle found new target on his back, and everyone was gunning at him from every corner. RVD, Big Show, Sabu, and Test would face in Fatal 4 1# contenders match. As Big Show would trick Angle into his advantage. Angle would cost RVD the shot. Allowing Big Show the spot for Survivor Series 2006. Big Show would also beat down RVD and attack him in the backstage framing Angle. Show would seem to know how to rally a roster that he was foreign to. Earning more respect then Angle. Angle would stand tall defeating Show for the ECW Championship at Survivor Series 2006.
December to Dismember is set to be on Saturday December 23rd 2006. RVD is back and is enacting his grievances with Show and Angle. Add in Sabu into the mix with rookie Cm Punk and Tommy Dreamer madness is going to unfold. ECW decides to make this a 6 man match that Anything will go. Cm Punk put on dark horse showing having mini match with Angle, but taking the loss in the end with Angle retaining the ECW Championship. The crowd begins to lobby for Punk to be 1# contender and Angle slowly ignores this idea and brushes it off again and again. Angle soon is asked to pick the man he will face at Royal Rumble 2007. Angle even creates friendship with Punk, but denies him this. Instead wanting to settle a score with RVD.
RVD and Kurt Angle face off at Royal Rumble 2007 this time in Falls Count Anywhere match, with Angle winning. Angle would set his sights on bringing down The Undertaker for WrestleMania 23. But, it wasn't his time. Angle would some be furious. As Cm Punk rises threw again. The gold rush tournament concludes at No Way Out 2007 with Punk defeating RVD.
Punk is on to WrestleMania 23, as the darker side of Angle finally snaps attacking and losing his mind on Punk. Angle attempts to break the rookies ankle, and jealously is spewing from Angle's head. Angle has series of heated shoots against the ECW. And the fans and wrestler lack of support. Angle continues to undermine Punk and stack the odds, leading to Punk going over at WrestleMania 23 for the ECW Championship. Angle would get his rematch for Backlash 2007, and Angle was going to prove Punk as fluke champion. Angle brought Punk to his limits but trapped him into a Anaconda Vice.
Angle would tap out to the Anaconda Vise, and it would eat him alive. Angle would utilize his Angle lock with series of extreme twists. To injury Punk, and Angle would exploit taking the feud into his upper hand. Although, Punk would prevail one last time at Judgment Day 2007.
Angle would take a month off. Angle would be drafted to Raw in the draft. Jeff Hardy had gained the IC Championship at Vengeance defeating Umaga. Angle made his first night on Raw a impact, attacking Hardy. And making Hardy tap out. Angle would collect none title victory. And show nothing but disdain and disrespect for Jeff Hardy and his championship. Jeff Hardy would pick up a solid victory at the Great American Bash 2007. But Angle would earn himself rematch appearing on SmackDown to aide MVP attack Matt Hardy. Leading to mini interactions between the brands. Kurt Angle and Jeff Hardy faced again with Jeff Hardy bringing it to Angle at Unforgiven 2007, but Angle took a massive victory. Angle walked around as IC Champion and stating he is bringing respect back to the title after it lost it in 2000 when he lost it. Angle saw this as the Renaissance of his career. Angle would form a alliance with his reformed Worlds Greatest Tag Team, creating Team Angle again. In mutual disdain for Jeff Hardy, and Jeff Hardy would find allies in Kendrick and London. Who remind the more seasoned star of his time in the Hardyz. This crossing of paths lead to No Mercy 2007 with the Hardyz, London,a and Kendrick taking the victory. Angle soon found his former proteges not happy with him and not seeing him as the leader he was.
And a fever for IC Championship gold seemed around the Raw roster. The power was in the fans hands for Cyber Sunday 2007. And the fans could pick anyone of London, Kendrick, Hardy, Haas, and Benjmain, or... pick them all in 6 man Ladder match. Angle's luck had the 6 man Ladder match. But, Angle in stunning fashion walked away. Showing Angle as one of the most resislant ever, saving his title 3 times in a 6 man match in his career. Angle would soon find himself mocked and embarrassed by Ric Flair. Who showed no signs of stop. Making Angle tapout. Angle would show no mercy for the almost 60 year old Flair. Flair would bring it out at Survivor Series 2007, but it was Angle who walked away IC Champion.
Angle cut a promo about being the greatest IC Champion and a huge asset to the history of Raw at Raw's 15 year show. Angle held open challenge and it was answered by Bobby Lashley who defeated Angle in 32 seconds. Angle was outraged. Angle had lost it and quit on the spot.
Angle returned at the 2008 Royal Rumble eliminating Lashley and costing his chances to go to WrestleMania. Lashley returned eliminating Angle. Angle would go on strike, but would show up in attendance to cost in the crowd to cost Lashley his IC Championship against Chris Jericho. Angle and Lashley's backrounds would be compared as two exact same styles clash in a match. Lashley was seen as the man to carry the torch. And it would eat Angle up, this idea Lashley was better. It was settled with both men's careers on the line with Angle defeating Lashley at WrestleMania 24. With Lashley departing WWE.
Angle was back again, Angle furious about Jericho's distraction in his place in Michaels and Batista. Angle decided to interject himself into Orton, Triple H, Cena, and JBl ongoing title feud. Angle would soon find himself in 5 man Elimination match match for the WWE Championship at Backlash. Angle would eventually take the loss. Putting on a fantastic showing.
Angle soon find himself mocked by Charlie Haas's impersonator gimmick. Haas who picked off Shelton Benjamin in the same way would get under Angle's skin. Building to I quit match at One Night Stand 2008, with Angle getting the win. Angle would cut small promo at NOC 2008 about why he is what a champion should be. Angle was drafted back to ECW. Angle found himself looking at Chris Beniot who won the ECW Championship against John Morrison at WrestleMania 24. Beniot would carry the title with pride and see this as the greatest gift in the twilight of his career. Angle would team up with his friend hinting face turn when both became enemies of Morrison and The Miz taking a heart warming victory at Great American Bash 2008.
Angle would challenge Beniot to match at Summer Slam 2008, with Angle seeming to have respect for the brand now. But many not trusting of Angle. Angle would take the loss at Summer Slam 2008. But, shake Beniots hand and embrace in touching moment only to turn on him. Angle's true colors were shown. Angle would spit on Beniot and the idea he is in ECW. Stating Beniot has no respect for himself. Angle would seem to beat extreme into Beniot. But, Beniot wasn't going to fall back. Kurt Angle would pick up the victory by ref stoppage by Beniot bleeding out at Unforgiven 2008. Angle would once again be mocking the ECW fans. the two would face in rematch where Beniot got himself Dq'ed and it would police to pull Beniot off Angle. Angle and Beniot's rage and violence was confined to cage at No Mercy 2008 with Angle sliding away champion. Beniot had one more chance after he beat Angle in match to do so. The fans had the control. And if Angle lost he was banished from ECW. Angle did everything he could, but lost to Beniot in Last Man Standing for the ECW Championship.
Angle would be considered Free Agent, but hired by Raw. Angle was Co Captain with Batista for Team Raw. Angle seemed to have mounting rivalry with Batista. But could put it aside only to be working for SmackDown and cost Raw the match. Angle saw himself as savior of Team SmackDown was praised by Vickie Guerrero. Angle was used as force to hold Jeff Hardy back. And be working with Edge and Guerrero. But, Angle and Guerrero would have some odd romance. That undermined this. That Edge was mocked by Triple H for, as Triple H ''been there done that''. Angle would take a loss to Hardy at Armageddon 2008. Hardy would go on to win the WWE Championship in Fatal 4 way between Triple H, Edge, and Angle at 2009 Royal Rumble. Angle would also have showdown with Batista in the 2009 Royal Rumble later on. Angle would feud over Edge with Edge pitting the blame on Angle. And Vickie heartbroken and in distress in the middle. Edge would win by help with Vickie Guerrero at No Way Out 2009. Angle would lock Vickie in Angle Lock, and hold her hostage until Batista would appear from SmackDown. Angle not caring for Batista, Batista would give it his all to get the attention of Angle. And Vickie needing Angle away from Edge. Created inter promotional match between Batista and Angle. Batista and Angle's abilities would par-ell eachother. As Batista was on the search of the Great what ifs. Every great match who rival to Batista, Batista sought to beat that man and Angle also had to pay for Survivor Series. Angle was in no other place to fight and represent what screwed him. Angle managed to defeat Batista at WrestleMania 25 making a face turn.
Angle then set his sights on Edge, but it was Umaga's return to stop that. Umaga nailed Angle with a Samoan Spike. And served as Vickie's new enforcer. Umaga would pick up a win at Backlash 2009. Umaga would beat down Angle time and time again. But, Angle kept coming. Angle kept on and kept on. Angle was locked down with Umaga in a Steel Cage match that Angle fought out to the bloody end taking the victory. As well as costing Edge his last chance match against Jeff Hardy for the WWE Championship.
Angle found himself feuding with Edge with Christian by his side. Kurt Angle met Edge at One Night Stand 2009 in a Street Fight that was physical that ended with Edge getting the win. Although, Edge not finished with the job would put a bounty on Angle's head to prove that this was his show. Edge hired series of lumberjacks at these two faced in Lumberjack match at Great American Bash 2009. With Angle getting the win unleashing hell, havoc, and chaos.
Angle was soon fired by Vickie Guerrero for his actions. Kurt Angle would then return to Raw, and would meet the General Manager - Mick Foley. The same man he backstabbed. And Foley, a face would show no love loss for Angle. Placing Angle in a match with the Russian Bulldozer, Vladmier Kozlov at Summer Slam 2009. Angle hard fought and battered would take the win.
Angle would soon find himself earning a WWE Championship shot for Unforgiven 2009. Orton and Foley never got along and had a strong dislike for eachother. But, Foley was the guest ref and seemed to be opposed to Angle's win. In the end Angle won, using Foley's own hand to count the three count. Orton pressuring Foley for a rematch, but also agreeing with Orton's cause. With give Orton a rematch in 2 out of 3 falls match at No Mercy 2009 with Angle getting the victory. Foley then would crown Triple H the 1# contender. Angle and Triple H's storied pasts cross again. Angle and Triple H both saw this as business usual and were very to the point after a 9 year history. But, Foley would get in the way of this. Allowing Angle to take a controversial victory at best at Cyber Sunday 2009. John Cena would lobby himself as the next 1# contender for the WWE Championship. And Angle would be warm to this as Angle is revisiting a big part to his past and heated rivalry of his. But, Foley try to corrupt Cena. Cena would remain faithful. But it would create tenseness to this. Angle would get the win at Survivor Series 2009. Angle was then attacked and nailed with Sledgehammer by Triple H. Cena wanting a rematch, add in Batista and his revenge on Orton spilling out and a returning Shawn Michaels. Angle was once again in the hotseat. And Foley to his enjoyment creating the Second 6 man Hell in a Cell match.
Cena, Orton, Batista, Kurt Angle, Triple H, Shawn Michaels in a 6 Man Hell in a Cell. It was Batista who won, by a attack from Mr. Socko to Angle. Angle would hunt Batista who had cowardly change of heart aligning with a pyschopath aged Mick Foley. Batista would be victim to series of undermined attacks. Batista would defeat Angle at Royal Rumble 2010. Angle would organize a walkout on Foley, and form coalition to battle Foley's men. Angle after havoc and playing into Foley's insanity was given a Hardcore match at No Way Out 2010 against Foley. Foley put his Raw Gm spot on the line and Angle put his career on the line, Angle and Foley fought a bitter match and Angle won. Putting in Bret Hart as Raw's new General Manager.
Angle would cut a shocking promo about The Undertaker. And the chance he had years ago to beat the streak, as well as his showdowns with Taker in the past. Challenging Taker to WrestleMania. Angle would get frustrated with no answer, even showing up to SmackDown to make the point. It finally came true with Taker's grand appearence. Angle showed strength beyond the mind games, but would show cracks at Taker mentioning the darker times in Angle's life and past failures. The Undertaker would defeat Angle at WrestleMania 26.
Angle would take some time off returning to WWE the SmackDown after Summer Slam 2010. Kurt Angle returned saving Rey Mysterio from a attack from Jack Swagger who was US Champion. Swagger would use similar imagery and style to Angle and would discredit and disrespect the honor of the name in Angle's eyes. The two would face at No Mercy 2010. With Swagger getting victory. Stating he put the has been in his place. And further putting Angle down. Even using his own spin on the Angle lock. However the two would face in Submission match at 2010's Halloween Havoc. With Angle turning the tides and making Swagger tapout for the US Championship. Angle and Swagger would assemble there ideally American teams for clash at Survivor Series with Angle winning. Angle would soon embark on US Championship open challenge defeating the likes of Kaval, Dolph Ziggler, and Cody Rhodes. Although, it struck nerve with Rhodes. As Rhodes was injured and ditched the pretty boy because of the mask he had to wore. Rhodes would returned sickened and insane beating down Angle. And attempting to inflict the same level of pain. Rhodes would defeat Angle for the US Championship at WrestleMania 27.
Angle would soon move forward, as Angle would engage in feud with Sheamus. a Rookie hunting for veteran blood. Sheamus managed to knock Angle off at Backlash. These two would trade wins concluding at 2011's One Night Stand with Angle winning in a tables match. Angle soon found himself coiled for the main event after knocking Orton off at Great American Bash 2011 to earn the right to move forward at 1# contender. Angle saw the World Heavyweight Champion Christian for Summer Slam 2011. Christian has become top baby face loved and admired by the crowd.And it's shown, but Angle puts a split in that taking some fans away. But, Christian saw Angle as trying to take his spotlight. As Angle's been in the spotlight 12 years now. Angle and Christian faced in high profile match at Summer Slam 2011 with Angle getting the win. Angle took home the World Heavyweight Championship again.
Angle kept rolling with the title, as Christian would aide Angle from attacks from Dibiase and Rhodes. And Christian proved to be great friend building to rematch at No Mercy 2011. With Christian lying, and cheating his way back to the title. Christian cheated Angle's trust and it sure showed. Christian would disrespect Angle and mock him, but he knows the man when he was angry and it was cat and mouse game which built to Halloween Havoc 2011 with Christian getting DQ'ed on near defeat. Christian was running from something he was scared to face. And it was Kurt Angle. Christian found advantage in match that Angle's never had and it's Christian's specialty. TLC. Angle would capture back the World Heavyweight Championship again.
Angle was now the man on SmackDown. And, next in line was a old rival by the name of Cody Rhodes. Rhodes was backed by the money and resources of his best riend Ted Dibiase. Rhodes owns clean victory on Angle and would get in the champions head. Attempting to do damage to Angle's face and using Dibiase's personal security to his advantage. Angle would defeat Rhodes with the odds stacked at Survivor Series 2011. Angle then would face Ted Dibiase in Steel Cage at Armageddon 2011. After Angle attacked Rhodes more in attempt to injury Rhodes. So, Rhodes gave Dibiase his spot and was the gate keeper. Angle did win, and would take win at Royal Rumble 2012 in Triple Threat match. Taking another win in Elimination Chamber match at No Way Out 2012. Angle was on the fast track to WrestleMania 28. And it was a newly defined Daniel Bryan with a new ego winning the 2012 Rumble. Bryan would not respect Angle and walk all over him. While the veteran was huge supporter. Although, Angle snapped to teaching the rookie much needed lesson in respect. Bryan would defeat Angle at WrestleMania 28. Although it wasn't over as Angle wanted rematch and was given one gutting the young champion and his ego to Backlash 2012. Which ended in no contest with Bryan rolled on his back and Angle rumored to have tapped out. Judgment Day 2012 rolled around and a Iron Man match was called in. Two of the greatest wrestlers to live were going to fight it out in Iron man match. But it went past the clock and ended in a draw. Building to one final Two out of 3 falls match at One Night Stand that will go however it long must go. Both fought their hearts out and Bryan closed it out with victory.
Angle once again would take some time off returning in February 2013. Angle would return and get linked into rivalry with Dolph Ziggler. As Ziggler would disrespect Angle on his return and attack him making statement. Ziggler states he's ready for Angle. Ziggler would take a huge leap forward beating Angle on the grandest stage of them all at WrestleMania 29. Although, Angle would convince Raw General Manager Ric Flair for a rematch at Backlash 2013, where Angle won and refused to let go breaking Ziggler's ankle. Ziggler would vow revenge, but needed his enforcer to enact it. Creating match at Extreme Rules 2013 in Stretcher match. Two raw athletes face off, Angle would take the win. Angle seeming to have moved forward would defeat Chris Jericho in friendly challenge at Great American Bash 2013. Angle would then challenge WWE Champion John Cena to another historic showdown and Cena would gladly accept, because at this rate it was just one and off saga of respect. Cena would win with help from Ziggler. Ziggler had cost Angle the match. Ziggler was ready to compete would slide his way out of matches and do anything to have match with Angle. Angle would take the loss at Summer Slam 2013.
Angle would have ambitions to face off against Ziggler again, but was attacked and massacred by Brock Lesnar. Angle would return in October looking to find Lesnar and get the match, and after lobbying and turmoil finally got a new and improved Lesnar in a Hell in a Cell match. Angle's age is showing and Lesnar's growth in power is depicted. Lesnar gets a massive victory against Angle at Survivor Series 2013. Angle would disappear, only to return in February 2014. Being added into Elimination Chamber for the win to face the World Heavyweight Champion Cm Punk at WrestleMania XXX. Punk since returned in August has grown sick of the fans and WWE. And is running rough shot and he's damn sick of this company and everything about it. And sick of not being the main event. Punk would see Angle the man he started his legacy and target Angle. Punk would attempt this time to truly bring WWE to it's knees and leave. Angle would make Punk tapout in rematch 7 years in the making and leave as World Champion.
Angle was once again World Heavyweight Champion the list just keeps growing. Angle would go on to pick up wins against Alberto Delrio, Kofi Kingston, Demon Kane and others to retain his title. Angle's starting to slowdown and Cesaro is growing in this company. Cesaro is moving up and is going against aging Angle. Cesaro takes the win at Summer Slam 2014 to win the title.
Angle soon starts new program with Ted Dibiase who clean sweeps Angle to Survivor Series 2014. Angle decides to take a extended hiatus.
Kurt Angle returns at Survivor Series 2015, joining his team to defeat the Wyatt Family. Bray targets Angle trying to make Angle joint he cult and convert him to what he needs be and manifesting in Angles mind. Bray initally does well at thispicking wins up, but Angle overcomes this in Steel Cage at Fast Lane. Angle in triumph way stands up to Kevin Owens for his statements and belittling of Angle's return. Owens does pick up win at WrestleMania 32.
Angle once again takes time off. Angle speaks of the current state of where he is at Summer Slam 2016 of months of silence. Angle is confronted by Sting (Who does not retire yet) Sting speaks to Angle of making history and years this could of been Angle decides to make up for lost time in other words. In the months building Angle knocks off Samoa Joe in series of wins and takes back on Kevin Owens. Angle trains his hardest for Survivor Series 2016. Angle and Sting face off, but Angle loses.
Angle is attacked by Kevin Owens the next night but is saved by Roman Reigns. Angle attacks Roman Reigns. Stating he never needed Reigns. Turning Heel. Angle disappears but finally reappears to get Speared and eliminated by Reigns at the 2017 Royal Rumble. Reigns and Angle would face at WrestleMania 33 with Angle sliding out with victory. Angle would seem to indulge in this reality he still has it. And would take job for Triple H to take out Seth Rollins. Angle and Rollins would face off at Payback 2017, Angle was impressive and brought is A-Game to the table. But, lost to Rollins.
Triple H would attack Angle and beat him down to a pulp. Triple H would leave Angle battered. Angle would return attacking AJ Styles in the Summer of 2017 trying to jumpstart feud for the US Champion forgetting what happened. Angle and Styles would trade the US title 3 Paperviews back to back ending in October 2017 with Styles winning at the hands of Braun Strowman.
Angle would face Strowman confused of his actions. Strowman and Angle would face in Anything goes match at Survivor Series 2017. Angle would fight hard but be decimated. Many thought it was the end until Kurt Angle returned confronting Triple H. It also turned out Triple H paid Strowman off. Angle and Triple H's tension of years would open up again with Angle winning at WrestleMania 34.
Angle would disappear until losing open challenge to Mustafa Ali at Summer Slam 2018, and engaging in rivalry with Drew Mcintyre beating him in Last Man Standing at Survivor Series 2018.
Angle finally would see his time his over. Angle would reflect, and saw one man to end it. The same man he brought in, John Cena. John Cena and Kurt Angle. One last time to the grandest stage of them. The story ends with Angle going out on his back at WrestleMania 35.
Angle would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2020 and would serve as Raw GM in 2020.