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TNA Total Nonstop Action
This category is for information regarding TNA Total Non Stop Action - a professional wrestling promotion owned by Jeff Jarret.
932 Questions
Why does WWE never mention TNA but TNA mentions WWE?
because TNA wants WWE to respond and start a feud but WWE doesn't care
Vince McMahon Doesn't Care about TNA It doesn't respond because wwe can not condone violence between companies it's just a friendly Ratings Competition Between wwe and tna and tna wants wwe to respond for more publicity and ratings and is making the company worse by taking Ex-WWE Superstars just like WcW And Scott hall and syxx-PAC are story line for play to make them think that they are from wwe but really are in tna just like WcW it's all about stealing the ratings and superstars and fans from wwe tna is just WcW Part 2 to me And It's Going To End The same way tna out of business And WWE Still on top and i don't mean sexually so put that in your juice box and suck it!
That is incredibly wrong. TNA has stolen everything Vince McMahon built up. It just eats away at him that he can't compete with TNA anymore. They are selling out crowds and everything now. Plus, all his talent is going to tna.
^ TNA Mark there.
while i agree TNA does take away WWE stars that WWE no longer wants, but lets get the facts straight Jeff Hardy for example constantly got himself in trouble and WWE got a lot of heat from their talent getting in trouble with the law as well as drug use and since they are for now PG they have to drop the hammer. TNA does not care that these wrestlers get in trouble as long as they can say that they got another star WWE/WCW/ECW made famous to let them steal the spotlight and attempt and fail every time at making WWE respond they only have one of WWE's stars that WWE still wants and that's Angle. TNA had it's chance at utilizing it's younger stats but they went the usual route WWE and WCW did (typical TNA fashion copying) and left the young stars on the back burner and letting stars that have already established themselves steal most of the spotlight.
Kurt Angle Left WWE because WWE works their stars harder and they barley can get time off while they travel around the world most of the year. TNA most of their shows are "house shows" so it;s easier for a wrestler to take off more often besides TNA talent gets paid a lot less. Angle likes being able to spend more time with is family and WWE couldn't give him that. from what i see Kurt Angle looks like he's about to retire or something their using him less not sure why.
4 Years ago TNA brought something that could've given them the upper hand on WWE and that the Innovation of the X-Division(A.K.A the only thing worth watching in TNA that can't be seen in WWE) but they dropped that soon as Kurt joined and they started using old talent more and younger talent less, everything TNA does now can be seen in WWE, corny story lines, overrated wrestlers getting the championship and sometimes the same wrestlers, faction takeovers(immorNWO takeover), sexy but useless female wrestlers that could do better as valets, annoying authority figures, wrestlers returning after months of being absent and thrown right into the main event title hunt.
Im a FAN of WRESTLING and ENTERTAINMENT and i watch both shows and WWE and TNA are practically the same only WWE has more money to blow.
I would love to see TNA Vs WWE but, as of yet TNA has done nothing for WWE for take notice.
PLEASE STOP with the WCW 2.0/WCW Part 2, your insulting WCW. WCW had class, innovation and they EARNED WWE's attention, TNA will never do anything to get noticed for more than a WWE/WCW/ECW Has-Been Warehouse. once they take a chance on their young talent and utilize them right, WWE will take notice, TNA young stars are the only way their company won't flop and end up like WCW post monday night wars.
How much do tna wrestlers get paid?
TNA wrestlers make a good amount...But obviously not as much as the employee's of World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. But, still a fair amount to about 500,000 for guys like Angle or a wrestler who has been around for a while or is a very popular wrestler.
How do you do a finisher on tna impact ps2?
You have to be in the right position this includes your opponent when your in the right position the words "press a+b to use your finisher" press that to use it keep in mind your momentum most be on full (flashing f) your finisher is able to be countered so use it at the right time
What time does TNA impact come on on saturdays and what channel?
no, they come on Thursdays at 8 and the replay is at 11 pm
I don't know who he is, but the question should be why do you care?
So what is X guy lost his virginity at X age. It is not important.
You can lose you virginity when you feel it is right, not based on when everyone else is doing it.
Listening to everyone else is lame, the cool thing to do is wait till you feel the time has come, not when another person says it has to!
Just listen to you feelings, don't let anyone else tell you what those should be, when you meet the right person, you will know it. (assuming you are a virgin, I'm one too if you didn't guess.) No need to rush.
Why did Jeff Hardy leave the WWE?
jeff hardy talks about in his part of the hardy story, he got involved, he smoked, drank, there are vids of him on youtube singing when he's drunk, but anyway, he had skipped shows, just wanted to explore some options.
What are Matt and Jeff Hardy's background?
The hardys nationality are USA .
The hardys great great great great grandfather is Richard hardy from England. Unsure about their mothers side. I am an extremely distant relative of the hardys thru my great great great grandfather Jim hardy
Until the WWE release a statement on www.WWE.com about the release of Mark Calaway who plays The Undertaker, he is still contracted to World Wrestling Entertainment, thus meaning even is he has been released, he is under the no compete cause anyway. Although this is currently not the case as of June 2nd, 2008.
The storyline with The Undertaker at the moment is that he is currently 'Fired' which ultimately removes him from TV for a certain time scale. He may be gone due to recuperation which will happen over the following months.
Lita went on tour with her band 1 year ago she has not returned to raw sence.There is really no date for her to return,every sence the day she left she has no return there has been a letter written to wwe saying that lita will return in 2009 that letter was sent 2007 when she left who knows.
She was just on RAW, November 1st, 2010. I can't say if this is a one time only thing, or if she's actually back.
no, he is a very religious man him being a christian he doesnt smoke
Is Kurt angle a good wrestler?
Date of Birth
9 December 1968, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth Name
Kurt Steven Angle
Nickname
American Hero
King Kurt
Wrestling Machine
Height
5' 10" (1.78 m)
Mini Biography
Born December 9, 1968. 1996 Olympic Gold Medal winner in the 220lbs weight category. First ever wrestler to hold the WCW and WWF World Championships during the same calendar year, and has held WWF, Intercontinental, European and Hardcore championships all on separate occasions. Likes to listen to the Olympics theme. also went clarion with my dad.
IMDb Mini Biography By: Ryan Harrison (cornflake101@hotmail.com)
Spouse
Karen Angle (19 December 1998 - 2008) (divorced) 2 children
Trade Mark
Trademark move: Multiple German Suplexes (a chain of 3 or more German suplexes)
Professional Wrestling Finishing move: Angle Slam
Trademark move: European Uppercut
Trademark move: Body Scissors
Trademark move: Figure Four Leglock around the ringpost
Trademark move: German Suplex
Trademark move: Rolling German Suplexes
Trademark move: Moonsault
Trademark move: Overhead Belly-to-Belly Suplex
Trademark move: Top Rope Overhead Belly-to-Belly Suplex
Trademark move: Crossface Chickenwing (2000)
Trademark move: Bridging Belly-to-Back Suplex (1999)
Professional Wrestling Finishing move: Super Angle Slam/Super Olympic Slam (Top rope spinning belly-to-back suplex)
Professional Wrestling Finishing move: Standing/grapevined Ankle Lock
Finishing move: Angle Slam/Olympic Slam (Spinning belly-to-back suplex)
Trivia
1996 Olympic Gold Medalist in freestyle wrestling.
Defeated _Val Venis_ for the WWF European Title on February 10, 2000.
Won the WWF Intercontinental Belt at No Way Out 2000 from _Chris Jericho_ while still holding the WWF European Belt. He therefore became a "Euro- continental" Champion.
Has bench pressed 420 pounds and has squatted 630 pounds.
Plays the drums.
He was pinned in his first wrestling match. He was eight years old at the time, and got pinned by a chubby kid at the first wrestling camp he attended.
Had a tryout with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1995, although he did not play college football.
The year 2000 WWF King of the Ring.
Got his first Pay-Per-View WWE Championship shot at SummerSlam 2000 on August 27, 2000. He was in a Triple Threat Match against champ The Rock and Triple H, ended up getting concussion before the bell rang after a pre-match fight with Triple H. He lost to The Rock. After the match had finished Kurt Angle returned to the ring to carry 'The Game' _Triple H_'s wife _Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley_ to the back.
Was given a WWF World Title reign after WWF owner Vince McMahon was impressed with the way he carried on with his match with Triple H at Summerslam 2000 despite suffering an unplanned (and very real) concussion after a table collapsed during a move.
Younger brother of Eric Angle.
Graduated from Mt Lebanon High School in 1987.
Won the gold medal at the 1996 Olympic with a not fully healed broken vertebrae in his neck.
At one point, Angle considered trying out for the 2004 Olympics (freestyle wrestling) and was supposedly given a full blessing by _Vince McMahon_ to pursue that avenue. Angle was further encouraged during an impromptu wrestling contest with _Brock Lesnar_ before a WWE event in 2003, which he won despite the facts that Lesnar outweighed him by a considerable margin and was during his college years considered the most dominant wrestler in the NCAA. Due to a combination of factors, however, Angle ultimately decided against trying out.
Will be facing "Edge" in a Hair vs. Hair match at Judgement Day 2002.
Lost the "Hair Match" at WWE Judgement Day!
Originally from Dormont, a suburb of Pittsburgh
After winning Gold in Olympics, had brief stint as a Sports anchor on WPGH Fox-53 Pittsburgh. The title of his segment was "The Angle on Sports".
First on-screen kiss was with Stephanie McMahon, the Boss' daughter.
Father was killed in a construction accident
With _Chris Benoit_, won the very first WWE (Smackdown Brand) tag team championship at No Mercy, by eliminating Edge and Rey Mysterio
Heads the "Smackdown Your Vote" campaign.
Since debuting in the WWF/WWE (Survivor Series 1999), he has wrestled every American Pay-Per-View.
Lost the WWE title to _Brock Lesnar_ at Wrestlemania XIX. [March 2003]
Became the first person to kick out of the 'F5' during his match with Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania XIX
The first move he executed in the WWF was a Fireman Carry
Underwent spinal surgery on his neck in April 2003 performed by Dr Jhu. His neck problems dated back to his amateur wrestling days when he broke his neck during Olympic Tryouts. Kurt's attitude to professional wrestling and his desire to perform his best each night also did not help his injury. However Kurt shocked the WWE by wanting to get back in the ring just two weeks after his neck surgery. Fortunately the WWE Officials refused to allow him until he had medical clearance. However, this did not stop him from returning to the gym to begin working out for his comeback and actually sneaking into the ring before Smackdown tapings to take bumps (moves) to see how his neck had improved. On June 5th 2003 Kurt Angle made his return to WWE Television on Smackdown just two months after having surgery. He was originally estimated at being out for 12-14 months.
His first WWF loss was to débutant Tazz at Pay-Per-View Royal Rumble on 23rd January 2000. He was beaten by _Tazz_ when Tazz used his submission called the Tazzmission on him
In August 2003 he beat The _Big Show_ in a street fight on WWE TV Smackdown and then beat Brock Lesnar in a WWE championship match at the WWE PPV Summerslam. He is the first professional wrestler to make _Brock Lesnar_ submit to lose a match.
In July 2003 he beat then WWE champion Brock Lesnar and the 500 pound giant The Big Show in a triple threat match at the WWE pay-per-view(PPV) Vengeance to earn his fourth WWE World Championship. This is considered a great feat in that Angle recently came back from neck surgery to accomplish it.
His first WWF loss was to the late _Owen Hart_ in a dark match.
No longer allowed to refer to his finishing move as the "Olympic Slam", due to the National Olympic Committee. Now calls it the "Angle Slam."
Became the first man to lose two titles in one night without ever losing a fall at WrestleMania 2000 in a Triple Threat match with _Chris Benoit_ and _Chris Jericho_.
WWF King of the Ring 2000. Won the tournament by defeating _Rikishi_ in the finals.
Former WWF Euro-Continental Champion, holding both the WWF Intercontinental Title and the WWF European Title at the same time.
Former member of the wCw/ECW Alliance in 2001. He was the mole in Team wCw/ECW who caused them to lose to Team WWF at the Survivor Series 2001. He attacked fellow Alliance member "Stone Cold" _Steve Austin_ during the main- event which allowed The Rock to finish off Austin. Because of Angle's interference the WWF defeated and destroyed the wCw/ECW Alliance.
When he first started wrestling in the WWF (now WWE), he wore all medals he'd won in Olympic competition (there were about 7 in all). After some while, he decided to wear only 2 of them.
Was thrown off a 25 foot ledge on to concrete by _Big Show_ at WWE Smackdown! on April 15, 2004. Due to the internal and external injuries, he announced two weeks later on Smackdown (in a wheelchair) that he can no longer wrestle.
Notable Wrestling Title Wins Include: PPW Heavyweight title; PNW Tennessee Heavyweight title WWE Intercontinental title; WWF European title; WWF King of The Ring 2000; WWE title; WWE Hardcore title; WCW Heavyweight title; WCW United States title; WWE World Heavyweight title.
The only pro wrestler inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Returned to the ring and defeated _Eddie Guerrero_ at Summer Slam 2004 (15. 08. 2004) making his opponent tap to the Ankle Lock. He was defeated by Guerrero when they wrestled for the WWE Championship at Wrestle Mania XX which took place in March 2004.
Was the first American to win a gold medal in the 220 lb freestyle wrestling.
In October of 2002, became one of the five superstars to hold all 5 major WWE Champsionships (_Shawn Michaels_, _Triple H_, _Chris Jericho_ and Eddie Guerrero have also done this). Known to be Grand Slam Champions, the titles were the WWE World Championship, the World Tag Team Championships, The Intercontinental Championship and the European Championship (The European Champion is now defunct to make it limited to anyone to become a Grand Slam Champion.)
His entrance theme, "Medal," is a slightly modified version of "The Patriot" Del Wilkes' theme. In mid-2001, fans chanted the words "You Suck!" to the beat of the music. Since then, the chants have always been part of Angle's entrance.
Every time he cuts a promo in the ring, the fans follow up each sentence with a "WHAT?" chant, even though it's supposed to be Stone Cold Steve Austin's gimmick.
In 2004 served as the General Manager of Smackdown.
Angle has stated in a number of interviews that he actually burned the first offer McMahon's WWE (then the WWF) presented him with after his success in the 1996 Olympics, due to the lack of respect he had at the time for professional wrestling which he viewed as a joke that tarnished the image of amateur wrestling. After a few failed jobs, including an unsuccessful sports commentating gig at a local television station, Angle decided to pursue professional wrestling and said he not only found it incredibly challenging but also gained a new respect for the industry and its participants. However, despite numerous attempts, he has still yet to gain back the respect he lost from the freestyle amateur wrestling community.
He won a Battle Royal to become World Heavyweight Champion on the 13 January 2006 edition of WWE Smackdown.
Attended Clarion University in Clarion, Pennsylvania where he met his mentor and coach Bob Bubb. He won a pair of NCAA Heavyweight titles in 1990.
Has stated in many interviews he will pursue an acting career after he retires from professional wrestling.
Previous Managers: Steve Blackman, Bob Backlund, Stephanie McMahon- Helmsley, Trish Stratus, Paul Heyman, Luther Reigns, Eric Bischoff, Daivari.
Has a daughter Kyra (b. December 2, 2002) and a son Kody (b. October 26, 2006).
Former WWE Hardcore Champion.
Personal Quotes
(To Kane): "You say you're the Big Red Machine? Well I'm the Big Red, White and Blue Machine!"
(while in Vancouver) "In Canada, you can't even have a barbecue in your backyard without being attacked by a moose or even a grizzly bar. Then again the Grizzlies don't beat anyone here in Vancouver, oh it's true, it's true."
Where Are They Now
(August 2003) (August 24) Defends the WWE Championship successfully against _Brock Lesnar_ at WWE SummerSlam.
(September 2003) Lost Iron Man Match for the WWE title to Brock Lesnar 5 falls to 4 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
(September 2003) Challenged Bret Hart to a match at a future date (possibly Wrestlemania XX at Madison Square Garden)
(February 2004) Turned heel on SmackDown! during Eddie Guerrero's title defense against his nephew, Chavo Jr. Will face Eddie for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania XX.
(March 2004) Wrestled for the last time in WWE due to previous neck injuries. Kurt Angle vs Eddie Guerrero at Wrestlemania XX.
(March 2004) Announced as the new General Manager of SmackDown.
(August 2004) Fired by Vince McMahon as the GM of Smackdown for having fake injuries and throwing his weight around.
(April 2005) Will face _Shawn Michaels_ at Wrestlemania 21 in their first match against each other.
(April 2005) Defeated Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 21 when he made HBK tap out to the ankle lock.
(June 2005) Has been drafted to "Raw" from "Smackdown" during this year's Draft Lottery.
(August 2005) Defeated _Eugene_ at Summerslam and will be in a major feud with _John Cena_ for the WWE Title.
(September 2005) Is scheduled to face John Cena for the WWE Championship at Unforgiven.
(December 2005) Set to face John Cena alongside Shawn Michaels, Carlito, Chris Masters and Kane for the WWE Championship in an Elimination Chamber Match at New Year's Revolution 2005.
(January 2006) Made a surprise appearance on SmackDown! to compete in a 20-man Battle Royal for the newly-vacated World Heavyweight Championship. He won the match by last eliminating Mark Henry to become the new World Heavyweight Champion.
(January 2006) Succesfully defended the World Heavyweight Championship against Mark Henry at the Royal Rumble.
(February 2006) Will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against the _Undertaker_ at No Way Out.
(February 2006) Defeated the Undertaker at No Way Out and defended the World Heavyweight Championship.
(March 2006) Will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against _Rey Mysterio_ and _Randy Orton_ in a triple threat match at Wrestlemania 22 on April 2nd on Pay-Per-View.
(April 2006) Lost the title to Rey Mysterio.
(August 2006) Released from WWE
(August 2006) Released from WWE contract due to health reasons
(September 2006) Joined TNA Wrestling after the No Surrender PPV
(2007) Is now on TNA Wrestling Impact and is feuding with Somoea Joe and Christian Cage.
Date of Birth
9 December 1968, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth Name
Kurt Steven Angle
Nickname
American Hero
King Kurt
Wrestling Machine
Height
5' 10" (1.78 m)
Mini Biography
Born December 9, 1968. 1996 Olympic Gold Medal winner in the 220lbs weight category. First ever wrestler to hold the WCW and WWF World Championships during the same calendar year, and has held WWF, Intercontinental, European and Hardcore championships all on separate occasions. Likes to listen to the Olympics theme.
IMDb Mini Biography By: Ryan Harrison (cornflake101@hotmail.com)
Spouse
Karen Angle (19 December 1998 - 2008) (divorced) 2 children
Trade Mark
Trademark move: Multiple German Suplexes (a chain of 3 or more German suplexes)
Professional Wrestling Finishing move: Angle Slam
Trademark move: European Uppercut
Trademark move: Body Scissors
Trademark move: Figure Four Leglock around the ringpost
Trademark move: German Suplex
Trademark move: Rolling German Suplexes
Trademark move: Moonsault
Trademark move: Overhead Belly-to-Belly Suplex
Trademark move: Top Rope Overhead Belly-to-Belly Suplex
Trademark move: Crossface Chickenwing (2000)
Trademark move: Bridging Belly-to-Back Suplex (1999)
Professional Wrestling Finishing move: Super Angle Slam/Super Olympic Slam (Top rope spinning belly-to-back suplex)
Professional Wrestling Finishing move: Standing/grapevined Ankle Lock
Finishing move: Angle Slam/Olympic Slam (Spinning belly-to-back suplex)
Trivia
1996 Olympic Gold Medalist in freestyle wrestling.
Defeated _Val Venis_ for the WWF European Title on February 10, 2000.
Won the WWF Intercontinental Belt at No Way Out 2000 from _Chris Jericho_ while still holding the WWF European Belt. He therefore became a "Euro- continental" Champion.
Has bench pressed 420 pounds and has squatted 630 pounds.
Plays the drums.
He was pinned in his first wrestling match. He was eight years old at the time, and got pinned by a chubby kid at the first wrestling camp he attended.
Had a tryout with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1995, although he did not play college football.
The year 2000 WWF King of the Ring.
Got his first Pay-Per-View WWE Championship shot at SummerSlam 2000 on August 27, 2000. He was in a Triple Threat Match against champ The Rock and Triple H, ended up getting concussion before the bell rang after a pre-match fight with Triple H. He lost to The Rock. After the match had finished Kurt Angle returned to the ring to carry 'The Game' _Triple H_'s wife _Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley_ to the back.
Was given a WWF World Title reign after WWF owner Vince McMahon was impressed with the way he carried on with his match with Triple H at Summerslam 2000 despite suffering an unplanned (and very real) concussion after a table collapsed during a move.
Younger brother of Eric Angle.
Graduated from Mt Lebanon High School in 1987.
Won the gold medal at the 1996 Olympic with a not fully healed broken vertebrae in his neck.
At one point, Angle considered trying out for the 2004 Olympics (freestyle wrestling) and was supposedly given a full blessing by _Vince McMahon_ to pursue that avenue. Angle was further encouraged during an impromptu wrestling contest with _Brock Lesnar_ before a WWE event in 2003, which he won despite the facts that Lesnar outweighed him by a considerable margin and was during his college years considered the most dominant wrestler in the NCAA. Due to a combination of factors, however, Angle ultimately decided against trying out.
Will be facing "Edge" in a Hair vs. Hair match at Judgement Day 2002.
Lost the "Hair Match" at WWE Judgement Day!
Originally from Dormont, a suburb of Pittsburgh
After winning Gold in Olympics, had brief stint as a Sports anchor on WPGH Fox-53 Pittsburgh. The title of his segment was "The Angle on Sports".
First on-screen kiss was with Stephanie McMahon, the Boss' daughter.
Father was killed in a construction accident
With _Chris Benoit_, won the very first WWE (Smackdown Brand) tag team championship at No Mercy, by eliminating Edge and Rey Mysterio
Heads the "Smackdown Your Vote" campaign.
Since debuting in the WWF/WWE (Survivor Series 1999), he has wrestled every American Pay-Per-View.
Lost the WWE title to _Brock Lesnar_ at Wrestlemania XIX. [March 2003]
Became the first person to kick out of the 'F5' during his match with Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania XIX
The first move he executed in the WWF was a Fireman Carry
Underwent spinal surgery on his neck in April 2003 performed by Dr Jhu. His neck problems dated back to his amateur wrestling days when he broke his neck during Olympic Tryouts. Kurt's attitude to professional wrestling and his desire to perform his best each night also did not help his injury. However Kurt shocked the WWE by wanting to get back in the ring just two weeks after his neck surgery. Fortunately the WWE Officials refused to allow him until he had medical clearance. However, this did not stop him from returning to the gym to begin working out for his comeback and actually sneaking into the ring before Smackdown tapings to take bumps (moves) to see how his neck had improved. On June 5th 2003 Kurt Angle made his return to WWE Television on Smackdown just two months after having surgery. He was originally estimated at being out for 12-14 months.
His first WWF loss was to débutant Tazz at Pay-Per-View Royal Rumble on 23rd January 2000. He was beaten by _Tazz_ when Tazz used his submission called the Tazzmission on him
In August 2003 he beat The _Big Show_ in a street fight on WWE TV Smackdown and then beat Brock Lesnar in a WWE championship match at the WWE PPV Summerslam. He is the first professional wrestler to make _Brock Lesnar_ submit to lose a match.
In July 2003 he beat then WWE champion Brock Lesnar and the 500 pound giant The Big Show in a triple threat match at the WWE pay-per-view(PPV) Vengeance to earn his fourth WWE World Championship. This is considered a great feat in that Angle recently came back from neck surgery to accomplish it.
His first WWF loss was to the late _Owen Hart_ in a dark match.
No longer allowed to refer to his finishing move as the "Olympic Slam", due to the National Olympic Committee. Now calls it the "Angle Slam."
Became the first man to lose two titles in one night without ever losing a fall at WrestleMania 2000 in a Triple Threat match with _Chris Benoit_ and _Chris Jericho_.
WWF King of the Ring 2000. Won the tournament by defeating _Rikishi_ in the finals.
Former WWF Euro-Continental Champion, holding both the WWF Intercontinental Title and the WWF European Title at the same time.
Former member of the wCw/ECW Alliance in 2001. He was the mole in Team wCw/ECW who caused them to lose to Team WWF at the Survivor Series 2001. He attacked fellow Alliance member "Stone Cold" _Steve Austin_ during the main- event which allowed The Rock to finish off Austin. Because of Angle's interference the WWF defeated and destroyed the wCw/ECW Alliance.
When he first started wrestling in the WWF (now WWE), he wore all medals he'd won in Olympic competition (there were about 7 in all). After some while, he decided to wear only 2 of them.
Was thrown off a 25 foot ledge on to concrete by _Big Show_ at WWE Smackdown! on April 15, 2004. Due to the internal and external injuries, he announced two weeks later on Smackdown (in a wheelchair) that he can no longer wrestle.
Notable Wrestling Title Wins Include: PPW Heavyweight title; PNW Tennessee Heavyweight title WWE Intercontinental title; WWF European title; WWF King of The Ring 2000; WWE title; WWE Hardcore title; WCW Heavyweight title; WCW United States title; WWE World Heavyweight title.
The only pro wrestler inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Returned to the ring and defeated _Eddie Guerrero_ at Summer Slam 2004 (15. 08. 2004) making his opponent tap to the Ankle Lock. He was defeated by Guerrero when they wrestled for the WWE Championship at Wrestle Mania XX which took place in March 2004.
Was the first American to win a gold medal in the 220 lb freestyle wrestling.
In October of 2002, became one of the five superstars to hold all 5 major WWE Champsionships (_Shawn Michaels_, _Triple H_, _Chris Jericho_ and Eddie Guerrero have also done this). Known to be Grand Slam Champions, the titles were the WWE World Championship, the World Tag Team Championships, The Intercontinental Championship and the European Championship (The European Champion is now defunct to make it limited to anyone to become a Grand Slam Champion.)
His entrance theme, "Medal," is a slightly modified version of "The Patriot" Del Wilkes' theme. In mid-2001, fans chanted the words "You Suck!" to the beat of the music. Since then, the chants have always been part of Angle's entrance.
Every time he cuts a promo in the ring, the fans follow up each sentence with a "WHAT?" chant, even though it's supposed to be Stone Cold Steve Austin's gimmick.
In 2004 served as the General Manager of Smackdown.
Angle has stated in a number of interviews that he actually burned the first offer McMahon's WWE (then the WWF) presented him with after his success in the 1996 Olympics, due to the lack of respect he had at the time for professional wrestling which he viewed as a joke that tarnished the image of amateur wrestling. After a few failed jobs, including an unsuccessful sports commentating gig at a local television station, Angle decided to pursue professional wrestling and said he not only found it incredibly challenging but also gained a new respect for the industry and its participants. However, despite numerous attempts, he has still yet to gain back the respect he lost from the freestyle amateur wrestling community.
He won a Battle Royal to become World Heavyweight Champion on the 13 January 2006 edition of WWE Smackdown.
Attended Clarion University in Clarion, Pennsylvania where he met his mentor and coach Bob Bubb. He won a pair of NCAA Heavyweight titles in 1990.
Has stated in many interviews he will pursue an acting career after he retires from professional wrestling.
Previous Managers: Steve Blackman, Bob Backlund, Stephanie McMahon- Helmsley, Trish Stratus, Paul Heyman, Luther Reigns, Eric Bischoff, Daivari.
Has a daughter Kyra (b. December 2, 2002) and a son Kody (b. October 26, 2006).
Former WWE Hardcore Champion.
Personal Quotes
(To Kane): "You say you're the Big Red Machine? Well I'm the Big Red, White and Blue Machine!"
(while in Vancouver) "In Canada, you can't even have a barbecue in your backyard without being attacked by a moose or even a grizzly bar. Then again the Grizzlies don't beat anyone here in Vancouver, oh it's true, it's true."
Where Are They Now
(August 2003) (August 24) Defends the WWE Championship successfully against _Brock Lesnar_ at WWE SummerSlam.
(September 2003) Lost Iron Man Match for the WWE title to Brock Lesnar 5 falls to 4 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
(September 2003) Challenged Bret Hart to a match at a future date (possibly Wrestlemania XX at Madison Square Garden)
(February 2004) Turned heel on SmackDown! during Eddie Guerrero's title defense against his nephew, Chavo Jr. Will face Eddie for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania XX.
(March 2004) Wrestled for the last time in WWE due to previous neck injuries. Kurt Angle vs Eddie Guerrero at Wrestlemania XX.
(March 2004) Announced as the new General Manager of SmackDown.
(August 2004) Fired by Vince McMahon as the GM of Smackdown for having fake injuries and throwing his weight around.
(April 2005) Will face _Shawn Michaels_ at Wrestlemania 21 in their first match against each other.
(April 2005) Defeated Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 21 when he made HBK tap out to the ankle lock.
(June 2005) Has been drafted to "Raw" from "Smackdown" during this year's Draft Lottery.
(August 2005) Defeated _Eugene_ at Summerslam and will be in a major feud with _John Cena_ for the WWE Title.
(September 2005) Is scheduled to face John Cena for the WWE Championship at Unforgiven.
(December 2005) Set to face John Cena alongside Shawn Michaels, Carlito, Chris Masters and Kane for the WWE Championship in an Elimination Chamber Match at New Year's Revolution 2005.
(January 2006) Made a surprise appearance on SmackDown! to compete in a 20-man Battle Royal for the newly-vacated World Heavyweight Championship. He won the match by last eliminating Mark Henry to become the new World Heavyweight Champion.
(January 2006) Succesfully defended the World Heavyweight Championship against Mark Henry at the Royal Rumble.
(February 2006) Will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against the _Undertaker_ at No Way Out.
(February 2006) Defeated the Undertaker at No Way Out and defended the World Heavyweight Championship.
(March 2006) Will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against _Rey Mysterio_ and _Randy Orton_ in a triple threat match at Wrestlemania 22 on April 2nd on Pay-Per-View.
(April 2006) Lost the title to Rey Mysterio.
(August 2006) Released from WWE
(August 2006) Released from WWE contract due to health reasons
(September 2006) Joined TNA Wrestling after the No Surrender PPV
(2007) Is now on TNA Wrestling Impact and is feuding with Somoea Joe and Christian Cage.
Date of Birth
9 December 1968, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth Name
Kurt Steven Angle
Nickname
American Hero
King Kurt
Wrestling Machine
Height
5' 10" (1.78 m)
Mini Biography
Born December 9, 1968. 1996 Olympic Gold Medal winner in the 220lbs weight category. First ever wrestler to hold the WCW and WWF World Championships during the same calendar year, and has held WWF, Intercontinental, European and Hardcore championships all on separate occasions. Likes to listen to the Olympics theme.
IMDb Mini Biography By: Ryan Harrison (cornflake101@hotmail.com)
Spouse
Karen Angle (19 December 1998 - 2008) (divorced) 2 children
Trade Mark
Trademark move: Multiple German Suplexes (a chain of 3 or more German suplexes)
Professional Wrestling Finishing move: Angle Slam
Trademark move: European Uppercut
Trademark move: Body Scissors
Trademark move: Figure Four Leglock around the ringpost
Trademark move: German Suplex
Trademark move: Rolling German Suplexes
Trademark move: Moonsault
Trademark move: Overhead Belly-to-Belly Suplex
Trademark move: Top Rope Overhead Belly-to-Belly Suplex
Trademark move: Crossface Chickenwing (2000)
Trademark move: Bridging Belly-to-Back Suplex (1999)
Professional Wrestling Finishing move: Super Angle Slam/Super Olympic Slam (Top rope spinning belly-to-back suplex)
Professional Wrestling Finishing move: Standing/grapevined Ankle Lock
Finishing move: Angle Slam/Olympic Slam (Spinning belly-to-back suplex)
Trivia
1996 Olympic Gold Medalist in freestyle wrestling.
Defeated _Val Venis_ for the WWF European Title on February 10, 2000.
Won the WWF Intercontinental Belt at No Way Out 2000 from _Chris Jericho_ while still holding the WWF European Belt. He therefore became a "Euro- continental" Champion.
Has bench pressed 420 pounds and has squatted 630 pounds.
Plays the drums.
He was pinned in his first wrestling match. He was eight years old at the time, and got pinned by a chubby kid at the first wrestling camp he attended.
Had a tryout with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1995, although he did not play college football.
The year 2000 WWF King of the Ring.
Got his first Pay-Per-View WWE Championship shot at SummerSlam 2000 on August 27, 2000. He was in a Triple Threat Match against champ The Rock and Triple H, ended up getting concussion before the bell rang after a pre-match fight with Triple H. He lost to The Rock. After the match had finished Kurt Angle returned to the ring to carry 'The Game' _Triple H_'s wife _Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley_ to the back.
Was given a WWF World Title reign after WWF owner Vince McMahon was impressed with the way he carried on with his match with Triple H at Summerslam 2000 despite suffering an unplanned (and very real) concussion after a table collapsed during a move.
Younger brother of Eric Angle.
Graduated from Mt Lebanon High School in 1987.
Won the gold medal at the 1996 Olympic with a not fully healed broken vertebrae in his neck.
At one point, Angle considered trying out for the 2004 Olympics (freestyle wrestling) and was supposedly given a full blessing by _Vince McMahon_ to pursue that avenue. Angle was further encouraged during an impromptu wrestling contest with _Brock Lesnar_ before a WWE event in 2003, which he won despite the facts that Lesnar outweighed him by a considerable margin and was during his college years considered the most dominant wrestler in the NCAA. Due to a combination of factors, however, Angle ultimately decided against trying out.
Will be facing "Edge" in a Hair vs. Hair match at Judgement Day 2002.
Lost the "Hair Match" at WWE Judgement Day!
Originally from Dormont, a suburb of Pittsburgh
After winning Gold in Olympics, had brief stint as a Sports anchor on WPGH Fox-53 Pittsburgh. The title of his segment was "The Angle on Sports".
First on-screen kiss was with Stephanie McMahon, the Boss' daughter.
Father was killed in a construction accident
With _Chris Benoit_, won the very first WWE (Smackdown Brand) tag team championship at No Mercy, by eliminating Edge and Rey Mysterio
Heads the "Smackdown Your Vote" campaign.
Since debuting in the WWF/WWE (Survivor Series 1999), he has wrestled every American Pay-Per-View.
Lost the WWE title to _Brock Lesnar_ at Wrestlemania XIX. [March 2003]
Became the first person to kick out of the 'F5' during his match with Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania XIX
The first move he executed in the WWF was a Fireman Carry
Underwent spinal surgery on his neck in April 2003 performed by Dr Jhu. His neck problems dated back to his amateur wrestling days when he broke his neck during Olympic Tryouts. Kurt's attitude to professional wrestling and his desire to perform his best each night also did not help his injury. However Kurt shocked the WWE by wanting to get back in the ring just two weeks after his neck surgery. Fortunately the WWE Officials refused to allow him until he had medical clearance. However, this did not stop him from returning to the gym to begin working out for his comeback and actually sneaking into the ring before Smackdown tapings to take bumps (moves) to see how his neck had improved. On June 5th 2003 Kurt Angle made his return to WWE Television on Smackdown just two months after having surgery. He was originally estimated at being out for 12-14 months.
His first WWF loss was to débutant Tazz at Pay-Per-View Royal Rumble on 23rd January 2000. He was beaten by _Tazz_ when Tazz used his submission called the Tazzmission on him
In August 2003 he beat The _Big Show_ in a street fight on WWE TV Smackdown and then beat Brock Lesnar in a WWE championship match at the WWE PPV Summerslam. He is the first professional wrestler to make _Brock Lesnar_ submit to lose a match.
In July 2003 he beat then WWE champion Brock Lesnar and the 500 pound giant The Big Show in a triple threat match at the WWE pay-per-view(PPV) Vengeance to earn his fourth WWE World Championship. This is considered a great feat in that Angle recently came back from neck surgery to accomplish it.
His first WWF loss was to the late _Owen Hart_ in a dark match.
No longer allowed to refer to his finishing move as the "Olympic Slam", due to the National Olympic Committee. Now calls it the "Angle Slam."
Became the first man to lose two titles in one night without ever losing a fall at WrestleMania 2000 in a Triple Threat match with _Chris Benoit_ and _Chris Jericho_.
WWF King of the Ring 2000. Won the tournament by defeating _Rikishi_ in the finals.
Former WWF Euro-Continental Champion, holding both the WWF Intercontinental Title and the WWF European Title at the same time.
Former member of the wCw/ECW Alliance in 2001. He was the mole in Team wCw/ECW who caused them to lose to Team WWF at the Survivor Series 2001. He attacked fellow Alliance member "Stone Cold" _Steve Austin_ during the main- event which allowed The Rock to finish off Austin. Because of Angle's interference the WWF defeated and destroyed the wCw/ECW Alliance.
When he first started wrestling in the WWF (now WWE), he wore all medals he'd won in Olympic competition (there were about 7 in all). After some while, he decided to wear only 2 of them.
Was thrown off a 25 foot ledge on to concrete by _Big Show_ at WWE Smackdown! on April 15, 2004. Due to the internal and external injuries, he announced two weeks later on Smackdown (in a wheelchair) that he can no longer wrestle.
Notable Wrestling Title Wins Include: PPW Heavyweight title; PNW Tennessee Heavyweight title WWE Intercontinental title; WWF European title; WWF King of The Ring 2000; WWE title; WWE Hardcore title; WCW Heavyweight title; WCW United States title; WWE World Heavyweight title.
The only pro wrestler inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Returned to the ring and defeated _Eddie Guerrero_ at Summer Slam 2004 (15. 08. 2004) making his opponent tap to the Ankle Lock. He was defeated by Guerrero when they wrestled for the WWE Championship at Wrestle Mania XX which took place in March 2004.
Was the first American to win a gold medal in the 220 lb freestyle wrestling.
In October of 2002, became one of the five superstars to hold all 5 major WWE Champsionships (_Shawn Michaels_, _Triple H_, _Chris Jericho_ and Eddie Guerrero have also done this). Known to be Grand Slam Champions, the titles were the WWE World Championship, the World Tag Team Championships, The Intercontinental Championship and the European Championship (The European Champion is now defunct to make it limited to anyone to become a Grand Slam Champion.)
His entrance theme, "Medal," is a slightly modified version of "The Patriot" Del Wilkes' theme. In mid-2001, fans chanted the words "You Suck!" to the beat of the music. Since then, the chants have always been part of Angle's entrance.
Every time he cuts a promo in the ring, the fans follow up each sentence with a "WHAT?" chant, even though it's supposed to be Stone Cold Steve Austin's gimmick.
In 2004 served as the General Manager of Smackdown.
Angle has stated in a number of interviews that he actually burned the first offer McMahon's WWE (then the WWF) presented him with after his success in the 1996 Olympics, due to the lack of respect he had at the time for professional wrestling which he viewed as a joke that tarnished the image of amateur wrestling. After a few failed jobs, including an unsuccessful sports commentating gig at a local television station, Angle decided to pursue professional wrestling and said he not only found it incredibly challenging but also gained a new respect for the industry and its participants. However, despite numerous attempts, he has still yet to gain back the respect he lost from the freestyle amateur wrestling community.
He won a Battle Royal to become World Heavyweight Champion on the 13 January 2006 edition of WWE Smackdown.
Attended Clarion University in Clarion, Pennsylvania where he met his mentor and coach Bob Bubb. He won a pair of NCAA Heavyweight titles in 1990.
Has stated in many interviews he will pursue an acting career after he retires from professional wrestling.
Previous Managers: Steve Blackman, Bob Backlund, Stephanie McMahon- Helmsley, Trish Stratus, Paul Heyman, Luther Reigns, Eric Bischoff, Daivari.
Has a daughter Kyra (b. December 2, 2002) and a son Kody (b. October 26, 2006).
Former WWE Hardcore Champion.
Personal Quotes
(To Kane): "You say you're the Big Red Machine? Well I'm the Big Red, White and Blue Machine!"
(while in Vancouver) "In Canada, you can't even have a barbecue in your backyard without being attacked by a moose or even a grizzly bar. Then again the Grizzlies don't beat anyone here in Vancouver, oh it's true, it's true."
Where Are They Now
(August 2003) (August 24) Defends the WWE Championship successfully against _Brock Lesnar_ at WWE SummerSlam.
(September 2003) Lost Iron Man Match for the WWE title to Brock Lesnar 5 falls to 4 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
(September 2003) Challenged Bret Hart to a match at a future date (possibly Wrestlemania XX at Madison Square Garden)
(February 2004) Turned heel on SmackDown! during Eddie Guerrero's title defense against his nephew, Chavo Jr. Will face Eddie for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania XX.
(March 2004) Wrestled for the last time in WWE due to previous neck injuries. Kurt Angle vs Eddie Guerrero at Wrestlemania XX.
(March 2004) Announced as the new General Manager of SmackDown.
(August 2004) Fired by Vince McMahon as the GM of Smackdown for having fake injuries and throwing his weight around.
(April 2005) Will face _Shawn Michaels_ at Wrestlemania 21 in their first match against each other.
(April 2005) Defeated Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 21 when he made HBK tap out to the ankle lock.
(June 2005) Has been drafted to "Raw" from "Smackdown" during this year's Draft Lottery.
(August 2005) Defeated _Eugene_ at Summerslam and will be in a major feud with _John Cena_ for the WWE Title.
(September 2005) Is scheduled to face John Cena for the WWE Championship at Unforgiven.
(December 2005) Set to face John Cena alongside Shawn Michaels, Carlito, Chris Masters and Kane for the WWE Championship in an Elimination Chamber Match at New Year's Revolution 2005.
(January 2006) Made a surprise appearance on SmackDown! to compete in a 20-man Battle Royal for the newly-vacated World Heavyweight Championship. He won the match by last eliminating Mark Henry to become the new World Heavyweight Champion.
(January 2006) Succesfully defended the World Heavyweight Championship against Mark Henry at the Royal Rumble.
(February 2006) Will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against the _Undertaker_ at No Way Out.
(February 2006) Defeated the Undertaker at No Way Out and defended the World Heavyweight Championship.
(March 2006) Will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against _Rey Mysterio_ and _Randy Orton_ in a triple threat match at Wrestlemania 22 on April 2nd on Pay-Per-View.
(April 2006) Lost the title to Rey Mysterio.
(August 2006) Released from WWE
(August 2006) Released from WWE contract due to health reasons
(September 2006) Joined TNA Wrestling after the No Surrender PPV
(2007) Is now on TNA Wrestling Impact and is feuding with Somoea Joe and Christian Cage.
hes still deciding if he wants to or not but he said he might come back to tna not wwe. rvd was at the royal rumble because it was at his hometown. but rvd is fighting dark matches wich is only live. if you dont belive that watch him live.
What does TNA wrestling stand for?
TNA stands for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Some WWE superstars quit and go to TNA. Like WWE, TNA has many pay-per-view events.
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
Is TNA going to become just another WCW?
not exactly but it will have alot of 90's era wcw stars and vince russo is booking however hogan has said he will not let the same mistakes that happened to wcw happen to tna
Jan. 2010 - And since when has Hogan ever told the truth! He is already making claims just like he did in WCW. With Russo, Hogan, Hall, and Nash and Bischoff history will repeat itself, and in a few years Vince McMahon will be buying TNA
Did Abyss wrestle for WWE before?
IF YOU BEEN TO WWE.COM ON THINKSGIVEING THAY OFERD ABYSS A CONTRAC SO HE IS SAID TO COME TO WWE RAW IN 2009-2010 OH AND TOMKO WAS RELEASED FROM TNA AND SIGND A WWE CONTRAC AND THAY SAID HE WILL BE THERE ON RAW IN SPRING OF 2009 WHO EVER WROTE THIS COULS THEY PLEASE SEND ME A LINK TO THAT PAGE BECAUSE I CANNOT FIND IT .
Is Dustin Rhodes and Gold Dust the same person?
Yes they're the same person
Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldust
http://www.dustinrunnels.com/2009/02/biography_02.html
Will Maxine ever Debut in TNA?
As of my last update in October 2023, there hasn't been any official confirmation or announcement regarding Maxine debuting in TNA (Impact Wrestling). Her potential debut would depend on various factors, including creative direction and personal choices. Fans will have to stay tuned to see if she makes an appearance in the promotion in the future.
Where is tna president dixie carter ticklish?
Rumour has it TNA president Dixie Carter-Salinas hates being tickled on her feet.
What nicknames does Kurt Angle go by?
Kurt Angle goes by American Hero, King Kurt, and Wrestling Machine.
No she is working for the WWE & is now married to Mark Henry has at LEAST one child with him as well.
