Character from WWE by WWE / TKO Group
The Olympic Hero — an actual gold medalist who brought legitimate wrestling credibility to sports entertainment and made you tap out while making you laugh.
It's True, It's True. Kurt Angle is the only legitimate Olympic gold medalist in professional wrestling history — a fact his character deployed as both a selling point and a punchline with equal effectiveness. A six-time world champion whose technical wrestling ability is surpassed by virtually no one in WWE history. His comedic skits as a square, milk-drinking babyface were as entertaining as his serious heel work. He is often cited as the most complete professional wrestler of his generation.
The singlet, a nod to his amateur wrestling background — white, blue, or red depending on brand affiliation. The three straps (WWE, US, and European titles simultaneously) were a memorable visual flex. The Angle Slam and the Ankle Lock are his signature moves.
Also known as: The Wrestling Machine, The Olympic Hero