Kurt Angle Recalls a Life Threatening Spot from his Match Against Mr. Anderson in TNA

Kurt Angle does not get enough credit for his incredible run in TNA. His matches against Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, Jeff Hardy and many other superstars are some of the best in the company’s history. However, his rivalry with Mr. Anderson remains underrated.

Kurt Angle remembers his steel cage classic against Mr. Anderson

At TNA Lockdown 2010, Kurt Angle and Mr. Anderson met in a brutal steel cage match for the ages. Anderson was also a former WWE superstar and even won the Money in the Bank ladder match. We remember him as Mr. Kennedy, one of the most charismatic talents of the Ruthless Aggression era.

The feud between Angle and Anderson began when the latter ripped out the former’s dog tags. For disrespecting the armed forces, Angle promised to make Anderson pay. However, Anderson beat Angle in a #1 contender’s match, which meant he held the upper hand against the Olympian.

Yes… I’m a dumbass!!! . #itstrue #TNA2010 pic.twitter.com/bY1t3ERO6l

— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) April 19, 2021

Angle got revenge at Destination X, but they needed a rubber match to end their feud effectively. This match came at Lockdown 2010, when Angle and Anderson met in a brutal steel cage war. Often steel cage matches can be boring, but this one featured some intense wrestling and one incredible spot.

During the match, Angle hit a massive moonsault from the top of the cage, landing square on Anderson’s head. Both men were busted open after that move, and the finish came soon after. Angle choked out Anderson with his Olympic medal and exited the cage to win the match.

While the match was outstanding, it is famous for a notorious reason.

Perc Angle

Kurt Angle’s journey in the wrestling world is a testament to the hardships faced by athletes. From dealing with injuries to getting surgeries and even addiction to painkillers, Angle’s journey had it all. During his run, he was even referred to as ‘Perc Angle’, meaning he wrestled while under the influence of pain pills.

Angle’s struggles with addiction led to his release from WWE. Once he joined TNA, these problems did not escape. Angle often wrestled while under the influence of painkillers and pain pills, and the tweet he posted is regarding that as well. Fans did not hold back with the Perc Angle comments on his post.

Fortunately, Kurt turned his life around and is clean for a little under a decade. He deserved his Hall of Fame induction and one final run in WWE, before retiring for good and starting his own podcast.

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