mike b Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 This update just in from the TNA site. Kurt Angle has been training in Pittsburgh PA for his MMA debut,that's all they are saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eisen-verse Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 [QUOTE]Kurt Angle has been training in Pittsburgh PA for his MMA debut,that's all they are saying.[/QUOTE] I don't know what others are thinking but I, for one, think this will be an utter failure for Kurt. He's a great wrestler, yes.... He's an Olympic Gold Medalist... Yes... He's someone who works his tail off to get the best out of himself.. yes... BUT.. He's had a laundry list of injuries over the years and I do believe he had his neck fused recently (Even if not recently... It's still a problem for real competition). He could end up seriously re-injuring that neck and then he's finished with his wrestling career. All in all, I think this could be the riskiest decision he's ever made if he actually steps into an MMA fight... And that's a big if. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undertaker666 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 This is, what, the 50th time we've heard that Kurt's "in training for his MMA debut" since he left WWE? :rolleyes: Kurt's a great wrestler (obviously) but could he handle a MMA fight? I have my doubts. I say put him against Brock Lesnar and let's see. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike b Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 One more update. Angle has said that yes he is going to do a MMA match but he is waiting for the right match?? and the right paycheck:rolleyes: But if he gets what he wants(money) then yes he will do at least 1 MMA match a year maybe more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyde Hill Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Bad idea alround this. Bad for Kurt, bad for TNA and possibly bad for MMA. Hope it is just hype from the TNA site to strengthen the legitimate part of his gimmick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGJOSH Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 If Kurt was to fight and get caught early in the 1st round and get knocked out it would forever tarnish his wrestling career in my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djthefunkchris Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 [QUOTE=BIGJOSH;489551]If Kurt was to fight and get caught early in the 1st round and get knocked out it would forever tarnish his wrestling career in my mind.[/QUOTE] I aggree. I have a bad feeling about this. Obviously he has credentials, and "could" be a legitimate contender. The injuries are the only thing that make it so dang problematic. Why would anyone in MMA "NOT" go for his neck immediately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpion Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 1. I can't find anything about this on the TNA sight. Setanta Sports, on the other hand does have a story, but like others have mentioned, its old news. 2. Please don't copy headlines from newz sites. If you post that something is confirmed you should have a date and an opponent or at least a link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Gadzinski Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 [QUOTE=mike b;489543]This update just in from the TNA site. Kurt Angle has been training in Pittsburgh PA for his MMA debut,that's all they are saying.[/QUOTE] Why do you say in the topic title that it's confirmed.. this does not confirm anything. That is exactly what they've been saying for 2 years now. So until he has an official oppenent don't say it's been confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamelessposer Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I'm not convinced Kurt could even get medical clearance for an MMA match. Dude's already got enough problems he probably shouldn't even be wrestling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDE71 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Angle Vs. Lashley in an MMA fight..... just a guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtCabana Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I hope he doesn't get hurt because as good as he is, his body has got to be falling apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Casey Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 [QUOTE=Undertaker666;489547]This is, what, the 50th time we've heard that Kurt's "in training for his MMA debut" since he left WWE? :rolleyes: Kurt's a great wrestler (obviously) but could he handle a MMA fight? I have my doubts. I say put him against Brock Lesnar and let's see. :cool:[/QUOTE] Well, it's twelve years since his last proper unscripted fight. He apparently had a scuffle with Brock Lesnar about six or eight years ago that he 'won'. Daniel Puder famously beat him during Tough Enough a few years back. And he has a long and severe list of injuries, primarily related to a the broken neck that's plagued him since pre-1996 Olympics. Honestly and truly, if Angle entered an MMA fight against anyone halfway competent, I would expect him to not walk away from the ring. Given that taking bumps in a wrestling match is stressing him, being in a real fight against some merciless veteran who'll probably want to show him up and, or a rookie who'll want to make a name for himself... It's not exactly making me feel confident for his chances of success. In all seriousness, given all the rubbish Angle comes out with in his interviews, does anyone else just feel uncomfortable that he's still competing? I honestly wonder if the man's all there in the head... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Jobs To Me Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Kurt Angle vs. Steven Seagal. I need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Gadzinski Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 [QUOTE=Mr T Jobs To Me;489685]Kurt Angle vs. Steven Seagal. I need it.[/QUOTE] Segal or Jean Claude Van Dam... or even a fight that nobody could win... Kurt Angle vs. Chuck Norris.. That is money.. I'm booking it as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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