Shawn Michaels praises Kurt Angle as the standard in pro wrestling. He believes Angle is in the upper echelon of WWE stars alongside The Rock and Stone Cold.
What makes Kurt Angle the standard?
Kurt Angle won the freestyle wrestling heavyweight gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics before joining WWE.
He made his televised debut at Survivor Series in November 1999 and was an instant main event talent.
Shawn Michaels on Kurt Angle's transition
Shawn Michaels said Angle did it seamlessly, calling him a stud. Angle defeated The Rock at No Mercy in October 2000 to become WWF Champion.
He proved that pro athletes could thrive in WWE, and Shawn Michaels considers him the standard for the next generation of WWE stars.
Kurt Angle's impact on NXT
As WWE Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative, Shawn Michaels oversees creative and talent development for the NXT brand.
NXT has become a breeding ground for WWE stars, with Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns getting their start there.
Kurt Angle is a logical outline for molding the next crop of WWE main eventers, given his blend of athleticism and showmanship.
He was a powerhouse among his peers, with a patented German suplex and a knack for comedy.
Shawn Michaels was promoted to his current role in September 2022.
NXT airs weekly on The CW and features developmental talent.
Kurt Angle's technical ability is second to none, and he was lauded as a complete wrestler in history.