On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Kurt Angle, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Kurt Steven Angle was born in Mt. Lebanon Township, Pennsylvania on December 9, 1968, and he is currently 55 years old.
Kurt Angle was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2017 as an individual and in the TNA / Impact Hall of Fame in 2013.
Kurt Angle Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Kurt Steven Angle
- Ring Names
- Kurt Angle ( August 20, 1998 - Present)
- Born December 9, 1968 (age 55)
- Nationality
United States
- Birth Place Mt. Lebanon Township, Pennsylvania
- Billed From
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight
- 237 lbs (108 kg)
- Nicknames The (Only) Olympic Gold Medalist (in Pro Wrestling History); The American/Olympic/Steel City Hero; The Wrestling Machine; The Most Celebrated Real Athlete in WWE History
Career History
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Roles
- Producer ( April 8, 2019 - April 15, 2020)
- Wrestler ( August 20, 1998 - April 7, 2019)
- General Manager ( April 3, 2017 - August 20, 2018)
- Director of Operation ( June 26, 2014 - January 7, 2015)
- General Manager ( March 25, 2004 - July 22, 2004)
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Promotions / Brands
Promotion from to Promotion WWE
April 9, 2019 April 15, 2020 Promotion WWEBrand Raw
April 3, 2017 April 8, 2019 Promotion TNA
September 24, 2006 March 8, 2016 Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight
January 4, 2008 May 4, 2009 Promotion WWEBrand ECW
May 29, 2006 August 25, 2006 Promotion WWEBrand SmackDown
January 13, 2006 May 28, 2006 Promotion WWEBrand Raw
June 13, 2005 January 12, 2006 Promotion WWEBrand SmackDown
March 25, 2002 June 12, 2005 Promotion WWF
November 14, 1999 March 24, 2002 -
Images History
Apr 2017Sep 2006May 2002Nov 1999 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Face May 13, 2012 April 8, 2019 Heel August 7, 2011 May 12, 2012 Face October 22, 2009 August 6, 2011 Heel June 17, 2007 October 21, 2009 Face January 13, 2006 June 16, 2007 Heel March 18, 2004 January 12, 2006 Face June 14, 2003 March 17, 2004 Heel October 29, 2001 June 13, 2003 Face July 22, 2001 October 28, 2001 Heel November 14, 1999 July 21, 2001
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Finishers
- Ankle Lock ( April 2, 2000 - Present)
- Angle Slam - Olympic Slam ( August 20, 1998 - Present)
- Crossface Chickenwing ( August 20, 1998 - April 2, 2000)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Medal" by Jim Johnston - Single ( March 20, 2017 - Present)
- Theme Song "Gold Medal" by Dale Oliver & Tha Trademarc - Single ( August 12, 2007 - January 31, 2016)
- Theme Song "Main Event Mafia" by Dale Oliver - with Main Event Mafia - Team ( October 23, 2008 - October 22, 2009)
- Theme Song "My Quest" by Dale Oliver - Single ( September 24, 2006 - August 9, 2007)
- Theme Song "Medal (Remix)" by Jim Johnston - Single ( July 11, 2006 - August 8, 2006)
- Theme Song "Medal (Revisited)" by Jim Johnston - Single ( January 29, 2006 - July 11, 2006)
- Theme Song "Medal" by Jim Johnston - Single ( November 14, 1999 - January 2, 2006)
Titles & Accomplishments
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Halls of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2017, Individual
- TNA / Impact Hall of Fame - Year 2013, Individual
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World Wrestling Entertainment
- 4 WWF/WWE Championship
- 1 World Heavyweight Championship
- 1 WCW Championship
- 1 WWF Intercontinental Championship
- 1 WCW United States Championship
- 1 WWE Tag Team Championship (with Chris Benoit)
- 1 WWF Hardcore Championship
- 1 WWF European Championship
TNA / Impact Wrestling
- 6 TNA World Heavyweight Championship
- 1 TNA X Division Championship
- 2 TNA World Tag Team Championship (1 with AJ Styles, 1 with Sting)
Inoki Genome Federation
Power Pro Wrestling
- 1 PPW Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- Gold medallist at Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games (amateur wrestling - 100kg)
- WWF King of the Ring Winner (2000)
- WWE Tag Team Championship Tournament Winner (2002 – with Chris Benoit)
- TNA King of the Mountain Winner (2007, 2009)
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (2012)
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Special honoree (2015)
- Cauliflower Alley Club's Future Legend Award (2000)
- #1 in the PWI 500 (2001)
- PWI Wrestler of the Year (2003)
- PWI Comeback of the Year (2003)
- PWI Feud of the Year (2000 - vs. Triple H, 2003 - vs. Brock Lesnar, 2007 - vs. Samoa Joe)
- PWI Match of the Year (2003 - vs. Brock Lesnar, 60-minute Iron Man match at SmackDown 16/11; 2005 - vs. Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 21)
- PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (2000)
- PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (2001)
- PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (2003)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2004)
- WON Wrestler of the Decade (2000–2009)
- WON Wrestler of the Year (2002)
- WON Best Gimmick (2000)
- WON Best on Interviews (2002)
- WON Best Technical Wrestler (2002)
- WON Feud of the Year (2003 - vs. Brock Lesnar)
- WON Match of the Year (2002 - with Chris Benoit vs. Edge & Rey Mysterio at WWE No Mercy)
- WON Most Improved (2000)
- WON Most Outstanding Wrestler (2001–2003)
- WON Readers' Favorite Wrestler (2002–2003)
- National Amateur Wrestling Hall of Fame inducton (class of 2001)
- USA Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2001)
- NCAA Division I All-American (1990-1992)
- NCAA Division I Champion (1990, 1992)
- FILA Junior World Freestyle Champion (1988)
- Gold medallist at FILA World Championships in amateur wrestling (100 kg) (1995)
- Canadian Cup Championship Winner (1990)
- USA Junior Freestyle Champion (1987)
- USA Senior Freestyle Champion (1995, 1996)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Main Event Mafia - Nick Aldis / Magnus, Rampage Jackson, Samoa Joe, Sting ( June 13, 2013 - November 7, 2013)
- Kurt Angle & AJ Styles - AJ Styles ( June 12, 2012 - August 14, 2012)
- Immortal - Abyss / Chris Parks, Anarquia, Bubba Ray Dudley / Bully Ray, Eric Bischoff, Garett Bischoff, Hernandez, Hulk Hogan, Jaxson Ryker / Gunner, Jeff Jarrett, Karen Jarrett, Matt Hardy, Ric Flair, Robert Roode, Sarah Stock / Sarita, Scott Steiner, Zelina Vega / Rosita ( August 7, 2011 - April 15, 2012)
- Main Event Mafia - Booker T, Kevin Nash / Diesel, Samoa Joe, Scott Steiner, Sting, Traci Brooks ( October 23, 2008 - October 22, 2009)
- The Angle Alliance - AJ Styles, Karen Jarrett, Robert Roode, Tyson Tomko, Traci Brooks ( November 11, 2007 - March 9, 2008)
- Team Angle - Luther Reigns, Mark Jindrak / Marco Corleone ( September 23, 2004 - February 14, 2005)
- Kurt Angle & Chris Benoit - Chris Benoit ( August 6, 2002 - November 16, 2003)
- The Alliance - Adam Bomb / Bryan Clark / Wrath, Bill DeMott, Billy Kidman, Booker T, Bubba Ray Dudley / Bully Ray, Buff Bagwell, Chavo Guerrero, Chris Kanyon, Christian Cage, Chuck Palumbo, Crush / Brian Adams, D-Von Dudley, Debra, Diamond Dallas Page, Gregory Helms / The Hurricane, Ivory, Jazz, Justin Credible, Lance Storm, Mark Jindrak / Marco Corleone, Mike Awesome, Molly Holly, Paul Heyman, Raven, Rhyno / Rhino, Rob Van Dam, Sean O'Haire, Shane McMahon, Shawn Stasiak, Stacy Keibler, Stephanie McMahon, Stevie Richards, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Tazz, Terri Runnels, Test, Tommy Dreamer, Torrie Wilson, William Regal , Brian Hebner, Nick Patrick, Charles Robinson, Billy Silverman ( October 29, 2001 - November 18, 2001)
- Team RECK - Christian Cage, Edge / Adam Copeland, Rhyno / Rhino ( June 25, 2000 - June 24, 2001)
- Managers
- Managed Wrestlers Charlie Haas, Shelton Benjamin
Kurt Angle Games Appearances (38)
WWE Main Series (12/24)
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_wwe2k23_roster_resized_kurt-angle-2__150x150.webp)
WWE 2K24
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_wwe2k23_roster_resized_kurt-angle-2__150x150.webp)
WWE 2K23
![Kurt Angle '01 Kurt Angle '01](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_wwe2k20_roster_resized_kurt-angle-01__150x150.webp)
WWE 2K20
![Kurt Angle '06 Kurt Angle '06](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_wwe2k19_roster_resized_kurt-angle__150x150.webp)
WWE 2K19
![Kurt Angle '06 Kurt Angle '06](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_wwe2k18_roster_game_resized_kurt-angle__150x150.webp)
WWE 2K18
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_svr2007_roster_resized_kurt-angle__150x150.webp)
SVR 2007
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_svr2006_roster_resized_kurt-angle__150x150.webp)
SVR 2006
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_svr_roster_resized_kurt-angle__150x150.webp)
SD vs Raw
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_sd-hctp_roster_resized_kurt-angle__150x150.webp)
Here Comes The Pain
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_sd-sym_roster_resized_kurt-angle__150x150.webp)
Shut Your Mouth
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_sd-jbi_roster_resized_kurt-angle__150x150.webp)
Just Bring It
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_sd-kyr_roster_resized_kurt-angle__150x150.webp)
Know Your Role
Other Games (26)
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_virtualbasement_roster_resized_kurt-angle__150x150.webp)
Wrestling Code
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_mobile-games_universe_roster_resized_kurt-angle__150x150.webp)
Universe
![GM Kurt Angle GM Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_mobile-games_mayhem_roster_resized_kurt-angle-gm__150x150.webp)
Mayhem
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_mobile-games_tapmania_roster_resized_kurt-angle__150x150.webp)
Tap Mania
![Kurt Angle '01 Kurt Angle '01](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_mobile-games_champions_rosterbanners_resized_kurt-angle__150x197.webp)
Champions
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/igallery_13001-13100_resized_SuperCard__KurtAngle__S3__15__SummerSlam17__RingDom-13083-216__137x216.webp)
SuperCard
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/igallery/roster/tna-wrestling-impact--kurt-angle-200.jpg)
Tna Wrestling Impact
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/igallery_roster_tna-cross-the-line--kurt-angle-200.webp)
Tna Cross The Line
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/igallery_roster_tna-wrestling--kurt-angle-200.webp)
Tna Wrestling
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_tnaimpact_roster_resized_kurt-angle__150x150.webp)
TNA iMPACT!
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/igallery_roster_plugnplay--kurt-angle-25014-200.webp)
Plug N' Play
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_dayofreckoning2_roster_resized_kurt-angle__150x150.webp)
Day Of Reckoning 2
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_wrestlemania21_roster_resized_kurt-angle__150x150.webp)
WrestleMania 21
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/igallery_roster_smackdown-mobile--kurt-angle-200.webp)
Smackdown Mobile
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_survivorseries_roster_resized_kurt-angle__150x150.webp)
Survivor Series
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_dayofreckoning_roster_resized_kurt-angle__150x150.webp)
Day Of Reckoning
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_raw2_roster_resized_kurt-angle__150x150.webp)
Raw 2
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_wrestlemaniaxix_roster_resized_kurt-angle__150x150.webp)
WrestleMania XIX
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/igallery_roster_mobile-madness-cage--kurt-angle-200.webp)
Mobile Madness Cage
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/igallery_roster_roadtowmx8--kurt-angle-25014-200.webp)
Road To WM X8
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_wrestlemaniax8_roster_resized_kurt-angle__150x150.webp)
WrestleMania X8
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_raw_roster_resized_kurt-angle__150x150.webp)
Raw
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/igallery_roster_roadtowm--kurt-angle-25145-200.webp)
Road To WM
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/igallery_roster_with-authority--kurt-angle-200.webp)
With Authority
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/nomercy/roster/resized/kurt-angle_150x150.jpg)
No Mercy
![Kurt Angle Kurt Angle](/images/jch-optimize/ng/igallery_roster_royal-rumble-2000--kurt-angle-200.webp)
Royal Rumble 2000