Kurt Angle: Profile, Career, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Gimmick Evolution and Stats

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 54 years old.

Kurt Angle was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2017 as an individual and Impact Hall of Fame in 2013 as an individual.

Profile Info

Gender Male

Real Name Kurt Steven Angle

Ring Names

Kurt Angle ( August 20, 1998 - Present)

Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)

Weight

237 lbs (108 kg)

Born December 9, 1968 (age 54)

Birth Place Mt. Lebanon Township, Pennsylvania

Billed From

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

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 Operations ( June 26, 2014 - January 7, 2015)
General Manager ( March 25, 2004 - July 22, 2004)

Companies / Promotions

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

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

Images

Apr 2017

Sep 2006

May 2002

Nov 1999

Finishers

Ankle Lock ( April 2, 2000 - Present)
Angle Slam - Olimpic Slam ( August 20, 1998 - Present)
Crossface Chickenwing ( August 20, 1998 - April 2, 2000)

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

Hall of Fame

WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2017, Individual
Impact Hall of Fame - Year 2013, Individual

Titles Won

World Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Entertainment

4 WWF/E Championship
1 World Heavyweight Championship
1 WWF Intercontinental Championship
1 WWE Tag Team Championship (with Chris Benoit)
1 WWF European Championship
1 WWF Hardcore Championship
1 WCW Championship
1 WCW United states Championship

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

6 TNA World Heavyweight Championship
2 TNA World Tag Team Championship (1 with Sting, 1 with AJ Styles)
1 TNA X Division Championship

Inoki Genome Federation

1 IWGP Heavyweight Championship

Power Pro Wrestling

1 PPW Heavyweight Championship

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)