Kurt Angle: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

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 56 years old.

He is currently an Ambassador, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.

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 56)
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

Roles
- Ambassador ( October 13, 2022 - Present)
- 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)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
Promotion WWE	October 13, 2022	Present
Promotion WWE	April 9, 2019	April 15, 2020
Promotion WWEBrand Raw	April 3, 2017	April 8, 2019
Promotion TNA	January 7, 2015	March 8, 2016
Promotion TNA	September 24, 2006	September 21, 2014
Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight	January 4, 2008	May 4, 2009
Promotion IGF	June 29, 2007	February 17, 2008
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	April 11, 1999	March 24, 2002

Images History

Apr 2017
Aug 2013
Sep 2010
Sep 2006
Jun 2002
May 2002
Nov 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

Card Positions

Status	Details	from	to
RAW Mid Card		October 22, 2017	April 7, 2019
RAW Inactive	Raw GM	April 3, 2017	October 21, 2017
TNA Upper Card		January 7, 2015	March 8, 2016
TNA Injured	Torn ACL/Director	May 9, 2014	September 21, 2014
TNA Upper Card		October 10, 2013	May 8, 2014
TNA Inactive	Drug/Alcohol rehab	August 9, 2013	October 9, 2013
TNA Upper Card		October 19, 2006	August 8, 2013
TNA Inactive	Signing with TNA	September 24, 2006	October 18, 2006
ECW Upper Card		August 4, 2004	August 25, 2006
SD Injured	Neck injuries	March 25, 2004	August 4, 2004
ECW Upper Card		June 5, 2003	August 25, 2006
SD Injured	Neck surgery	March 31, 2003	June 4, 2003
SD Upper Card		June 25, 2000	March 30, 2003
WWE Mid Card		November 14, 1999	June 24, 2000
WWE Inactive	Dark matches/House shows only	April 11, 1999	November 13, 1999

Finishers
- Ankle Lock ( April 2, 2000 - Present)
- Angle Slam - Olympic 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

Halls of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2017, Individual
- TNA / Impact Hall of Fame - Year 2013, Individual
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 King of the Ring (2000)
- 1 WWF Hardcore Championship
- 1 WWF European Championship
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
- 6 TNA World Heavyweight Championship
- 1 TNA X Division Championship
- 2 TNA World Tag Team Championship (1 with AJ Styles, 1 with Sting)
- 2 TNA King of the Mountain (2007, 2009)
Inoki Genome Federation
Power Pro Wrestling
- 1 PPW Heavyweight Championship
Other Accomplishments
- Gold medallist at Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games (amateur wrestling - 100kg)
- WWE Tag Team Championship Tournament Winner (2002 – with Chris Benoit)
- WWE Grand Slam Champion
- WWE Triple Crown Champion
- TNA Triple Crown Champion
- TNA Year End Award - Feud of the Year (2006, 2007 - vs. Samoa Joe)
- TNA Year End Award - Match of the Year (2007 - vs. Sting at Bound for Glory)
- TNA Year End Award - Memorable Moment of the Year (2006 - for his debut at No Surrender)
- TNA Year End Award - Who to Watch in 2007 (2006)
- 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 Lou Thesz/Art Abrams Award (2024)
- 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)
- The Baltimore Sun Best Worker of the Decade (2010)
- 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

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)
- The Honor Society - Luther Reigns, Mark Jindrak / Marco Corleone ( September 23, 2004 - February 14, 2005)
- Kurt Angle & Chris Benoit - Chris Benoit ( August 6, 2002 - November 16, 2003)
- Team Angle - Charlie Haas, Shelton Benjamin ( December 26, 2002 - June 12, 2003)
- The Alliance - Adam Bomb / Bryan Clark / Wrath, Bill DeMott / Hugh Morrus, 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, Arn Anderson, Charles Robinson, Nick Patrick, Brian Hebner, Billy Silverman ( October 29, 2001 - November 18, 2001)
- Team RECK - Rhyno / Rhino, Edge / Adam Copeland, Christian Cage ( March 20, 2001 - June 24, 2001)
- Team ECK - Edge / Adam Copeland, Christian Cage ( June 25, 2000 - March 19, 2001)
Managers
Managed Wrestlers Charlie Haas, Shelton Benjamin

Kurt Angle Games Appearances (39)

WWE Main Series (13/25)

Other Games (26)

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Cease Days · 4 months ago
He signed with WWF Aug 1998, not 1999
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Larry Croft · 10 months ago
"Olimpic Slam" Should be "Olympic Slam"
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  Cease Days · 4 months ago
  
  @Larry Croft Ozempic Slam
  
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GHOST · 10 months ago
He was using Belly To Belly Suplex as his finisher
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Poopyman · 2 years ago
He was technically in shield when roman was away.
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Nicholas Harrigan · 2 years ago
Change present to April 15, 2020 please
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