Kurt Angle: “I Wish I Could Have Wrestled In the Olympics At 39”

Kurt Angle has already gone down in wrestling history as one of the best of all time. He’s done it all in this business and he’s earned the right to go out on his own terms and pursue anything he wants going forward.

Recently, Angle spoke with Vince Russo on his podcast “The Swerve” to discuss his career, accomplishments, and much more.

You can listen to the full podcast episode right here. Below are some of the highlights:

What was the peak of his career?

“I felt really good at 38, 39, when I felt I was at my peak. I wrestled the Olympics at 27, and actually, I thought I was horrible! I didn’t know anything then! I wish I would have wrestled at the Olympics at 39.”

What did he learn from Sting? 

“Sting never had to get into it politically and he was always protected. I really think the good Lord did the work for Sting. If anything he would always try to help others–it was never about him. I learned a lot from Sting. He’s the guy I wanted to be like.”

Why hasn’t anyone else in the business messed with him politically?

“I was a bad ass. I think everybody knew that and I didn’t think anybody wanted to test that. It does suck that you have to be a bad ass not to get screwed with–but, that’s the way the business is sometimes.”

Source: Wrestlezone.com

What do you think was the highlight of Kurt Angle’s career?