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
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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)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEOctober 13, 2022 Present Promotion WWEApril 9, 2019 April 15, 2020 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
April 3, 2017 April 8, 2019 Promotion 
TNAJanuary 7, 2015 March 8, 2016 Promotion 
TNASeptember 24, 2006 September 21, 2014 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
January 4, 2008 May 4, 2009 Promotion 
IGFJune 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 
WWFApril 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
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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 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
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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
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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)
- 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)
WWE 2K25
WWE 2K24
WWE 2K23
WWE 2K20
WWE 2K19
WWE 2K18
SVR 2007
SVR 2006
SD vs Raw
Here Comes The Pain
Shut Your Mouth
Just Bring It
Know Your Role
Other Games (26)
Wrestling Code
Universe
Mayhem
Tap Mania
Champions
SuperCard
Tna Wrestling Impact
Tna Cross The Line
Tna Wrestling
TNA iMPACT!
Plug N' Play
Day Of Reckoning 2
WrestleMania 21
Smackdown Mobile
Survivor Series
Day Of Reckoning
Raw 2
WrestleMania XIX
Mobile Madness Cage
Road To WM X8
WrestleMania X8
Raw
Road To WM
With Authority
No Mercy
Royal Rumble 2000
