As Daniel Pena reported here this afternoon, Kurt Angle's official website has confirmed Kurt's body is healing well, he is putting weight back on and Kurt is a "big fan" of Mixed Martial Arts. While the statement from Kurt Angle's rep does hint at Angle pursuing MMA, we have a major update that adds even more to this story.
After being released from WWE earlier this month due to his alarmingly deteriorating physical condition and addiction to pain medication, the "Wrestling Machine" is already training for a return to competition.
Kurt Angle's business manager, Dave Hawk, has contacted several media outlets this week and informed them that Kurt is slated to make his Mixed Martial Arts debut in 2007. While Kurt has not signed anything with either UFC, Pride, or K1, feelers are being sent out and you can be sure that Angle is already the hottest free agent in the sport.
Adding further fuel to the fire, In a recent interview with MMA magazine "Real Fighter", the Olympic gold medalist revealed his desire to compete in the world of shoot fighting.
Two possible opponents already being discussed for Angle include Tough Enough winner Daniel Puder and former WWE Champion Brock Lesnar. Angle has been in the ring with both men before and had a heated feud with Lesnar back in 2003 which culminated at WrestleMania 19, with Lesnar defeating Angle in the main event for the WWE title. Daniel Puder has made public comments recently about fighting Kurt Angle in UFC next year.
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After being released from WWE earlier this month due to his alarmingly deteriorating physical condition and addiction to pain medication, the "Wrestling Machine" is already training for a return to competition.
Kurt Angle's business manager, Dave Hawk, has contacted several media outlets this week and informed them that Kurt is slated to make his Mixed Martial Arts debut in 2007. While Kurt has not signed anything with either UFC, Pride, or K1, feelers are being sent out and you can be sure that Angle is already the hottest free agent in the sport.
Adding further fuel to the fire, In a recent interview with MMA magazine "Real Fighter", the Olympic gold medalist revealed his desire to compete in the world of shoot fighting.
Two possible opponents already being discussed for Angle include Tough Enough winner Daniel Puder and former WWE Champion Brock Lesnar. Angle has been in the ring with both men before and had a heated feud with Lesnar back in 2003 which culminated at WrestleMania 19, with Lesnar defeating Angle in the main event for the WWE title. Daniel Puder has made public comments recently about fighting Kurt Angle in UFC next year.
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