We previously reported that Kurt Angle mentioned he had received offers from both AEW and IMPACT to have runs in their promotions, with Angle ultimately rejecting both offers because he feels he can't perform at the level he used to.
Angle has since expanded upon this story and explained more details about it.
āI had AEW, TNA, theyāve offered. But, I canāt do it. I wish I could. My bodyās too banged up. Iām fifty-two years old. Just trying to live my life now and trying to live it in less pain. Iām in a lot of pain right now. Iām suffering from the career Iāve had, but I donāt regret it. AEW I think was a seven match deal. TNA I think they were just gonna do one match. But I just felt my final match is in WWE. I knew that I lost the step. I wasnāt the same as I was in my prime. I didnāt like the person I was, the performer I was. So, if I canāt perform at the level that I was in my prime, Iām not gonna do it any more. Thatās why I turned down the offers from AEW and TNA.ā
But what about becoming a manager?
āIāve had offers for that, too. But, Iāve been kind of sitting idle right now. Working on my supplement company, Physically Fit Nutrition. We have the chicken snacks and the snack smart crispy protein bits. I also do the podcast and Iām actually taking acting classes right now. So, I want to pursue some movies. See how I do in that field. But, eventually Iāll probably go back to pro wrestling and do some appearances.ā
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