Apart from Kurt Angle, THESE WWE stars have their own Olympic stories
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Apart from Kurt Angle, there are many other Olympians, who after taking part in arguably the biggest sporting event, have joined WWE to gain more stardom.
Kurt Angle surely is one of the most popular figure and much of his fanfare across the globe should be credited to WWE. However, the former WWE star is also an Olympic gold medalist, a feat that he achieved after overcoming a broken neck. Before starting his career at WWE, Angle clinched an Olympic gold in men's freestyle wresrling at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Many of us are aware of Angle's history prior to him becoming a popular face in WWE, as both the industry and the wrestler himself never left out on opportunities to boast about his achievements. The superstar during his entrance was often seen walking upto the the ring donning the yellow metal on his neck, and sometimes he even used it as a weapon. On this day July 31st 1996. Kurt Angle won Olympic gold! Oh it’s true. #usa #wingsup pic.twitter.com/i2qfQ2mpTQMore Related News