The Ongoing Madness of Kurt Angle

I love the bloke, but...

Anyway, here are some of his latest quotes from his interview with Bubba 'The Love' Sponge, courtesy of our friends at fhwrestling.com:

Kurt Angle gave yet another candid interview to Bubba The Love Sponge on Thursday. Highlights of the discussion, courtesy WrestlingObserver.com and PWInsider.com, follow:

_According to Angle, Dixie Carter is paying him more than Vince McMahon ever did. He called her a better businessperson than Vince McMahon and said that there’s a rumor going around that an NFL owner might begin backing TNA.

_Angle said that TNA has opened discussions with Hulk Hogan and Chris Jericho. He believes Jericho, Big Show and Hogan are the top free agent prospects. Angle did a great job putting over Big Show, claiming that he was one of WWE’s hardest workers and that, should he sign with TNA, Angle would push for him to have a long undefeated streak.

_He said that TNA’s ratings are now beating ECW and SmackDown.

_Angle claimed that a doctor once told him that Vince McMahon has blood vessels on his nose (which he masks with makeup on television) that signal high blood pressure; McMahon, according to this doctor, is at risk of a heart attack.

_He said that Shane McMahon, who has done a lot for WWE’s international business, is a better businessman than Vince. Angle took responsibility for helping WWE break into China.

_Angle put over Test (and Bobby Lashley); he had nothing positive to say about Triple H.

_He called his match with Hulk Hogan a “five-star” bout; he put over the Hulkster.

_He said that he hopes Christian gets a chance to headline as a long-term champion but that he needs to change his style to become a more effective heel.

_He criticized Shawn Michaels by mentioning his own track record as someone who has done more jobs than anyone yet not lost overness (but he did admit that HBK offered to put Angle over at WrestleMania). He also mentioned that HBK refused to move to SmackDown.

_He told Bubba to bring Tito Ortiz on the show next week so they can discuss fighting.

Hey, maybe some of it is true... but honestly, I think TNA need to put a stop to this man doing public appearances. In terms of in-ring ability, he is the best I have ever seen. When he played a comedy character he was great on the mic, and it was also difficult not to enjoy the character transformation he went through. His feud with Samoa Joe has also been very enjoyable.

But, for his own sake, I really truly never want to see him in MMA competition. I fear he will though, and although I would be delighted if he proved me wrong, I think he will get humiliated.

Also, Daniel Puder has given an interview to Power Slam magazine (available in all good newsagents for £2.90) where he calls Angle a 'moron' and responds to some of the stuff Angle has been saying about him. Although, if you're undecided about whether or not to purchase Power Slam, I will say that the two-part interview with Jim Cornette from this month and last, was absolutely fantastic in itself!

I haven't updated much lately but I will start doing more often again soon, ideally about once a week.