The rumours were there for quite some time regarding Kurt Angle returning to the company after almost one decade. It turned out to be true after WWE officially inducted him into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2017. WWE channelled a video package last night to let it know to all of the WWE Universe.
The news broke out at ESPN for the first time after they disclosed it was none other than the returning Kurt Angle who will be the first ballad Hall of Fame inductee for this year’s edition. Furthermore, WWE’s Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative Paul “Triple H” Levesque posted the following on his Twitter account.
I’ve never seen an individual adapt and succeed in this industry so naturally. Proud to welcome @RealKurtAngle into the #WWEHOF. pic.twitter.com/7ERnuVvC4M
— Triple H (@TripleH) January 16, 2017
He welcomed back the former Olympic Gold Medalist and the six-time world champion. Angle replied back saying he is returning to his home turf after a long time. This was Triple H’s comments:
“Kurt Angle’s accomplishments both in the Olympics and WWE were extraordinary. He was one of the most gifted athletes to ever enter the ring, and we are honoured to welcome him into the WWE Hall of Fame.”
I’m coming home! #itsdamntrue
— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) January 16, 2017
It was evident that there were talks between WWE and Angle for quite some time. This announcement cemented the fact that he will be returning to the company in due course.
However, we still don’t know whether he will be back in the WWE for a full in-ring capacity or not. The main concern for him is his broken neck which might cause him to never get back into physical capacity.
Meanwhile, the pro-wrestling Universe was overwhelmed with this news and reacted on twitter:
When @RealKurtAngle joined the Alliance I got color w/a @Doritos on #RAW
What would I do if it was HOF
Congrats Wrestling Cyborg— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) January 17, 2017
I’m most excited for Angle to be allowed to say, “It’s true, it’s damn true” again. “It’s real” never sounded as cool.
— Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) January 17, 2017
Huge! Had some amazing title matches w/ this Olympic gold medalist. Congrats my friend. Truly one of the best men I’ve ever met. #WWEHOF https://t.co/L0ZjW3i6ax
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) January 17, 2017
Congrats @RealKurtAngle on being inducted to the #WWEHOF2017 ! I have dreamed of one thing for your hall fame speech…. @RusevBUL #CRUSH ??
— CJ (Lana) Perry (@LanaWWE) January 17, 2017
Congratulations to @RealKurtAngle on being inducted into the #WWEHOF2017 someone who I looked up to and respected growing up! #WWE
— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) January 17, 2017
Congratulations to A good friend, @RealKurtAngle for being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. well deserved. Testify !!! #wwe #itsdamntrue
— D-von Dudley (@TestifyDVon) January 17, 2017
.@RealKurtAngle coming home to @WWE makes me happy! Well deserved! #ItsDamnTrue
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) January 17, 2017
I’m about to drink some milk. It’s true. It’s damn true! #Raw
— Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) January 17, 2017