WWE Raw: 3 Questions from the January 16 Show
By Tom Thomas
WWE.com
3. What Does WWE Have in Store for Kurt Angle?
Before Raw aired this Monday, ESPN broke the story that Kurt Angle would be inducted into the Hall Of Fame this year. Later, during the show, WWE would confirm the news announcing Angle to be the first entrant in this year’s class. However, it would be interesting to know what the company has in store for him.
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At 48 years of age, Angle is still as good as he was between the ropes. The current WWE was more than happy to hand the Survivor Series main event spot to a 50-year-old Goldberg. It goes without saying that someone like Angle would deserve much more. One would naturally expect Angle would be back for at least one PPV match despite being inducted into the Hall of Fame. If that be the case, the question must be asked that what lies ahead for him.
The former Olympic gold medalist could very well make an appearance in the rumble. Every year at least one legend would return for a final run. Angle could choose to have his final moments in a WWE ring there. Or he could follow Goldberg and enter into an extended program with the WWE. If that be the case, would he be a Raw or SmackDown superstar? SmackDown would be ideal for Angle. Angle was one of the pioneers that made the blue brand a big success during the original brand split.
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Moreover, ever since fans have been clamoring for an Angle return, suggestions of pairing him American Alpha have popped up. Angle himself would later admit he would love to work with the young tag team. Working alongside a veteran like Angle would do wonders for Jason Jordan and Chad Gable. Angle could even work a few singles matches against the likes of Cena and Styles while he is on the blue brand.