Kurt Angle never needed to ask permission, says WWE veteran, for the Ankle Lock
WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle has spent decades in the industry as a professional wrestler with numerous accolades across different promotions. Meanwhile, Ken Shamrock addressed whether Angle ever needed to ask permission to use one of his signature moves.
The World's Most Dangerous Man spent years with WWE and made a name for himself as a professional wrestler before transitioning into UFC. A while before he left the company, Kurt Angle made his debut and eventually began using the Ankle Lock as his finishing move.
In an interview on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet, the interviewer asked Ken Shamrock if there was any animosity over the move or if the WWE Hall of Famer asked his permission. Regardless of what people said about Kurt Angle using the move, the veteran stated Angle never needed to ask permission to add it to his arsenal.
"No, and he didn't need to. I remember when it first started happening, people were like, you stole your ankle lock. And I was like, huh? That doesn't even equate in my brain, What are you talking about? Well, he's using the ankle lock. And I was like, I learned that from somebody. And then, of course, with what you said, Well, yeah, but you know he's using it in pro wrestling. And I remember thinking to myself, yeah, but I'm not there. If he would have done it while I was there, then there would be a problem, like, Hey, bro, that's my finishing hold. You can't do that," Shamrock said. [H/T - CVV]
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WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle on potentially returning to manage American Made
Ken Shamrock and Kurt Angle had a great run in TNA following their exit from the Stamford-based promotion. A few years later, The Olympic Gold medalist re-signed with the company and eventually joined the WWE Hall of Fame.
Lately, American Made has been showing shades of what Team Angle was once in the company. In a recent virtual signing, Angle stated he would be open to returning and managing Chad Gable's new faction.
However, he added that he could take a few bumps in the ring, but wouldn't come out of retirement anytime soon. It'll be interesting to see if Kurt Angle makes a return as a manager to American Made.