Kurt Angle Shares Key Role Vince McMahon Played In His Success In WWE

Kurt Angle has revealed the vital role Vince McMahon played in the development of his character in WWE and its success.

Speaking on the Ariel Helwani Show, WWE Hall of Famer and Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle credited former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon for creating his character and coming up with the Intensity, Integrity, and Intelligence catchphrase.

“Heâ€s (Vince McMahon) the one that came up with intensity, integrity, and intelligence,†Kurt Angle stated. “Heâ€s the one that came up with my character. He wanted me to talk about my accomplishments and not brag, but try to be modest, while still bragging.â€

Kurt Angle further stated that he played the gimmick perfectly due to McMahonâ€s involvement and contributed to its success.

“Vince is the one who came up with it, and I played it perfectly, because he kept on with it and worked extremely well.†[H/T Wrestlingnews.co]

Kurt Angle Also Reacted To A Former UFC Champion Using His Theme Music

In the same interview, Kurt Angle also reacted to former UFC Interim Welterweight Champion Colby Covington using his iconic entrance music over the past few years.

Angle stated that he gave the nod when Colby Covingtonâ€s agent contacted him, asking for permission to use the music. He also agreed to Ariel Helwaniâ€s claim that when fans chanted “You Suck†during Covingtonâ€s entrances, they were actually saying it to him.

“Oh, listen, he called me out of nowhere. His agent called me and said, ‘Hey, we want to use your music, will it be okay?†I said, ‘Yeah, Colby, heâ€s an a** kicker man, go ahead, tell him to do it.â€â€ But youâ€re right, I think when the fans chant ‘You Suck,†theyâ€re really saying it to me.â€

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