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08-28-2006, 12:55 AM
source: WWE.com
Kurt's peers, including Rey Mysterio, Batista and Mr. Kennedy, are shocked by Kurt Angle's sudden release. WWE.com posted their candid thoughts on Angle's situation, which may be a first for a wrestler's release.
Rey Mysterio: "I was shocked, I just couldn't believe it. I go back a long way with Kurt, and this has really affected me. I hope he can get his issues straightened out. We all have issues with this lifestyle because it's not easy. I hope he keeps plugging away because I'd love to see him in the ring again someday."
Paul Heyman: "This is the best thing for both parties. Kurt has spent his entire life driven to be the best at what he does. Kurt's body, however, could no longer preform to the level that he envisioned for himself. (Kurt) was prepared to drive himself into an early grave simply to live with himself striving to be No. 1. This is a recipe for catastrophe, and taking time off to get his mind and body in sync is the only way to deal with these issues."
Batista: "I know Kurt is passionate about wrestling, so for this to happen, something must be going on. I am worried about him; I hope he's ok."
Dean Malenko: "This is a big loss. Kurt is irreplaceable. He goes 130-percent every night; he's one of the best wrestlers I've ever seen. People have to worry about their life first, and Kurt needs to get his head straight and get himself happy."
Chavo Guerrero: "He's a machine; there has to be something else going on. This isn't ballet. We all get banged up, but Kurt's a different animal; he doesn't know how to downshift into a lower gear. I wish him the best, I respect him and Kurt always has the Guerreros in his corner."
Ken Kennedy: "I'm shocked, but I'm happy Kurt's doing what's right. He's been in a lot of pain, and hopefully this decision saved his life. It sucks because Kurt is good for this company. He's the most intense wrestler I have ever seen."
John Laurinaitis: "We look forward to doing business with him again. Kurt is a great athlete and an even better person. He will be missed."
Kurt's peers, including Rey Mysterio, Batista and Mr. Kennedy, are shocked by Kurt Angle's sudden release. WWE.com posted their candid thoughts on Angle's situation, which may be a first for a wrestler's release.
Rey Mysterio: "I was shocked, I just couldn't believe it. I go back a long way with Kurt, and this has really affected me. I hope he can get his issues straightened out. We all have issues with this lifestyle because it's not easy. I hope he keeps plugging away because I'd love to see him in the ring again someday."
Paul Heyman: "This is the best thing for both parties. Kurt has spent his entire life driven to be the best at what he does. Kurt's body, however, could no longer preform to the level that he envisioned for himself. (Kurt) was prepared to drive himself into an early grave simply to live with himself striving to be No. 1. This is a recipe for catastrophe, and taking time off to get his mind and body in sync is the only way to deal with these issues."
Batista: "I know Kurt is passionate about wrestling, so for this to happen, something must be going on. I am worried about him; I hope he's ok."
Dean Malenko: "This is a big loss. Kurt is irreplaceable. He goes 130-percent every night; he's one of the best wrestlers I've ever seen. People have to worry about their life first, and Kurt needs to get his head straight and get himself happy."
Chavo Guerrero: "He's a machine; there has to be something else going on. This isn't ballet. We all get banged up, but Kurt's a different animal; he doesn't know how to downshift into a lower gear. I wish him the best, I respect him and Kurt always has the Guerreros in his corner."
Ken Kennedy: "I'm shocked, but I'm happy Kurt's doing what's right. He's been in a lot of pain, and hopefully this decision saved his life. It sucks because Kurt is good for this company. He's the most intense wrestler I have ever seen."
John Laurinaitis: "We look forward to doing business with him again. Kurt is a great athlete and an even better person. He will be missed."