Show
Kurt Angle took his rightful place in the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2017, alongside "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Diamond Dallas Page, Beth Phoenix, The Rock 'n' Roll Express, Teddy Long and Warrior Award recipient Eric LeGrand. Get full coverage below of the unforgettable night, including recaps, highlights, photos and WWE.com exclusives.
View photos | Watch highlights
Time and location
Where to watch
Subscribe Now
Kurt Angle took his rightful place in the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2017, alongside "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Diamond Dallas Page, Beth Phoenix, The Rock 'n' Roll Express, Teddy Long and Warrior Award recipient Eric LeGrand. Get full coverage below of the unforgettable night, including recaps, highlights, photos and WWE.com exclusives.
View photos | Watch highlights
The incomparable Kurt Angle stepped into WWE immortality as part of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2017.
Angle was inducted by none other than John Cena, who had his very first WWE match against The Only Olympic Gold Medalist in Pro Wrestling History. Cena talked about how Angle is in a class all by himself, both in his athletic ability and with his larger-than-life personality. He talked about The American Hero’s Olympic accomplishments and how he quickly exceeded expectations to become a measuring stick for all who stepped into the squared circle.
The Wrestling Machine then took the stage. Among many others, he thanked Jim Ross, Edge, Christian, The Hardy Boyz, Chris Jericho, Eddie Guerrero, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, The Rock, The Undertaker, Kane, Big Show, Rikishi, Shawn Michaels, Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Randy Orton, Shane McMahon, the WWE Universe, his family, his children and his wife.
Angle also advised the Superstars of today to limit their mistakes, stay out of trouble and take chances. He even went so far as to humorously model some of the chances he took, including the little cowboy hat, the wig, his rap and a rendition of “Sexy Kurt.” He wrapped up his speech by chugging two huge containers of milk (and ruining his tux in the process).
The incomparable Kurt Angle stepped into WWE immortality as part of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2017.
Angle was inducted by none other than John Cena, who had his very first WWE match against The Only Olympic Gold Medalist in Pro Wrestling History. Cena talked about how Angle is in a class all by himself, both in his athletic ability and with his larger-than-life personality. He talked about The American Hero’s Olympic accomplishments and how he quickly exceeded expectations to become a measuring stick for all who stepped into the squared circle.
The Wrestling Machine then took the stage. Among many others, he thanked Jim Ross, Edge, Christian, The Hardy Boyz, Chris Jericho, Eddie Guerrero, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, The Rock, The Undertaker, Kane, Big Show, Rikishi, Shawn Michaels, Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Randy Orton, Shane McMahon, the WWE Universe, his family, his children and his wife.
Angle also advised the Superstars of today to limit their mistakes, stay out of trouble and take chances. He even went so far as to humorously model some of the chances he took, including the little cowboy hat, the wi...
One of the squared circle’s most dynamic managers and SmackDown’s incompletable General Manager dances his way into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2017.
Long was inducted by longtime friends, The APA’s JBL and Ron Simmons. The tough pair began by joking about how the WWE Hall of Fame inductee was one of the cheapest individuals ever, as well as one of the worst drivers. They soon got serious, however, and spoke about how Long had had just about every job there is to have in wrestling. They also talked about how Long grew up in extremely tough circumstances in the racially charged south and how he stands as an example of how you can do anything if you are willing to work hard.
Teddy Long then took the stage. After contradicting a story that JBL and Simmons had told in swift fashion, he began talking about his career. In the start, he did whatever he could behind the scenes just to be a part of it. He spoke of becoming a referee, eventually transitioning to manager, growing in WWE and becoming the longest-reigning General Manager in SmackDown history. He thanked, among others, God, WWE, the McMahon family, Jim Ross, his son, his wife and the WWE Universe.
One of the squared circle’s most dynamic managers and SmackDown’s incompletable General Manager dances his way into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2017.
Long was inducted by longtime friends, The APA’s JBL and Ron Simmons. The tough pair began by joking about how the WWE Hall of Fame inductee was one of the cheapest individuals ever, as well as one of the worst drivers. They soon got serious, however, and spoke about how Long had had just about every job there is to have in wrestling. They also talked about how Long grew up in extremely tough circumstances in the racially charged south and how he stands as an example of how you can do anything if you are willing to work hard.
Teddy Long then took the stage. After contradicting a story that JBL and Simmons had told in swift fashion, he began talking about his career. In the start, he did whatever he could behind the scenes just to be a part of it. He spoke of becoming a referee, eventually transitioning to manager, growing in WWE and becomin...