The Joe Rogan Experience

#2036 - Kurt Angle

Sep 19, 2023
Kurt Angle, an Olympic gold medalist and retired wrestling superstar, shares his journey from the Olympic trials to the ring. He opens up about the grueling demands of professional wrestling, detailing his struggles with severe injuries and the emotional toll of painkiller addiction. Angle discusses the dark side of healthcare and the corrupt pharmaceutical industry, highlighting the urgent need for better practices. He also reflects on the transition between wrestling and acting, and offers insights into the challenges of maintaining an active lifestyle as an athlete.
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Kurt Angle's Olympic Trials

  • Kurt Angle won the Olympic trials with a broken neck.
  • Doctors numbed his neck with Novocaine for each match.
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Injuries in Pro Wrestling

  • Kurt Angle has suffered numerous injuries, more in pro wrestling than amateur.
  • He wrestled Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 19 with a broken neck.
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Angle vs. Lesnar

  • Brock Lesnar claimed he could beat Kurt Angle in a wrestling match.
  • Angle challenged Lesnar, and they wrestled for 15 minutes, with Angle winning.
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