Oh, it’s true. It’s damn true! WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle is trading the bright lights of WWE for the indie wrestling scene, and this time, the Olympic Hero is heading to one of the biggest supermalls in America—because why not? The legend himself will be making his Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) debut at their Dream On event, taking place at the American Dream Mall in New Jersey. And let’s be honest, if you were hoping to see a gold medalist in a sea of pretzels and roller coasters, this is your moment.
GCW made the announcement, but they’ve been tight-lipped on what exactly Angle will be doing. Could he be stepping back into the ring? Managing talent? Or maybe he’s just there to do some heavy shopping? After all, this is the man who took WWE by storm and retired from the company after WrestleMania 35—but as we all know, wrestling retirements are more flexible than a Kurt Angle ankle lock. Just ask Ric Flair, who found new ways to avoid retirement longer than most people avoid their taxes.
Kurt won’t be the only Hall of Fame member to grace GCW’s squared circle. Over the years, Jeff Jarrett had plenty of fun there before moving to AEW, and JBL recently made his mark, dropping Effy with a lariat. Not to mention, Ricky Morton, another wrestling icon who seems to have found the fountain of youth, is also scheduled for the event on November 23.
While Angle hasn’t been focused on wrestling in recent years, choosing instead to be the MVP of his family life, the wrestling world will always have its eyes on him. He’s talked about potentially managing again, but only if the stars align and the right talent comes calling.
So, whether he’s lacing up his boots or just stopping by for a few selfies and a shopping spree, one thing’s for sure—Kurt Angle’s GCW debut is guaranteed to be a must-see moment. Get ready, folks, because when Angle shows up, the intensity is never far behind.