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“That’s a Tough One”: Retired WWE Legend Kurt Angle Sends a Message to AEW’s Kenny Omega Ahead of Double or Nothing PPV

Published 05/28/2023, 1:00 PM EDT

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In the past few years, Tony Khan’s AEW came into existence and emerged as competition to WWE. Apart from hiring ex-WWE superstars, AEW also has several top wrestlers from around the world. Among them one is, Kenny Omega. The 39-year-old Canadian wrestler is arguably one of the best in the business currently and possesses one of the unique move-set. Omega has proven his worth in multiple promotions all over the world and is currently a top name in AEW.

Recently, WWE legend and Hall of Famer Kurt Angle drew indirect comparisons with Kenny Omega. Angle would reply to a post on Twitter where both he and Omega were being compared.

What did Kurt Angle claim while comparing himself with Kenny Omega?

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A peak Kurt Angle versus Kenny Omega is something every wrestling fan wished they got to see. However, it is unfortunately something that they might not ever witness. Recently, on Twitter Angle chimed in on a comparison between him and Omega.

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He wrote, “That’s a tough one!!!!” The post compared Kenny Omega with a peak Kurt Angle. And indeed the comparison is one of the toughest ones. Kurt Angle as an active performer was a different breed and put on classics day in and day out.

However, is Kurt Angle’s comparisons with Omega a sign of a future match?

The comparison came in ahead of Double or Nothing, and if this dream match takes place, fans might lose their calm.

Kurt Angle opens up his mind on the new WWE World Heavyweight Championship

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At Night of Champions, fans saw Seth Rollins defeat AJ Styles with a stomp to win the new WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Rollins was one of the most deserving candidates for the title.

However, as per Angle, the new world title is secondary to that of Roman Reigns’ titles. Speaking on his podcast, Angle opened up his mind on the new title. He said, “I like it. It has a good look to it. It looks innovative and new, it’s not old-fashioned. It’s definitely a new look. I mean, there’s no way around not thinking that the title is secondary.”

Night of Champions 2023 began with Rollins versus Styles for the title in what was a dream match for many fans. With several dream matches potentially lined up for several superstars, can the fans also witness Kurt Angle versus Kenny Omega one day?

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Shounak Chakrabarti

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Shounak Chakrabarti is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports who brings a wealth of knowledge and a keen eye for detail to his analysis of professional wrestling. With a deep passion for the sport that dates back to his childhood, Shounak has immersed himself in every aspect of the industry, from the career trajectories of WWE superstars to their personal lives and beyond. As a journalism graduate, Shounak is a firm believer in the power of digital journalism to provide fans with a unique perspective on pro wrestling.
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Sherjeel Malik