Late last week, WWE made the shocking announcement on their website that Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle has been officially released from the company "due to personal issues". They wished him good luck and said they look forward to establishing a "new relationship" with the former WWE champion in the future - a sign that his in-ring career has come to an end.
Shortly after the statement was released, it was revealed by Kurt Angle himself that the reason for his release was that his body is in terrible condition and he has been struggling with a severe addiciton to pain medication. WWE.com conducted interviews with Angle as well as other WWE superstars regarding the situation. Today, WWE.com has posted comments from the boss himself, Mr. McMahon.
Regarding the Release:
“It’s unfortunate that Kurt was released, and it’s really unfortunate for the WWE fans who, for a while at least, won’t see Angle in action ... Circumstances were such that Kurt should have been, and was, granted his release.”
Regarding Kurt's Health Situation:
“It’s no secret that even when Kurt won the Olympic Gold Medal, he did so with a broken neck,” he said. “Kurt has been dealing with that pain, and the advancement of that pain, as well as other injuries. He had been dealing with that injury since he won the gold medal; he had been masking it in many ways just so he could go out and compete"
Regarding Kurt's WWE Future:
“I think Kurt has some issues he has to face, as we all do from time to time. We all have our demons, and as human beings, it is important for us to overcome them and become better human beings, athletes and business people.”
