Kurt Angle Predicts WWE Will Eventually Acquire TNA’s Library
WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle recently expressed his enthusiasm about the growing collaboration between WWE and TNA Wrestling, sharing his belief that the partnership will ultimately lead to WWE acquiring the TNA video library. Angle, who had a decade-long tenure in TNA, spoke candidly about how this crossover could give WWE fans broader access to a significant portion of his wrestling career.
Kurt Angle Reflects on the WWE and TNA Partnership
Speaking on the "Mic Check with Mr. Anderson" podcast, Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle admitted he never imagined WWE and TNA would join forces given their past rivalry. Reflecting on the announcement of the partnership earlier this year, he said, "I never thought in a million years WWE would ever partner up with TNA." He praised the collaboration for potentially opening up his and other wrestlers' past TNA matches to WWE audiences who may have missed them.
The Significance of Owning the TNA Library
Kurt Angle highlighted the importance of WWE obtaining the TNA video library, noting that the WWE fans will have the opportunity to see much of his work from a career phase he deems his best. “I know eventually WWE is going to buy the TNA library and now WWE will own all the Kurt Angle footage at TNA and the WWE fans are going to have access to it,” Angle explained, emphasizing his appreciation for the partnership’s potential.
Angle described his TNA career as more prolific and successful compared to his WWE run, having spent ten years with the promotion between 2006 and 2016. During that time, he became a six-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion and was inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame in 2013.
WWE's Existing Working Agreement and Option to Purchase
Recent reports indicate that WWE’s working agreement with TNA includes an option to purchase the company and a right of first refusal on potential sales. The business arrangement cements the companies' closer relationship and enhances the possibility of WWE owning TNA’s video library in the near future. Such an acquisition would consolidate many wrestling archives under the WWE banner, further solidifying its historical dominance in professional wrestling content.
Kurt Angle’s Perspective on His TNA Career
Angle expressed pride and a sense of mission in his TNA days, often recalling that much of his wrestling journey unfolded there. Unlike WWE’s broader audience, TNA’s fan base during his tenure was smaller, leading to a perception gap about his achievements. He hopes the partnership with WWE will bridge this divide and enable new generations of fans to appreciate classic matches and moments that were once confined to a niche platform.
Looking Ahead: A New Era of Wrestling History
Kurt Angle’s remarks underscore a significant moment in wrestling history, where former rivals forge unprecedented partnerships and iconic careers become more accessible. The potential purchase of the TNA video library by WWE could enrich wrestling programming, documentaries, and retrospectives, offering fans a more comprehensive showcase of wrestling evolution.
Angle’s enthusiasm reflects broader optimism for the future of wrestling entertainment as major companies collaborate, honor past legacies, and explore new opportunities for content sharing and fan engagement.
The full interview with Kurt Angle can be heard on the “Mic Check with Mr. Anderson” podcast, offering deeper insights into the wrestling legend’s thoughts on this landmark partnership.