Message From TNA President Dixie Carter Regarding Kurt Angle

[irish_blue69]

I found this on the TNA website and thought I'd pass it along. It doesn't look like Kurt will be retiring anytime soon. I thought he wanted out of his WWE contract to spend more time with his family, so what gives??!

A MESSAGE FROM TNA PRESIDENT DIXIE CARTER TO THE FANS REGARDING THE SIGNING OF KURT ANGLE



First, let me say to our talent and our staff, congratulations on our move to primetime. Each of you have worked so hard for this and deserve all the great things that will come with the move. To our fans, none of us would be here without you. Your belief in our product has made all of this possible, and from all of us, thank you. This is just the beginning.

I hope the hype of our announcements last night lived up to or exceeded your expectations. In this industry, it is very hard to keep anything quiet. We are thrilled to have Kurt Angle join our team. Just like with all of our wrestlers, Kurt’s family and health will always come first. I’m sure you will be hearing from him in the coming weeks.

I asked Kurt’s agent to provide me with a quote for our announcement release. Most times a publicist, manager or agent will prepare a statement for the talent. But after a long film shoot in Nashville last week that ended at midnight, Kurt sat down and hand wrote his heartfelt comments on a hotel note pad. Instead of just pulling a small part from that to use in the press release, I thought his fans would love to share in his full emotions from that night:

“Being with TNA feels like I have finally found my home. I had fun in WWE at certain times, but I was never really happy. Now being a part of TNA, I know I have a purpose. I feel like I am part of history, part of a company that is not only on the rise – not only going to be the number-one watched wrestling show in the world within a short period of time – but TNA gives me an opportunity to spread my wings. This company has no limits to where it can go. The sky is the limit and the main reason is because they brought the “real” back into wrestling and that is a perfect fit for the greatest wrestler in USA Olympic history. I have room to grow here and to help TNA grow. Working for these caring and very giving employers of TNA makes me feel like I have a purpose and that the sky is the limit. I don’t feel trapped or held back like I did the first six years in my tenure with the other company. They held me back. Now, our wonderful audience will see the real Kurt Angle doing what I love to do – real wrestling – and that’s what puts a smile on my face each time I come to work. I even smile when I think about it. TNA will be the most watched television show on cable television. It’s only a matter of time. Now, I get the opportunity and privilege of being a part of it. Thank you TNA for saving my career, my life and my desire to do what I love. I will be here in some capacity for the rest of my life. That’s real…that’s damn real.” – Kurt Angle



Total Nonstop Action Wrestling!

[Betty Boop]

Blue, you must have boys that are addicted to the wrestling channels, too! LOL. I never liked the persona that WWE/WWF gave Kurt Angle and with his injuries I was always sad that the viewer did not get to truly enjoy the athleticism of his abilities. I know that TNA benefits from McMahon's company loss. Kurt Angle has shown himself to be hard working and untiring in his loyalty to the company. Proof is in the lame story lines WWF fed him from the get-go that he always carried through on for the company. Now, those who enjoy the show, will also get to enjoy some true atleticism as well!

[irish_blue69]

Nope no kids, just me. I have been watching it for about 30 years.

[Betty Boop]

Me, too - but longer than that. Don't tell anyone!!!

[irish_blue69]

Originally Posted by Betty Boop

Me, too - but longer than that. Don't tell anyone!!!

Don't worry your secret is safe with me.

[AT3Weins]

Don't get me wrong, I like Kurt and think he's one of the best in the world.

However he is an idiot. He is in no shape to wrestle. He needs time to heal and he isn't allowing himself to do that.

I'm afraid he won't last more than a few years...and that's a damn shame.

[AT3Weins]

Don't get me wrong, I like Kurt and think he's one of the best in the world.

However he is an idiot. He is in no shape to wrestle. He needs time to heal and he isn't allowing himself to do that.

I'm afraid he won't last more than a few years...and that's a damn shame.