5 dream matches for Kurt Angle on the current WWE roster

Kurt Angle is undoubtedly one of the biggest legends in pro wrestling, both inside and outside the ring.

Inside the squared circle, the WWE Hall of Famer was arguably one of the finest performers with his unparalleled strength and fine technical in-ring ability. Outside the ring, Angle won many hearts when he secured a gold medal in freestyle wrestling at the 1996 Summer Olympics with a broken neck.

Kurt held his own against established names like The Undertaker, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Edge, The Rock, and Stone Cold Steve Austin during his time at WWE. He won many accolades, being a five-time World Champion, an Intercontinental Champion, European Champion as well as a Tag Team Champion with the late Chris Benoit. Apart from championship glory, the Olympic Champion was also a King of the Ring winner in 2000.

On his return to WWE in 2017, Kurt played the role of on-screen RAW General Manager with equal finesse as his capable in-ring ability. John Cena, when inducting this legend into the Hall of Fame in 2017, had this to say:

"He is, without question, the most gifted all-around performer we have ever had step into a ring. There will never be another like him."

With such laurels to boast of, if Angle was to lock horns with some of the current WWE Superstars, their battles would be epic. In this article, we look at five dream matches for Kurt Angle on the current roster:

#5 Finn Balor vs. Kurt Angle

Finn Balor was the inaugural WWE Universal Champion in 2016 and, over the years, has had some memorable feuds with established names like Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Bray Wyatt, to name a few.

The contest between Balor and Angle will be one for the ages, pitting the high-flying ability of Finn against the gifted technical ability and physical dominance of The Olympic Champion.

Will the Coup de Grace prevail in this one, or will the Angle Slam be enough to seal the deal? Whatever is the case, the WWE Universe will undoubtedly be in for a memorable bout.

#4 Austin Theory vs. Kurt Angle

The contest between Austin Theory and Kurt Angle will pin youthful energy vs. an ocean of experience.

Theory has been very impressive on the main-roster, getting the better of legends like Jeff Hardy and Rey Mysterio. He would indeed look to add another feather to his cap by beating Hall of Famer Kurt Angle if this dream match were to occur.

On the other hand, Angle would undoubtedly want to teach Theory a lesson on the importance of experience in the ring, making this contest memorable.

#3 Big E vs. Kurt Angle

Big E has undoubtedly carved a praise-worthy success story in WWE.

The Powerhouse of Positivity has had an impressive 2021, soaring to become WWE Champion after winning the Money in the Bank contract and cashing in on former champion Bobby Lashley.

Having tested himself against the best on the current roster, Big E would certainly like to go toe-to-toe with the best from the past in Kurt Angle. Their match will be about immense physicality with those belly-to-belly slams that both competitors will dish out, making it a must-watch for the WWE Universe.

#2 Seth Rollins vs. Kurt Angle

The contest between Seth Rollins and Kurt Angle would be a match made in heaven.

The two superstars teamed up in 2017 at the TLC event, substituting for the injured Roman Reigns as a member of The Shield. Having said this, they have never squared off in the ring.

In a recent episode of The Kurt Angle Show, the Hall of Famer labeled The Visionary as one of the best wrestlers in the world and said he reminded him of a young Shawn Michaels. With such praise, if they were to lock horns in the ring, the match would undoubtedly be one for the ages.

Thinking about the Curb Stomp going head-to-head against the Angle Slam would surely be a treat to savor.

#1 Roman Reigns vs. Kurt Angle

Roman Reigns is by far the biggest superstar on the current WWE roster.

The Universal Champion has beaten opponents left, right, and center and is yet to lose a single pay-per-view match since his comeback at SummerSlam 2020. The contest between Roman Reigns and Kurt Angle will be based on submission moves.

The Tribal Chief will look to put Angle in the Guillotine, whereas The Olympic Gold Medalist will look to break Roman's leg with the Ankle Lock. With such destruction on display, this contest will undoubtedly be an entertaining proposition pitting the best of the past against the best of the present.