5 possible Wrestlemania 34 opponents for Kurt Angle

Kurt Angle's return at the Hall of Fame was a dream come true for many a wrestling fan as well as the WWE and Angle himself. The deal became even sweeter when he was unveiled as the new General Manager of Monday Night Raw.

But, there's still one wish left unfulfilled for the all parties involved: The Olympic Gold Medalist's final match for the company. While it's not confirmed that he will wrestle one more time for the company, he definitely wants to, and the fans definitely want to see it happen.

With it looking even more unlikely that he will be given the all-clear at WWE Summerslam 2017, perhaps a more realistic event would be next year's Wrestlemania. And, wouldn't it be fitting for someone with such a legendary career to go out on The Grandest Stage of Them All?

So, if our dreams do come true and Angle is granted one final match at Wrestlemania 34, who should he face? Well, that's what we're here to discuss today. So, without any further ado, here are 5 possible Wrestlemania 34 opponents for Kurt Angle:

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#5 Brock Lesnar

Angle is one of few men who can push Brock to the limit

Okay okay, so this is most likely not going to happen, but a man can dream, can't he? Brock Lesnar and Kurt Angle engaged in an epic rivalry during both men's initial run with the company in the 2000s and they put on some of the very best matches of their careers against each other.

So, wouldn't it be fitting for the two who brought out the best in each other to engage in combat one final time as Angle bids farewell to the professional wrestling business? The two are said to be friends to this day, so you can count on Lesnar actually giving a damn about the match, and Angle proved on the indie scene that he still has enough left in the tank to create greatness against someone as talented as Brock.

The major issue here is that the WWE and Vince McMahon would prefer to use Lesnar in a more high profile position on the Wrestlemania 34 card.

#4 Triple H

A battle of the veterans

This is one rumour that has been going around for a while. The thought of Triple H and Kurt Angle engaging in some sort of rivalry in the build up to Summerslam and finally having a match at the Biggest Party of the Summer had those who worship at the altar of the squared circle licking their chops. However, those plans didn't come to pass. But, what if the company used the same general idea at WrestleMania 34 instead?

The biggest advantage of this match is that both men have high profile names, and they have a huge amount of drawing power despite being in the twilight of their careers. Another point in Hunter's favour is that he is one of the safest workers in the business.

With Angle's ageing body, the company will be desperate to avoid any major injuries. Just look at what happened to Sting against Seth Rollins. This would be the safest option for both men, and they are more than capable of putting on a good show.

#3 Jason Jordan

A family rivalry in the works?

This one's come into play over the past couple of weeks. The WWE has decided to run with a storyline that involves Jason Jordan being the illegitimate son of Kurt Angle. For better or for worse, this is what we're stuck with going forward.

The main purpose behind this is to give the former member of American Alpha a major push in the singles spotlight, and there is no better way for that push to culminate than with a win over Kurt Angle at Wrestlemania 34.

Just think about it. With the whole professional wrestling world watching, this talented youngster gets a victory over one of the most legendary names to ever step foot into the squared circle. If the WWE wants to make Jordan into a main event player, this is the way to go.

#2 AJ Styles

Angle and Styles have been friends and foes

AJ Styles is probably the best professional wrestler in the world, and certainly the best professional wrestler on the WWE roster today. And, he's proven that he can have great matches with literally anyone as evidenced by WrestleMania 33 epic against Shane McMahon.

So, why not give him the honour of retiring Kurt Angle? We know that the two have immaculate chemistry from their time together in TNA, and Styles knows how to put on a great match without putting his opponent in any danger.

Think of him as an improved option on Triple H. Just as safe but with better wrestling ability. It's pretty much the best of both worlds.

#1 Samoa Joe

The two have had great matches in TNA

If you have any doubts that Samoa Joe should be the fan to face Kurt Angle at Wrestlemania 34, just go watch their matches in TNA. The two absolutely tore the house down every time they faced each other...and that was in TNA.

Imagine what they would be able to do in the WWE and at Wrestlemania 34 for that matter. If you want Kurt Angle to have the send off he deserves, put him up against Samoa Joe and let them go at it as only the two of them can.

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