"It was withdrawal" - WWE veteran opens up about severe Kurt Angle addiction (Exclusive)

WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle is arguably among the best in-ring performers in professional wrestling history. He has been part of several memorable moments over the years. However, wrestling veteran Vince Russo recently recalled watching Angle deal with his addiction.

Several stars in the world of professional wrestling have been found guilty of substance abuse and addiction. Former WWE Champion Kurt Angle is one of those names. He has often talked about his addiction to painkillers and how he got rid of it.

On the latest episode of Sportskeeda's The Wrestling Outlaws, Vince Russo recalled how Kurt Angle was shaking during his first TNA Wrestling interview. He pointed out that the Olympic Gold medalist was trying to deal with his addiction. The veteran added that he was happy to see Angle pull through as he believed the latter was a great individual.

"When he [Kurt Angle] first came to TNA, I remember sitting down with him, and I produced his very first interview. Chris, I never saw this with anybody I had ever worked with before. Bro, the whole interview, he was [shaking], and it was withdrawal. He was trying to get off the stuff, and I mean the whole interview. And man, to see it like you can't imagine that battle, like, 'Oh my God.' But, thank God, man. I mean, he found his way through because he's such a good man and good individual, and I just thank God," he said. [From 13:01 to 13:54]

You can check out Vince Russo's comments in the video below:

Kurt Angle shares a heartwarming moment with one of his favorite opponents of all time

Kurt Angle has been involved in several memorable contests over the years. The WWE Hall of Famer has competed against many popular stars and World Champions.

A couple of weeks ago, Angle took to his X/Twitter account to share a picture with fellow WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio. He referred to The Master of the 619 as one of his favorite opponents of all time.

"Hanging out with one of my favorite opponents of all time…@reymysterio Love ya Rey!" he wrote.

You can check out his X/Twitter post below:

While Angle retired from in-ring action more than five years ago, Mysterio is still going strong. The 50-year-old was even acknowledged as the locker room leader during recent editions of Monday Night RAW.

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