WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle has revealed new details about the multiple separate contract offers he received from the UFC, shedding light on one of combat sports’ most intriguing “what if” stories. Despite never stepping into the Octagon, Angle remains convinced that, had he made the move in his prime, he could have been a UFC champion.
How Close Was Kurt Angle to Making His UFC Debut After WWE?
Kurt Angle, an Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling, was first approached by the UFC in 1996, shortly after his historic win at the Atlanta Games.