Kurt Angle Candidly Speaks About Regretting Past Drug Use

Perc Angle was one of the most diabolical, unstoppable, and entertaining characters in wrestling history during that TNA run

The fact he had that Ironman match with Lesnar, which is regarded as one of the greatest matches ever, after passing out from basically a drug overdose is insane. Kurt was a machine

I started on pain killers, turned into heroin. Lost everything. Worst experience of my life. Every time someone asks what heroin withdrawal is like I almost don't even want to say anything because there are no words to even describe the agony and pain I went through. Thankfully 4 years sober now and have my life and everything back. But I agree, I would do anything to not go through those withdrawals again.

the willingness of Kurt to tell his hardest stories so candidly, incredible. True legend of COMBAT SPORTS not just Professional Wrestling

I had a friend that was going to rehab and his favorite wrestler was Kurt Angle. I reached out to angle on twitter and he wrote my friend a long message encouraging him to go through the full rehab and to stay strong. 8 months later i went to a podcast recording i knew he was gonna be at and i took my friend. I was able to tell Kurt how he gave me my friend back and he took a picture with my friend after the show. Hes a standup guy and very serious about encouraging people to get treatment Edit: I get it, most happy stories on the internet are made up, but this one's legit. I found the message earlier today, idk how I feel about posting it because it was a very personal message. I did find their picture together too lol. The details I can give is that we were at the No Mercy ppv in Los Angeles, then went to go see Booker T's live podcast recording that was a fundraiser for relief efforts after the Houston hurrican. Goldust, Angle, David Arquette, Corey Graves, RVD and Eli Drake were guests.

Looks like he's interviewing his brother

It saddens me to hear this stuff. Kurt was one of my favorites as a kid, I had no idea he struggled with addiction. I watched my dad struggle with it for most of my life. I’m glad Kurt’s got a hold of it, and is clean now.

Huge respect to Kurt for all he's been through, the depths of hell of drug addiction and his days of being a pro-wrestler, very few have the strength and will power of this man to come out the other end as good as he has. What a entertainer what a champion.

Inspiring. I’m an RN that got 2 DUI’s in 90 days after a drinking binge after losing a child in utero, my marriage and my wife and child leaving the state. I was a liability to my people. I almost lost it all and as a nurse it’s even worse career wise… Kurt gave me hope. Haven’t had a drink in 2023. Cheers

Kurt was always one of the toughest guys in WWE, and hearing how he did while addicted to pain killers and what he went through afterwards brings it all to a new level.

I lost one of my high school band buddies to a speedball laced with fentanyl. Dead at just 19, rest in peace Joshua. Dude could rock the hell out of an alto saxophone.

Never forget he’s also a real wrestling Olympic gold medalist. I went to his wrestling camp as 9yr old back in the 90s he actually play wrestled me called me a Russian madman….still proud of that and him. Thanks Kurt.

It’s insane to me that with everything Kurt has been through in his life with the WWE, Olympic wrestling, breaking his neck etc.. that getting out of his addiction was the most painful. Wow

If you’re struggling with drugs or alcohol, know that this is temporary and there is always a way out. Start out small, reward your self with things you love, surround yourself with people that love you and keep pushing. You got this!

Kurts not lying. Through everything in my life leaving addiction is the absolute hardest, even though just years in you dont LOVE the addiction, but it wont go away. A few years into his career Kurt was one of my absolute favorites and still is.

CRAZY eye opening anecdotes from Kurt Angle. Its WILD to see someone as talented as him, someone with an IT factor....had to struggle like this. I hope he stays clean, and stays strong. And if any of you are struggling with addiction or withdrawal, be as strong as you can! And if you yourself cant be strong, surround yourself with people or things that give you strength. You got this!

I have a new found respect for this man. I had no idea that he has been through the bowels of addiction and having been there myself, I have a ton of respect for anyone who takes on the challenge of recovery. Also, in his case, the fact that he shares it publicly knowing it may possibly help someone else, is huge. He is a real champion.

Kurt exceeded every expectation in his pro wrestling career. He was an amazing Olympian, but he had this natural gift that made him an incredible pro wrestler, along with the willingness to always be the hardest working guy in the ring. Truly an inspirational guy and I'll always have major respect for Angle.

What a story this man has. I loved this one. The wrestler podcasts that Rogan has been having as of late have been AMAZING. Those guys lived and died and lived again. My gosh, man. Keep em coming.💯

It’s so good to hear these legends be able to talk out of character and just about the reality we don’t get to see that very often due to a lot of them not being there because they succumb to these. Love hearing hulk and Kurt