The Joe Rogan Experience #2036 - Kurt Angle
Sep 19, 2023
Kurt Angle, an Olympic gold medalist and retired wrestling superstar, shares his journey from the Olympic trials to the ring. He opens up about the grueling demands of professional wrestling, detailing his struggles with severe injuries and the emotional toll of painkiller addiction. Angle discusses the dark side of healthcare and the corrupt pharmaceutical industry, highlighting the urgent need for better practices. He also reflects on the transition between wrestling and acting, and offers insights into the challenges of maintaining an active lifestyle as an athlete.
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Angle vs. Lesnar
- Brock Lesnar claimed he could beat Kurt Angle in a wrestling match.
- Angle challenged Lesnar, and they wrestled for 15 minutes, with Angle winning.
WrestleMania 19 Incident
- Brock Lesnar accidentally broke Kurt Angle's neck a month before WrestleMania 19.
- Angle wrestled despite the injury and lost the title to Lesnar.
Painkiller Addiction
- Kurt Angle developed a painkiller addiction after being introduced to them for his neck injury.
- After his sister's overdose, he took 20 pills and didn't wake up until the afternoon of his biggest match.