WWE.com posted the following today:
Due to personal issues, Kurt Angle has been granted an early release from his contract. WWE looks forward to establishing a new relationship with Kurt in the near future.
The only Olympic gold medalist in WWE history, Kurt Angle arrived in 1999 and quickly became one of the most decorated champions in sports-entertainment history. “The Wrestling Machine” is not only a six-time World Champion, but also held the Intercontinental Championship and WWE Tag Team Championship; he also won the 2000 King of the Ring tournament. Recently joining ECW, Angle’s unmatched intensity was rivaled only by his technical and athletic in-ring prowess.
Update:
Dave Meltzer at WrestlingObserver.com is saying that “WWE fired Kurt Angle today. It is known Angle and his agent met with WWE officials this afternoon.”
We’ll have more news on this as it becomes available. For now, you can share your thoughts on this breaking new over in the forums.
