WWE Stars React To Kurt Angle’s Hall Of Fame News

ESPN broke the news this afternoon that the former WWE Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, Kurt […]

September 5, 2017, 3:53pm

ESPN broke the news this afternoon that the former WWE Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, Kurt Angle will be headlining the 2017 WWE Hall of Fame inductions. While it’s been over a decade since Angle stepped inside a WWE ring, his legendary WWE career has influenced an entire generation of emerging superstars.

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Fans weren’t the only ones thrilled to hear the news of Angle’s return to the WWE. After the news broke, WWE superstars took to Twitter to congratulate Kurt and welcome him back home.

Triple H

I’ve never seen an individual adapt and succeed in this industry so naturally. Proud to welcome @RealKurtAngle into the #WWEHOF. pic.twitter.com/7ERnuVvC4M
— Triple H (@TripleH) January 16, 2017

Bayley

? One of my ALL TIME faves ? https://t.co/sd3EIaApFc
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) January 16, 2017

Taz

Congrats to you Kurt! Well deserved! #WWEHOF https://t.co/JKXeBVI5hq
— TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) January 16, 2017

Becky Lynch

Delighted to see @RealKurtAngle being inducted into the 2017 #WWEHOF . Always one of my favorites and an absolute legend
— Becky Lynch (@BeckyLynchWWE) January 16, 2017

Samoa Joe

A worthy accolade for a unparalleled adversary. https://t.co/JpEehdocFI
— South Sea Strangler (@SamoaJoe) January 16, 2017

Mickie James

Amazing news @WWE @espn congrats my friend! So happy for you @RealKurtAngle you deserve this shugs!!! #OhItsTrueItsDamnTrue ? ?#HOF2017
— Mickie James~Aldis (@MickieJames) January 16, 2017

Roderick Strong

This is awesome! Congrats to @RealKurtAngle! https://t.co/Y1XnoPP7g2
— Roderick Strong (@roderickstrong) January 16, 2017

James Ellsworth

Congratulations to @RealKurtAngle on being an inductee in the #2017 @WWE #HallofFame well deserved is an understatement pic.twitter.com/pgitja63DJ
— James Ellsworth (@realellsworth) January 16, 2017

Blake Murphy

Big congrats to @RealKurtAngle for his induction to the @WWE #WWEHOF – Where he belongs!
— WWE Murphy (@WWE_Murphy) January 16, 2017

Tommaso Ciampa

A man who inspired me to become the performer I am today…and continues to inspire me to reach for greatness. #WWEHOF #DreamMatch pic.twitter.com/yx8IT1EwTE
— Tommaso Ciampa (@ProjectCiampa) January 16, 2017

So Cal Val

I can’t deal! BRAVO @RealKurtAngle! I’m SO thrilled for this! Look forward to celebrating with u & @GiovannaAngle! #WWEHOF @WWE #KurtAngle pic.twitter.com/bXgjIqw7ut
— $oCalVal (@SoCalValerie) January 16, 2017