In a striking revelation, Olympic gold medalist and professional wrestling icon, Kurt Angle, recently declared Charlotte Flair as the world's best wrestler on his podcast, The Kurt Angle Show (via FightFans).
Kurt Angle: High Regard for Flair
Flair, who recently returned to WWE television on an episode of SmackDown, confronts Asuka, the reigning WWE Women’s Champion. This event brought immense pleasure to Angle, who took to his podcast to express his admiration for Flair's wrestling prowess.
During the podcast, the host quizzed Angle about his favourite female wrestlers. While he named Mercedes Moné as his favourite outside WWE, he held Flair in the highest regard. In his words, "I love Charlotte Flair. I think she’s the best of all time. I actually think she’s the best wrestler in the world overall, I really do."
The Paragon of Consistency: Charlotte Flair
Angle further lauded Flair for her consistency in delivering top-tier, five-star matches. According to him, Flair has had more consistent five-star matches than any other person in the wrestling world. He added, “She is really, really good.”
While Angle also commended other wrestlers like Sasha Banks and Mercedes, his admiration for Flair's skills remained unparalleled. The wrestling legend's endorsement of Flair not only underscores her talent but also solidifies her standing in the wrestling community.
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Anticipation Builds for the Upcoming Title Challenge
In the coming weeks, Flair is set to challenge Asuka for the WWE Women’s Championship on SmackDown on FOX. Given Angle's high praise, fans are on the edge of their seats, anticipating a thrilling performance from the wrestler he considers the best in the world.
An Endorsement that Weighs Heavily
Considering Kurt Angle, his illustrious career and his profound knowledge of the sport, his endorsement carries significant weight. As Flair continues to impress in the ring, it appears she is living up to the high praise, further cementing her legacy in the wrestling world.
This development also serves to reiterate the ever-evolving landscape of professional wrestling, highlighting the exceptional talent of women wrestlers and the increasing recognition they are gaining in a traditionally male-dominated sport. Charlotte Flair, with her unmatched skills and consistency, is indeed a testament to this evolution.