@@romeoromero808what’s cap about it ? I’ve lost that amount of weight in similar time. Lost 20 in about 3.5-4 months. Takes nothing but pure dedication to a routine that works for you. Weight falls off you when you cut out all the bs processed foods and sugary foods. 80% of weight loss is simply dietary change.
@@TaeLS430 Yessir. Say that louder for the trolls in the back! Dietary change, putting in the work + some motivation is all it takes. People assume way too much nowadays. #realtalk
That’s a perfect comparison. He would’ve been a champ. Olympic gold wrestlers, honestly it might be a 100% conversion rate of them becoming ufc champions. Only other one I know of is Henry
I think people forget how good DC actually is. He only has three losses, one of which was to Jon and the next 2 were to Stipe who is arguably one of the greatest heavyweights in UFC history. I personally think he’s the second or third best UFC fighter ever either behind Jones as the second or Jones, Khabib then DC.
They approached Kurt back in '97 but as he says the money wasn't there yet as it was a brand new sport. Had he taken that offer, he may have never stepped into the squared circle.
How hasn't a movie been made about Kurt Angle yet?? His story is just unbelievable and he is an incredible person all round, and succeeded in everything he went for.
Kurt Angle is one of those guys who was a pure alpha athlete through and through. Doesn't matter what sport or endeavor he did, he would've molded his training regiment and routine around it and been successful. His life story is amazing and utterly fascinating.
What's that got to do with eating steroids? You can do steroids and never win the lottery either...doesn't change the fact he still did roids to get ahead of the competition
I will never forget seeing Kurt Angle moonsault off the steel cage against Chris Benoit. He is a legend and quickly became one of my favorites. Very happy to see Joe bring him onto the podcast.
I'm really digging these wrestlers coming out and sharing their stories. Brings back so many good memories from a time when I did not understand the human element of the show. Now getting to see behind the scenes a bit, I have so much more respect for these guys and gals for what they went through just to entertain us.
I remember when Kurt first arrived at WWF he was so hated. Rock and Austin were his opponents and they made him look corny, but he overcame the image and became a huge name in the business. Got love for all those wrestlers I grew up on
Yeah I still remember seeing him the first time as a kid when he was introduced lol. He was pretty corny but he had some fun/cool moments with the Rock and other big names
It was during the time when steph and triple h first got married and were running smackdown. I remember steph was pushing Kurt and would have wrestlers interfere on his behalf to keep him undefeated. Once triple h asked her "why do you like this guy?" Lol
That’s because Vince loved making some people heels and he knew how to make you hate a guy from a storyteller point of view. I agree. I hated Kurt Angle as a kid. Now, as an adult, I realize how amazing the dude is.
I like Joe and I like attitude era Wrestling but I haven't been liking these episodes, It's all stuff I've heard before and Joe's not a fan so their kind of milktoast interviews.
@@jim1631 You speak like you are always in the room with Rogan... very cringe. Also, if Joe wasn't a fan he wouldn't have wasted his time having DDP or Taker or Flair on the show
Kurt is such a legend and did so much for the business that fans understand he doesnt need 1 more match, his heath is the #1 concern but he would be great as a producer or help the next generation of wrestlers.
Kurt is a really nice guy I met him as a kid. He was grinning from ear to ear to make a kids day and gave me an autograph and free tickets to the show that night
Pro wrestlers are a gold mine for incredible road and life stories. I am so glad the door is open for them on JRE. Kurt Angle is one of the best of all time
For a long while Joe didn't want to have wrestlers on the show and time and time again they prove to be the best guests. It's great seeing the human side of folks I watched growing up. And they're incredible storytellers.
@@maxtor6416 This episode was BS though. Barely even talked about Kurt’s WWE career. None of his classic moments. Not really any cool behind the scenes stories, except his wrestling match with Brock. Like always, Joe just starts talking about MMA/UFC and it took up the entire second half of the episode
@@Geojr815I thought the same. Such a shame. I haven’t been as pumped for an episode in long time. Is it because Joe felt the conversation became boring? He must have the self-awareness to understand that he makes the conversation about his interests.
@@Geojr815@lemonz1128 But I love it, though. I already know most of his pro wrestling stories, but he fought Mike Kerr etc, and his thought on if he went to MMA and fought legit. It's real. And kurt my hero forever.
What I love about this interview is the exchange of knowledge and information between Kurt and Joe. Kurt knew a few things Joe didn’t and vice versa. Awesome respect for this conversation
I can completely relate to his loss of strength. Last summer I was hit by a drunk driver and broke my neck. Prior to the accident I was bench pressing 415lbs for 12-15 reps. Now I’m struggling with 135lbs.
@@jefflawson3574 I used to lift 6 days/week before the accident. I’m a former fullback and heavyweight wrestler. I actually got a lot stronger as I got older.
Kurt is a proper badass. Great confidence crossed with Humility. Also, impossible not to respect the engagement Joe has with his guests, really is great at what he does.
Kurt Angle is a legend. Hearing his theme song growing up always brought a smile to my face. Me & my little bro used to yell out "You Suck", but low-key, we were fans of Kurt Angle, ha. Everyone at school used to copy Cena's F-U & the Angle Lock. Aww, good times.
Kurt Angle. 1 time Olympian 1 time gold medalist Many time pro wrestling champion 5 time broken neck survivor. As well as considered one of the greatest all around wrestlers of all time, be it collegiate, national, Olympic, or "professional". It's a miracle he's still around and amazing he's done all this in a single life time, most of it was done within 10 years of the first time his neck broke.
Kurt's opponent in the Olympic final knew his neck was broken and kept targeting it throughout the match. Kurt may not have felt anything at that moment, but you can only imagine how he felt afterwards.
As a person with herniated cervical discs that cause excruciating pain, let me disabuse y'all of the notion that pills take all the pain away. They do not, they may numb it some to the point of being functional, but they only work so well.
Hang in there buddy. Stay away from Fentanyl. That shit is the fucking devil. I had a broken back and got prescriptions for oxys and that damn patch. Nearly died multiple times on that thing. Stay strong man
Man this podcast with Kurt has been so interesting I just love these intimate talks about the business and Kurts injuries and stuff it's sooo intriguing.
If you didn’t like him when you were a kid, then he was doing his job perfectly 👌🏻 He’s up there with Austin, HBK, Undertaker and Rock as generational talents.
I hated mark Henry he scared tf out of me just to find out he a big teddy bear 😂😂😂😂😂😂 yall remember he tossed that guy in the shadow relam I was terrified even when he knew it was a act
I saw him before he turned heel. I always thought it sucked that all the fans basically hated him after but I kinda get that it was best for his character so that he didnt become to cheesy over time. Mad respect to him just a genuinely great wrestler he was great at what he did.
To compensate the upper body Angle has freakishly strong legs and glutes. I remember how he was effortlessly throwing guys almost twice his size in WWE, that was incredible. One of my favorite wrestlers along with Shawn Michaels
God I know what Kurt is going through. Spinal cord injury blows. It’s incredible he’s still walking. The Dr that saved my best friends life invented those artificial disks. If I’m not mistaken it was initially for top tier military cases right after invasion of Afghanistan. All I got to say is Kurt has to be insanely mentally strong, and a bit crazy lol
I have multiple bulging discs in each part of my spine not just one part all 3 parts can someone tell me is that pretty bad as im only 23 never been hurt before and had to leave my job and now I’m stuck trying figure out how fix the pain in my back just had epidural in my cervical spine that didn’t do much but a tiny bit of help.
Angle is a bonafide BEAST! An absolute legend! Still remember the Austin Vs. Angle rivalry as one of the best and most underrated programs in wrestling.
I have 7 herniated discs from a bicycle/car accident. Kurt Angle has always been my inspiration to keep training in the gym, even when I know how much pain it is going to cause me, I am going to feel pain either way. I got a really awkward photo with Kurt in 2004 :)
Always been a fan. I respect the relentless nature of Angle. Who can say they won a GOLD medal, let alone with a broken neck?! Not too many I assure you.
Watch Kurt’s interview after winning the gold. They went right to an interview as he left the mat. He gave the most emotional, open hearted speech that I have ever seen. I got a chill thinking of it now as I type this. When he says (I’m paraphrasing) he can die now and he’d be fine with it.
@@raynwolfsbane2084 Mick Foley was a wild man. Feel so bad for him nowadays always talks about how he’s in constant pain and fear he won’t be able to walk soon. Same as Kurt. These guys don’t get enough credit
I had three level fusion done on my lower neck. While it releaved some of the pressure on my nerves, overall it sucks. It gets stiff and siezes a lot. When it's inflamed, I have severe numbness in my arms and hands. If anyone else is facing surgery and disc replacement is an option I highly recommend looking into that.
Dude i have artificial implants in my neck at c5 and c7.... i just had the surgery july 12. And when he was talking about all of his symptoms he still deals with i felt for the first time ever finally... someone who understands it....but at the same time inspired because it didnt stop him. I have a new found view of kurt angle. I have worked 50-60 hrs a week since my son was born. He is now 13. And im still pushing. I hope angle gets these implants. They are life changing for mobility. Not so much for sensation though. But then again nerves take up to a year to heal. Also joe. If you read this. I would absolutely love to talk about the surgery with you if you ever found a need for a session about it. That would be probably the coolest experience of my life. Big fan lol
Did you feel those symptoms after the surgery or before? How are you healing up? I pinched a nerve in my neck last November and am still recovering. Lost lots of strength in my left arm/shoulder, and I dealt with a chest muscle injury too. All of it is getting much better, but scary stuff. I saw three doctors, and they didn't seem concerned!
@@PowersBenzoCoaching I fell 30 ft off of a roof I thought I was just fine and went right back to work until two weeks later I couldn't lift my arm pass my belly button started feeling like I had hot LED moving through both arms and my neck constantly ached. Physical therapy helped a great deal at first and then certain chiropractors were very helpful my advice would be to see a chiropractor before I go into surgery. Try and seek a holistic chiropractor to be perfectly honest with you they seem to help me a lot more as far as adjustments and things like that but I don't know what kind of insurance you're working with my insurance wasn't that great at the time. Post-surgery I deal with some muscle tightness in the throatmy pain level is out of this world better I have no more issues as far as the hot LED feeling or losing control of my legs I highly recommend implants if you get a fusion it will screw up everyone I've met has regretted getting a fusion so talk to the surgeon and if they recommend an implant do it while you can I was down for about 3-4 days before I could go to the grocery store and buy week for I put a new battery and alternator in my car now I'm back to work after I think it was five weeks I went right back to work it's a slow-healing after that with building strength and things like that. But if you need surgery to get rid of your issue I highly recommend the implant over the fusion. But at least try a holistic chiropractor the one that I seen adjusted my vertebrae in my neck and had me pain-free for 8-years with management until it advanced and started to push further into my spinal cord and that's when I had to get it done. Any questions I can answer I'd be happy to do so just reach out if I didn't touch on something P.s. sry for the typos and run ons. Used tall to text
Replacement discs can sometimes end up fusing solid so they aren’t guaranteed to work but when they hey do they are fantastic. I had one it was great but bone ended growing around it and it essentially fused the vertebrae above and below but I’ve also have had a straight up fusion and it wasn’t bad. Sure I can’t swivel it 360 but it was better than having my spinal cord compressed so much that I literally wanted to cut my right arm off because of the pain.
My uncle broke his neck when he was like 12 and it was bad enough that at the time the Dr said he'd never walk again. They fused his neck up and had him in a halo brace, he fully recovered and has been a roofer most his life. When I was a kid he was always shredded and looked like he was made of granite (from labor). I will say that he can't really turn his neck. If he wants to look at something or someone to the side of him, he does have to kinda turn his body with his neck. Other than that he's been good his whole life with a fused neck. No atrophy or anything because like I said, as a kid I always admired how well built and athletic looking he was. I wonder if him being young helped him heal, if his Dr was great, or even some spirit/mentality and luck that helped significantly, because I see fighters get the atrophy from neck injuries and it sucks. He did say while he was in the hospital laying in bed not able to move, he just listened to music he liked and kept saying to himself f that, I'm coming back. He did say he was in a dark place though and like really angry about it.
I fell upside down off a second floor roof while working and landed on my head back in the mid 2000's and was hospitalized for almost 3 weeks. Paralyzed from the neck down until I finally started getting feeling back. Scariest moment of my life. 2 discs dislodged and pinned a cluster of nerves against my spine which caused me to lose feeling in my arms about 10 times a day if I turned my head a certain way. They wanted to cut me open and remove the discs, take bone from my pelvis and replace them with that then put a titanium plate in with bolts and screws and sow me back up. I was 28 yrs old with a 3yr old son and I knew if I got that surgery it was all downhill from there. Instead I opted for an epidural steroid injection in the back of my neck with a gel that made it's way to the nerves and push them out from being stuck from the slipped discs to alleviate pressure. Although today, 20yrs later I still have issues from it. I can tell you when it's about to rain because when the barometric pressure drops outside, my neck stiffens and it's hard to turn right or left. I'll take that discomfort any day because I've still been able to work after all these years and take care my children by opting out of that surgery.
My favorite wrestler of all time. One of my favorite athletes of all-time. Thank you so much for everything Kurt. Live safe and healthy brother! Much love and respect always!!!!
That’s crazy. I remember we had posters of Kurt in our high school wrestling room in the late 90s with his gold medal, and later when I heard about the neck I couldn’t believe it. Always thought it was a myth or something. Wow
@@GoGetYourShinebox Evidently as a youth I never paid attention, they introduced him as an Olympic gold medalist and I recall him wearing his medals. Yet I never ever recall them talking about this injury on the shows unless it was in his documentary which I never watch... "lol".
@@GoGetYourShinebox I heard a lot of crazy remarks from wrestlers during those days as a youth, never researched or took it literally. Your memory must be better than mines, older, or done your research during those times. Lol
Kurt I feel for ya my brother..it's absolutely mind boggling to hear your story I was the same way..if I was out of pills and if I knew I could not get anything for a few day's I was not even get out of bed...I'm still in the struggle would latterly give my left arm for a treatment center..stay good bro
Correction, Joe. He won a gold medal with a BROKEN FREAKIN' NECK. I got a spinal fusion n 2008 that fused L2-L4. While the fusion did help to a certain extent, they told me before the surgery, that once you get the surgery, the discs above and below the fusion, will become weaker over time. They can start to slip, herniate etc., and you may need more surgery, even another fusion 10-20+ yrs down the road. I've already hit 12 yrs and my lower back, L4--S1 is causes so much pain and muscle spasms, it's debilitating AF.
@@c3ramics Yeah. I was fine until a roofing accident. Slid off a 24ft high roof. Hit the ground basically feet first w most of the weight on my left side. Outside of all the other injuries I sustained, I had a compression fracture of my L3. Did years of PT, but the pain just kept getting worse. Finally got the fusion at the Hospital of Special Surgery in NYC, by the head of their spine Dept. and the the best spinal surgeon in the US. Fusion was successful, but as I noted, the discs above and below become weaker and they start giving you problems. 24/7 for years I deal w/ constant muscle spasms and tightness in my lower back and on each side of my spine, bc the muscles are trying to protect my spine from getting worse. PT only helps to an extent. Pain meds barely help and muscles relaxers don't do shit. So it's basically, suck it up, until you pretty much collapse. lol
So wild seeing Kurt on Joe Rogan. Love all his interviews and this one just adds to the list. Total class act. One of my all time favorites growing up watching WWE. No matter the "angle" he portrayed.
One of the most underrated wrestlers of all times.... the obstacles he over came. Both in the ring and out of the ring. As when most ppl complain and throw in the towel with the slightest discomfort. Broken neck and all and rose thru the ranks like a champ. I hope from the bottom of my bottomless heart he lives a long beautiful, hopeful, colorful life.
He still looks like a beast with his broken neck and muscles losing their strength. He really must have had a great amount of physical fitness in his best shape
WITH A BROKEN FREAKING NECK
They really need to make an amendment to the title of the video.
I came here to write, or find this post.
I did it dead once... Big deal
Facts
That's how I read it lol
He didn’t win a gold medal with a broken neck, it was a broken freakin’ neck.
yeah the titles all wrong
Came here to post this exact comment. Well played.
yes. precisely correct man
name's kurt angle, and what the heck.....
I imagine Vince McMahon heard Kurt can perform while seriously injured & twiddled his fingers like Mr Burns
It’s sad to see kurt in such a vulnerable state. He sacrificed his health for wrestling.
That's why he deserves all the love, adulation and admiration that he receives
Kurt is a walking LEGEND!
A living legend is what that man is
Don’t feel sad for him. When he talks about it, you can tell he’s really proud of what he’s done.
He still sucks
Kurt's story about training for the Olympics drove me to work out twice a day. I lost 20 pounds in 3 months thanks to Kurt. God, it's so motivating.
🧢
Only 20?
@@romeoromero808what’s cap about it ? I’ve lost that amount of weight in similar time. Lost 20 in about 3.5-4 months. Takes nothing but pure dedication to a routine that works for you. Weight falls off you when you cut out all the bs processed foods and sugary foods. 80% of weight loss is simply dietary change.
@@TaeLS430 Yessir. Say that louder for the trolls in the back! Dietary change, putting in the work + some motivation is all it takes. People assume way too much nowadays. #realtalk
@@TaeLS430 okay okay you got me, you really did that shh, good for you bro keep up the good work. Glad you weren’t 🧢
Kurt Angle was a legit freak of nature and if UFC was as big as it is now back then he would have been on a Daniel Cormier level of excellence
but better. way more explosive. and he has a win over Brock in MMA early on
That’s a perfect comparison. He would’ve been a champ.
Olympic gold wrestlers, honestly it might be a 100% conversion rate of them becoming ufc champions.
Only other one I know of is Henry
I think people forget how good DC actually is. He only has three losses, one of which was to Jon and the next 2 were to Stipe who is arguably one of the greatest heavyweights in UFC history. I personally think he’s the second or third best UFC fighter ever either behind Jones as the second or Jones, Khabib then DC.
@@LeelosAdventure Kevin Jackson lost to Frank shamrock and never won the title
They approached Kurt back in '97 but as he says the money wasn't there yet as it was a brand new sport. Had he taken that offer, he may have never stepped into the squared circle.
How hasn't a movie been made about Kurt Angle yet??
His story is just unbelievable and he is an incredible person all round, and succeeded in everything he went for.
Ya Kurt is special human being
Good person, his life story is making it the silver screen soon.
Straight white maleness 🤔🤫(Sorry Mr. Epps 🙏)
He’s a straight white male and also conservative that’s answers the question Hollywood Jews would probably make him black too
Wasn’t he in Fox Catcher?
Kurt Angle is one of those guys who was a pure alpha athlete through and through. Doesn't matter what sport or endeavor he did, he would've molded his training regiment and routine around it and been successful. His life story is amazing and utterly fascinating.
Who eats steroids for breakfast
@@MmaKnowItAll4well, he beat the other roided guys, so he's just that damn good
@MmaKnowItAll4 you could do all the hgh you want and still not win a ncaa level wrestling match; let alone Olympics
What's that got to do with eating steroids? You can do steroids and never win the lottery either...doesn't change the fact he still did roids to get ahead of the competition
@@MmaKnowItAll4 you mean even out?
I will never forget seeing Kurt Angle moonsault off the steel cage against Chris Benoit. He is a legend and quickly became one of my favorites. Very happy to see Joe bring him onto the podcast.
The Benoit Angle matches were legendary
Chris Who?
@@chrisl9934 Crispin Wah
Seeing him backflip against Anderson at Lockdown is one of my favorite memories
I'm really digging these wrestlers coming out and sharing their stories. Brings back so many good memories from a time when I did not understand the human element of the show. Now getting to see behind the scenes a bit, I have so much more respect for these guys and gals for what they went through just to entertain us.
You should check out all their shoot interviews. You won't be disappointed.
Yeah dude, watch some wrestling shoot videos, warning though you'll be watching the for days,,,, so many great stories
That man's a bad ass
Yea it be cool if Joe didn’t completely disrespect them his whole life.
Id love to see austin come on
I remember when Kurt first arrived at WWF he was so hated. Rock and Austin were his opponents and they made him look corny, but he overcame the image and became a huge name in the business. Got love for all those wrestlers I grew up on
Yeah I still remember seeing him the first time as a kid when he was introduced lol. He was pretty corny but he had some fun/cool moments with the Rock and other big names
It was during the time when steph and triple h first got married and were running smackdown. I remember steph was pushing Kurt and would have wrestlers interfere on his behalf to keep him undefeated. Once triple h asked her "why do you like this guy?" Lol
Remember when he had the undertaker storyline and he came out on a moped 😂
He grew on me quick. He was able to play his role perfectly. He was to funny as a coward. Than he would switch to a monster and dominate.
He was corny but I liked him the best
Angle is a insane guy. More life threatening injuries then we all could imagine to go through yet still did bits for years on end
This guy gave his all to his career its amazing and also scary to see a person that is as resilient as Kurt Angle.
I was never a Kurt Angle fan growing up but looking back as a adult. Dude's a legend 🖤
That’s because Vince loved making some people heels and he knew how to make you hate a guy from a storyteller point of view. I agree. I hated Kurt Angle as a kid. Now, as an adult, I realize how amazing the dude is.
We all hated him cus we were told too 😂😂
Kurt legit seems like one the coolest people in the world
Same, Kurt and Eddie back in the old days of smackdown...good times. But yeah, this dude was a hoss and such a talented athlete.
Then he did his job !! Legend !!
The man with the 3 eyes!
Joe coming in clutch with wrestling legends
And patriotic Olympians
I like Joe and I like attitude era Wrestling but I haven't been liking these episodes, It's all stuff I've heard before and Joe's not a fan so their kind of milktoast interviews.
For real!!.. we need stone cold on here. Then maybe Shawn Michael's. Imagine all the untold stories
Rey Mysterio at some point, please! 🤞
@@jim1631 You speak like you are always in the room with Rogan... very cringe. Also, if Joe wasn't a fan he wouldn't have wasted his time having DDP or Taker or Flair on the show
Kurt is such a legend and did so much for the business that fans understand he doesnt need 1 more match, his heath is the #1 concern but he would be great as a producer or help the next generation of wrestlers.
Kurt is a really nice guy I met him as a kid. He was grinning from ear to ear to make a kids day and gave me an autograph and free tickets to the show that night
Pro wrestlers are a gold mine for incredible road and life stories. I am so glad the door is open for them on JRE. Kurt Angle is one of the best of all time
For a long while Joe didn't want to have wrestlers on the show and time and time again they prove to be the best guests. It's great seeing the human side of folks I watched growing up. And they're incredible storytellers.
Yeah but Kurt Angle is an Olympic gold medal winning amateur wrestler before ever going near WWE.
@@maxtor6416 This episode was BS though. Barely even talked about Kurt’s WWE career. None of his classic moments. Not really any cool behind the scenes stories, except his wrestling match with Brock. Like always, Joe just starts talking about MMA/UFC and it took up the entire second half of the episode
Joe doesn't get wrestling, never has, never will.
@@Geojr815I thought the same. Such a shame. I haven’t been as pumped for an episode in long time. Is it because Joe felt the conversation became boring? He must have the self-awareness to understand that he makes the conversation about his interests.
@@Geojr815@lemonz1128 But I love it, though. I already know most of his pro wrestling stories, but he fought Mike Kerr etc, and his thought on if he went to MMA and fought legit. It's real. And kurt my hero forever.
Kurt is such a nice guy. And an absolute warrior.
One thing you can say about Kurt was that he was tough. That man definitely could endure some pain.
Kurt gave himself a handicap so others can have a chance. Truly the Olympic Slam G.O.A.T.
Kurt Angle and Christ Benoit were huge when I was a kid. Happy to see one is a good story still going strong
Such a great episode, perfect pairing with both of them and their experience with injury they really do bounce well of each other.
What I love about this interview is the exchange of knowledge and information between Kurt and Joe. Kurt knew a few things Joe didn’t and vice versa. Awesome respect for this conversation
Kurt Angle was such a big part of my childhood when I was a WWE Fan. Can’t wait to fire this podcast up in the gym later!
Same
Listening to the pod while working out is hilarious lol
i know! 100% correct man
Every time I see/hear his name, I can immediately hear his theme song and the crowd chanting “you suck!”
Always loved that shiz
*WWF
So cool seeing joe genuinely care about Kurt's problems and giving him some solid heartfelt advice.
Joe doesn't have a genuine bone in his body. He's a know-it-all hasbeen. Tell a gold medalist what to do....gtfo!
If you're reading this-please take care of your neck.
😂😂
I can completely relate to his loss of strength. Last summer I was hit by a drunk driver and broke my neck. Prior to the accident I was bench pressing 415lbs for 12-15 reps. Now I’m struggling with 135lbs.
Don't give up bro. Keep working at it. Slowly but surely. It's a Marathon. Conserve that energy
415 for 12-15 reps. What are you doing on youtube lol
Welcome to my world...
Just need time
@@jefflawson3574 I used to lift 6 days/week before the accident. I’m a former fullback and heavyweight wrestler. I actually got a lot stronger as I got older.
KURT ANGLE!?! FUCK YES!! A TRUE OLYMPIC HERO!!
Kurt is a proper badass. Great confidence crossed with Humility.
Also, impossible not to respect the engagement Joe has with his guests, really is great at what he does.
Joe Rogan has superhuman empathy, social intelligence and charisma makes it look so effortless how he expresses his thoughts.
Thanks for interviewing Kurt! Love it!
I love Kurt, easily top ten professional athletes/ wrestlers of all time. Dude owned life with a broken freaking neck!
Kurt Angle is a legend. Hearing his theme song growing up always brought a smile to my face. Me & my little bro used to yell out "You Suck", but low-key, we were fans of Kurt Angle, ha. Everyone at school used to copy Cena's F-U & the Angle Lock. Aww, good times.
Dude Joe killing it with the old school stuff wrestling legends
Thank Tony Hinchcliffe.
Need more real wrestling legends like Dan Gable, Kurt Angle, Jordan Burroughs, etc. I couldnt give 2 shits about some WWE actor
Yup Tony and Theo for sure, those guys are both fanatical.
Sting would be great.
@@Th3Chuzzl3rthey’re just as tough as legit wrestlers so that statement is incredibly stupid.
How can you not respect Kurt Angle. Legend.
Kurt Angle.
1 time Olympian
1 time gold medalist
Many time pro wrestling champion
5 time broken neck survivor.
As well as considered one of the greatest all around wrestlers of all time, be it collegiate, national, Olympic, or "professional".
It's a miracle he's still around and amazing he's done all this in a single life time, most of it was done within 10 years of the first time his neck broke.
Kurt's opponent in the Olympic final knew his neck was broken and kept targeting it throughout the match. Kurt may not have felt anything at that moment, but you can only imagine how he felt afterwards.
The bean kicked in
He took another perc lol
Well, he would chew 20 vikes just waking up, so there’s that..
I want to like your comment but it has 69 likes now
As a person with herniated cervical discs that cause excruciating pain, let me disabuse y'all of the notion that pills take all the pain away. They do not, they may numb it some to the point of being functional, but they only work so well.
As someone with a broken neck that can’t be fixed, I feel your pain Kurt.
Hang in there buddy. Stay away from Fentanyl. That shit is the fucking devil. I had a broken back and got prescriptions for oxys and that damn patch. Nearly died multiple times on that thing. Stay strong man
Have you tried cutting seed oils out of your diet?
Also essential oils.
@@WhompingWalrus😂 he’s got a broken neck bro he’s not trying to lose weight
I occasionally get neck pain I do not feel your pain but I feel some
Man this podcast with Kurt has been so interesting I just love these intimate talks about the business and Kurts injuries and stuff it's sooo intriguing.
WITH A BROKEN FRICKEN NECK.. absolute fucking legend
Excuse me, it’s “broken freakin’ neck” Joe.
Friggin'*
I didn’t like Kurt as a kid in wrestling but after learning more growing up I have nothing but mad respect for him dudes a legend
Perc Angle!!!
If you didn’t like him when you were a kid, then he was doing his job perfectly 👌🏻 He’s up there with Austin, HBK, Undertaker and Rock as generational talents.
I hated mark Henry he scared tf out of me just to find out he a big teddy bear 😂😂😂😂😂😂 yall remember he tossed that guy in the shadow relam I was terrified even when he knew it was a act
I saw him before he turned heel. I always thought it sucked that all the fans basically hated him after but I kinda get that it was best for his character so that he didnt become to cheesy over time. Mad respect to him just a genuinely great wrestler he was great at what he did.
i watched the documentary i highly recommend u do the same. it was a rollercoaster of emotions. love kurt
I've been a fan of both for years wanted to see this podcast so long
I love how Joe seemed genuinely concerned for Kurt and making sure he got good information for his neck
I was never a Kurt Angle fan but his entrance music remains iconic.
It actually belonged to a wrestler named the Patriot and for whatever reason ended up being a perfect fit for Kurt along with the "you suck" chants
I've listened to this one 3 times already. Amazing!!!
He's the living embodiment of devotion and sacrifice and being unstoppable when driven to a goal. He's a legend.
To compensate the upper body Angle has freakishly strong legs and glutes. I remember how he was effortlessly throwing guys almost twice his size in WWE, that was incredible. One of my favorite wrestlers along with Shawn Michaels
Correction: he won a gold medal with a FREAKIN broken neck!
Bruh close your mouth
Friggin'
Lol you didn’t even say it right😂
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@@BakedNConfused"Kurt angle rap battles John Cena on smackdown"
Kurt Angle is a legend and all time great. This is one of the best JRE episodes
Kurt Angle was my favorite wrestler in the early 2000s. What a legend. I looked up to him as a young guy
God I know what Kurt is going through. Spinal cord injury blows. It’s incredible he’s still walking.
The Dr that saved my best friends life invented those artificial disks. If I’m not mistaken it was initially for top tier military cases right after invasion of Afghanistan.
All I got to say is Kurt has to be insanely mentally strong, and a bit crazy lol
God bless you brother
I just fused L-4/L-5, I wish I could’ve gotten this titanium swivel disc but my insurance didn’t cover it
he was addicted to pills for years. i dont remember the exact number but he took ungodly amounts of them everyday. so he's a bit crazy
Artificial disc is the way to go.
I have multiple bulging discs in each part of my spine not just one part all 3 parts can someone tell me is that pretty bad as im only 23 never been hurt before and had to leave my job and now I’m stuck trying figure out how fix the pain in my back just had epidural in my cervical spine that didn’t do much but a tiny bit of help.
Angle is a bonafide BEAST! An absolute legend! Still remember the Austin Vs. Angle rivalry as one of the best and most underrated programs in wrestling.
I have 7 herniated discs from a bicycle/car accident. Kurt Angle has always been my inspiration to keep training in the gym, even when I know how much pain it is going to cause me, I am going to feel pain either way. I got a really awkward photo with Kurt in 2004 :)
Always been a fan. I respect the relentless nature of Angle. Who can say they won a GOLD medal, let alone with a broken neck?! Not too many I assure you.
Not too many? Only one! Kurt himself! Name me another Olympic wrestler who won the gold with a broken neck?
Watch Kurt’s interview after winning the gold. They went right to an interview as he left the mat. He gave the most emotional, open hearted speech that I have ever seen. I got a chill thinking of it now as I type this. When he says (I’m paraphrasing) he can die now and he’d be fine with it.
Hope you have a lot of luck with the surgery Kurt and get some movement back. Best of luck.
I haven't watched wrestling in awhile but it's so cool hearing these guys like angle and taker on the podcast
Just watched Angle a couple of days ago, had goosebumps watching it, guys a warrior 😎
Once again it's just unthinkable the amount the physical abuse these athletes take in their lifetime
Pro wrestlers in particular. Joe would probably have a heart attack if he had Mick Foley on to discuss his injuries.
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Mick Foley was a wild man. Feel so bad for him nowadays always talks about how he’s in constant pain and fear he won’t be able to walk soon. Same as Kurt. These guys don’t get enough credit
I had three level fusion done on my lower neck. While it releaved some of the pressure on my nerves, overall it sucks. It gets stiff and siezes a lot. When it's inflamed, I have severe numbness in my arms and hands. If anyone else is facing surgery and disc replacement is an option I highly recommend looking into that.
I've been waiting for this podcast!!! BROKEN FRICKIN NECK
That's the true spirit of a wrestler. Never give up 💪🏽
The NECK, & spine
is something you 🚫 never mess with.
Kurt is such a legend. Awesome to see Joe have him as a guest.
I've been waiting on this clip a long time
This is the interview we have been waiting for.
Dude i have artificial implants in my neck at c5 and c7.... i just had the surgery july 12. And when he was talking about all of his symptoms he still deals with i felt for the first time ever finally... someone who understands it....but at the same time inspired because it didnt stop him. I have a new found view of kurt angle. I have worked 50-60 hrs a week since my son was born. He is now 13. And im still pushing. I hope angle gets these implants. They are life changing for mobility. Not so much for sensation though. But then again nerves take up to a year to heal. Also joe. If you read this. I would absolutely love to talk about the surgery with you if you ever found a need for a session about it. That would be probably the coolest experience of my life. Big fan lol
Did you feel those symptoms after the surgery or before? How are you healing up? I pinched a nerve in my neck last November and am still recovering. Lost lots of strength in my left arm/shoulder, and I dealt with a chest muscle injury too. All of it is getting much better, but scary stuff. I saw three doctors, and they didn't seem concerned!
@@PowersBenzoCoaching I fell 30 ft off of a roof I thought I was just fine and went right back to work until two weeks later I couldn't lift my arm pass my belly button started feeling like I had hot LED moving through both arms and my neck constantly ached. Physical therapy helped a great deal at first and then certain chiropractors were very helpful my advice would be to see a chiropractor before I go into surgery. Try and seek a holistic chiropractor to be perfectly honest with you they seem to help me a lot more as far as adjustments and things like that but I don't know what kind of insurance you're working with my insurance wasn't that great at the time. Post-surgery I deal with some muscle tightness in the throatmy pain level is out of this world better I have no more issues as far as the hot LED feeling or losing control of my legs I highly recommend implants if you get a fusion it will screw up everyone I've met has regretted getting a fusion so talk to the surgeon and if they recommend an implant do it while you can I was down for about 3-4 days before I could go to the grocery store and buy week for I put a new battery and alternator in my car now I'm back to work after I think it was five weeks I went right back to work it's a slow-healing after that with building strength and things like that. But if you need surgery to get rid of your issue I highly recommend the implant over the fusion. But at least try a holistic chiropractor the one that I seen adjusted my vertebrae in my neck and had me pain-free for 8-years with management until it advanced and started to push further into my spinal cord and that's when I had to get it done. Any questions I can answer I'd be happy to do so just reach out if I didn't touch on something
P.s. sry for the typos and run ons. Used tall to text
Missed the chance to title the video with a broken "freaking" neck
Replacement discs can sometimes end up fusing solid so they aren’t guaranteed to work but when they hey do they are fantastic. I had one it was great but bone ended growing around it and it essentially fused the vertebrae above and below but I’ve also have had a straight up fusion and it wasn’t bad. Sure I can’t swivel it 360 but it was better than having my spinal cord compressed so much that I literally wanted to cut my right arm off because of the pain.
Best JRE episode
Kurt was really underrated in everything he done he was a true gem!
My uncle broke his neck when he was like 12 and it was bad enough that at the time the Dr said he'd never walk again. They fused his neck up and had him in a halo brace, he fully recovered and has been a roofer most his life. When I was a kid he was always shredded and looked like he was made of granite (from labor). I will say that he can't really turn his neck. If he wants to look at something or someone to the side of him, he does have to kinda turn his body with his neck. Other than that he's been good his whole life with a fused neck. No atrophy or anything because like I said, as a kid I always admired how well built and athletic looking he was. I wonder if him being young helped him heal, if his Dr was great, or even some spirit/mentality and luck that helped significantly, because I see fighters get the atrophy from neck injuries and it sucks. He did say while he was in the hospital laying in bed not able to move, he just listened to music he liked and kept saying to himself f that, I'm coming back. He did say he was in a dark place though and like really angry about it.
I think it's the nerves getting compressed/damaged that contributes to the muscle atrophy because the muscles can't fire
His wife must love the fact he can never say no.
I fell upside down off a second floor roof while working and landed on my head back in the mid 2000's and was hospitalized for almost 3 weeks. Paralyzed from the neck down until I finally started getting feeling back. Scariest moment of my life. 2 discs dislodged and pinned a cluster of nerves against my spine which caused me to lose feeling in my arms about 10 times a day if I turned my head a certain way. They wanted to cut me open and remove the discs, take bone from my pelvis and replace them with that then put a titanium plate in with bolts and screws and sow me back up. I was 28 yrs old with a 3yr old son and I knew if I got that surgery it was all downhill from there. Instead I opted for an epidural steroid injection in the back of my neck with a gel that made it's way to the nerves and push them out from being stuck from the slipped discs to alleviate pressure. Although today, 20yrs later I still have issues from it. I can tell you when it's about to rain because when the barometric pressure drops outside, my neck stiffens and it's hard to turn right or left. I'll take that discomfort any day because I've still been able to work after all these years and take care my children by opting out of that surgery.
Have him get a ystrap adjustment and he should be able to turn his head like normal.
My favorite wrestler of all time.
One of my favorite athletes of all-time.
Thank you so much for everything Kurt.
Live safe and healthy brother! Much love and respect always!!!!
You do not boo an Olympic gold medalist 🇺🇲💪🏼🥇
Kurt Angle is so SooOo underrated! Great wrestler! Real skills!! He was one of the ones that could talk the talk and walk the walk!!
Always here for any episode with a wrestling legend. Been a wrestling mark my whole life 😅
That’s crazy. I remember we had posters of Kurt in our high school wrestling room in the late 90s with his gold medal, and later when I heard about the neck I couldn’t believe it. Always thought it was a myth or something. Wow
Just the mental strength alone that he has is mind blowing. Ultra react!❤
Kurt is one of the greatest and is part of my childhood to today! ❤
As a child seeing this guy enter WWF never knowing this until now.... this sets the bar for greatness. This guy is the TRUUTHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, It's true, its damn true!
His wrestling character spoke on it all the time lol
@@GoGetYourShinebox Evidently as a youth I never paid attention, they introduced him as an Olympic gold medalist and I recall him wearing his medals. Yet I never ever recall them talking about this injury on the shows unless it was in his documentary which I never watch... "lol".
@@silenthashassin8912 You never heard him say ‘on a broken freakin neck!!’ ? Lol
@@GoGetYourShinebox I heard a lot of crazy remarks from wrestlers during those days as a youth, never researched or took it literally. Your memory must be better than mines, older, or done your research during those times. Lol
Long overdue this podcast!!
Mad respect to Kurt Angle. Guy is a legend.
Just what I needed.
That doctor is insanely irresponsible but also genius
Geniuses don’t play by ordinary peoples rules
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Him against HBK at wrestle mania is one of my favorite fights of all time.
He was a top notch heel
Kurt I feel for ya my brother..it's absolutely mind boggling to hear your story I was the same way..if I was out of pills and if I knew I could not get anything for a few day's I was not even get out of bed...I'm still in the struggle would latterly give my left arm for a treatment center..stay good bro
Man, Kurt has aged so well.
Correction, Joe. He won a gold medal with a BROKEN FREAKIN' NECK. I got a spinal fusion n 2008 that fused L2-L4. While the fusion did help to a certain extent, they told me before the surgery, that once you get the surgery, the discs above and below the fusion, will become weaker over time. They can start to slip, herniate etc., and you may need more surgery, even another fusion 10-20+ yrs down the road. I've already hit 12 yrs and my lower back, L4--S1 is causes so much pain and muscle spasms, it's debilitating AF.
I hope you find some relief brother! It didn't seem like there was an option B there with L2-L4. Before the pain, was life normal with the fusion?
@@c3ramics Yeah. I was fine until a roofing accident. Slid off a 24ft high roof. Hit the ground basically feet first w most of the weight on my left side. Outside of all the other injuries I sustained, I had a compression fracture of my L3. Did years of PT, but the pain just kept getting worse. Finally got the fusion at the Hospital of Special Surgery in NYC, by the head of their spine Dept. and the the best spinal surgeon in the US. Fusion was successful, but as I noted, the discs above and below become weaker and they start giving you problems. 24/7 for years I deal w/ constant muscle spasms and tightness in my lower back and on each side of my spine, bc the muscles are trying to protect my spine from getting worse. PT only helps to an extent. Pain meds barely help and muscles relaxers don't do shit. So it's basically, suck it up, until you pretty much collapse. lol
Truly an inspiring story for generations to come. My son will know your story. I pray you find the treatment to free your body from the pain Kurt.
Thank you for interviewing wrestlers/professional wrestlers. Even if it’s on brand for Tko nowadays it still feeds the culture.
Much respect to this Man. ❤
With a broken friggin' neck!
So wild seeing Kurt on Joe Rogan. Love all his interviews and this one just adds to the list. Total class act. One of my all time favorites growing up watching WWE. No matter the "angle" he portrayed.
One of the most underrated wrestlers of all times.... the obstacles he over came. Both in the ring and out of the ring. As when most ppl complain and throw in the towel with the slightest discomfort. Broken neck and all and rose thru the ranks like a champ. I hope from the bottom of my bottomless heart he lives a long beautiful, hopeful, colorful life.
Kurt Angle is easily one of my favorite wrestlers. Great human being too
I have so much love and respect for Kurt angle.
Kurt is a true legend
He still looks like a beast with his broken neck and muscles losing their strength. He really must have had a great amount of physical fitness in his best shape