WM 26 Angle vs Taker ???

[KBP51883]

With all of the issues going on in TNA right now with Kurt and Jeff Jarrett and the possibility of Kurt leaving would'nt it be awesome if Kurt turned up at the Royal Rumble as number 30 in secret as Cena did in 2008 but not actually get involved.

Instead he gets on the microphone and addresses the Undertaker who is obviously still in the ring and says that he doesn't want to win the Rumble and get the world title shot he wants .......... to end the STREAK !!!!! and then voluntarily steps over the top rope and walks backwards to the curtain facing the ring.

The Undertaker distracted faces Kurt holding the ring ropes and is thrown over the rope by ( the winner ?????? ) On the floor he turns to the ring contemplates getting back in then turns back to Angle and marches after him. The build up and promos would start from there, no interaction in the ring between them until Wrestlemania and then a match for the ages ....

It may even outdo Shawn Michaels and Taker from the previous WM.

 

[Blue Chipper]

Yea, what a pretty good circumstance you have there. That'd be an interesting story line for sure. While I do highly doubt that this will actually occur because of me not believing Kurt's going to leave TNA and WWE management won't do that specific storyline if Angle did indeed go to the E, I think they would have a terrific WM encounter just like their match at NWO. That's actually a very good story line you've thought of, just doubt the authenticity of it.

It could potentially out do the HBK/Taker match at WM 25, but it'd have to be top-notch, with both men willing to put on the match of the night, or year, or decade.

 

[It's...Baylariat!]

This is a dream match for sure. I'd love to see Kurt Angle back in a WWE ring under the same schedule as HBK and Taker. That would do wonders for him with his previous issues with painkillers and overworking himself.

However, you're way of building up that story would be a little strange. What you should do is have Taker in the Rumble, and have Kurt Angle do a run in from the crowd, give Taker an Angle Slam and cost him a shot at the title at the Royal Rumble. Hence, starting their feud.

But it's wishful thinking, but entirely possible. It's about 9 months away from WM 26, and by then Angle may end up completely falling out with TNA due to Jarrett's situation and end up back in a WWE ring. We can only hope.

 

[tLight]

Its more likely going to be Jericho vs Undertaker at WM26, or at least thats what I want to see.

Althought I would love it, I just dont see Angle making the jump from TNA right back into the WWE Main Event so fast. If TNA's smart they would do their best to keep Angle happy and in TNA. If they lose him, its a major win for us WWE fans.

 

[King™]

Yeah but look what happened with Christian. If he made his return to WWE it is surely possible that Angle could do the same. Angle would be back in the main event picture in no time, we don't have that many main eventers on Smackdown with Edge and Undertaker out for the time being, Angle could fit in very nicely.

 

[ronbot09]

It'd be a cool match but they wouldn't let Angle win if they end Takers streak at all it would probably be after he reaches the 20 and 0 mark then he'd lose that following year and retire. So the match just wouldn't have that "He might be able to end it" feel (and even if I was the only one who thought so lol) like HBK and Taker did. Plus I think they'd probably use something that big (ending his streak) to push someone who would need it and Angle wouldn't need it. "Its more likely going to be Jericho vs Undertaker at WM26, or at least thats what I want to see." tLight no offence but I don't see that match out doing Jericho and Edge (sure I'm gonna catch hell for that one lol) After that match at WM25 I can't seem to think of anyone who would be able to put on the same qualtiy of a show if that makes sence...I know I wouldn't mind seeing HHH or Orton going at it with him again one more time Taker and Hunter put on some great matches. But that's just my wishful thinkin lol

 

[SavageTaker]

I’d love to see this match happen again. Their encounter a few years ago at No Way Out was great and definitely one of if not the best match The Undertaker has had in his entire career. If this match was to happen and it was at Wrestlemania then I’m certain that both men would try to top their previous match. It would probably be a great match and a good way to re-introduce Kurt Angle to the WWE audience.

Now if this were to happen, then I would start it similar to the way the Chris Jericho and Shawn Michael’s feud started in 2003. At the Royal Rumble in the Rumble match I would have The Undertaker come out as number one. Let him make it all the way to the last 5 competitors, him included in those 5. By the time there is only 5 people left in the match no one else is left to come out. Everyone else is fighting someone and The Undertaker is in the corner resting. When suddenly Kurt Angle’s music hits and everyone turns their heads towards the stage where Angle isn’t at. Then out of nowhere, Angle comes into the ring and throws ‘Taker over the top rope since he wasn’t paying attention.

Now remember The Undertaker has been fighting for nearly an hour and is very exhausted. This is when Angle takes advantage that ‘Taker is exhausted so he unleashed a vicious attack on him. I would have Angle hit him multiple times with a steel chair and finish him off with an Angle Slam through an announce table. This would obviously only be done within a couple of minutes because I wouldn’t want to take away from the actual Royal Rumble match which hasn’t ended yet.

The next night on Raw have Angle come out and cut a promo. He can say something like he saw The Undertaker resting in the turnbuckle and he wasn’t going to allow him to be lazy because he was there to entertain the fans not rest. He could say some other things and at one point have the gongs hit but no one comes out because Angle was the one who told the music guy to hit the gongs therefore fooling the fans because they would have believed ‘Taker was going to come out and attack Angle. I would have him continue having him come out over the next couple of weeks mocking ‘Taker and challenging him to a match at No Way Out billing it as their second one-on-one encounter in 4 years. However, he would never get a response to his challenges.

Come No Way Out, Angle comes out and challenges ‘Taker again but this time at the grand daddy of them all: Wrestlemania 26. He would continue mocking ‘Taker and going on about how he is scared to accept his challenged because he is scared that Angle is going to win just like he did in their first ever one-on-one encounter on pay per view. After a while the gongs hit and the Undertaker is shown in a graveyard. He tells Angle that he has had enough of hearing him talk and that he accept his challenge for a match at Wrestlemania. And as usual he tells Angle that after he is done with him at Wrestlemania he is going to Rest in Peace. Back at the arena show Angle with a smirk in his face showing nothing but confidence, not even showing any type of fear.

Over the next couple of weeks on Raw have Angle come out and talk about how he’s going to be the man that finally stops the streak from continuing. He would basically do and say the same things that people have previously done when challenging ‘Taker at Wrestlemania. The Undertaker would also come out and do a promo or two in order to try and intimidate Angle, but nothing would intimidate him. I would continue having Angle continue being over-confident and cocky showing that he isn’t afraid of The Undertaker and truly believes he can break the streak since he has already defeated ‘Taker once in the past.

Come Wrestlemania they have their hopefully epic match. With Angle dominating a big part of the match and actually making some fans believe that the streak might actually be ending. At one point have The Undertaker make a comeback but have it cut short by Angle who reverses one of ‘Takers moves and regains control. I obviously wouldn’t have Angle dominate the entire match but instead a pretty good portion of it in order to be able to make some people believe the streak could be ending once and for all. Near the end of the match have Angle try and hit an Angle Slam to only have ‘Taker counter it into something else and have him get some control of the match. Unfortunately for The Undertaker, I would have Angle suddenly counter one of ‘Takers moves and attempt the Ankle Lock which is when ‘Taker can pull him down and lock on his own submission and have Angle tap out therefore giving The Undertaker the win and letting the streak continue.

I would definitely like seeing something like everything you might have read but the only thing holding this feud back is Vince McMahon. He might be upset that a couple of weeks after he released Angle he went straight to TNA. So he might decide to punish him for joining TNA even if they aren’t even competition to him. Another thing that might hold this back is the fact that Vince might not feel like he can trust Angle because of his previous addiction to painkillers and whatever other drug he might have been taken. Either ways it would be a real shame if Vince didn’t have this match happen because there are a lot of people who probably want to see it happen and there’s probably people who would buy a pay per view to only see this match. Let’s just hope Vince doesn’t prevent it from happening if he does indeed decided to re-hire Kurt Angle because it just has to happen one more time before The Undertaker decided to hang up the boots for good. I guess we’ll just have to keep speculating and see what happens with Angle.

 

[Mikey19-0]

Undertaker
vs Kurt would be a great match at mania no doubt idk if it would as good as HBK Vs taker but it would be up there they both use a MMA style to wrestle and both are great workers it would better then seeing HHH vs Orton again that fued really has to end already jeez but i think its more possible to see CM Punk vs taker this year but u never know in the world of wrestling lets see what happens

 

[Mantaur Rodeo Clown]

SavageTaker, that was a very good post all around. And i hate to nitpick. But I'm bored on a Sunday Night. Still fingers crossed for Vince to bring back Heat.

Now if this were to happen, then I would start it similar to the way the Chris Jericho and Shawn Michael’s feud started in 2003.

Later down the post track...

I wouldn’t want to take away from the actual Royal Rumble match which hasn’t ended yet.

The way in which you suggested this made me think that perhaps you mistook it for Angle and HBK's feud of 2005. If I remember correctly, it started along a similar vein. Royal Rumble, HBK eliminates Angle, he gets revenge and murders HBK on the outside with the steel steps.

Didnt take away from the ending of the Royal Rumble match itself. So were you in fact refering to this or the Chris Jericho feud HBK had?

I would definitely like seeing something like everything you might have read but the only thing holding this feud back is Vince McMahon. He might be upset that a couple of weeks after he released Angle he went straight to TNA.

Apparently, this really cut Vince McMahon up. From what I hear they were pretty close friends, and Angle sort of betrayed him, and lied to his face when asking for the early release. I saw an interview that Angle did shortly after the Benoit tragedy where he discussed the release.

He said that McMahon was furious, but Angle says "I will give him the credit that he let me go and accepted it because of our friendship" Now obviously, regardless of whether it was the right choice or not on McMahon's part, the friendship must have been pretty strong to let McMahon give an early release to his biggest superstar. Regardless of how big a betrayal it may have been, I think Vince could forgive him.

If not, at least from a business standpoint, it would still be the right choice.

So he might decide to punish him for joining TNA even if they aren’t even competition to him. Another thing that might hold this back is the fact that Vince might not feel like he can trust Angle because of his previous addiction to painkillers and whatever other drug he might have been taken

I mean, Vince decided to trust Orton with his 1st WWE title run regardless of his bad attitude. Although I realise this is a bit different.
I understand where you're coming from in this perspective, but I think that rather than distrusting Angle should he come back, McMahon and WWE management may (hopefully) learn from their mistakes and slow down Angles schedule to some degree. Hopefully.

Heres to hoping Angle does decide to return and eventually finish up in the WWE, making a few more classic Wrestlemania matches for us.

 

[KKarvox]

I'm actually torn between seeing Taker face angle, and taker facing Jericho, but i'd like to see both happen before Taker retires. I don't know where the Punk v Taker idea came from, but i don't think it will happen this year, they won't give the biggest match of the year, arguably, to Punk quite yet. I'd also love to see that fued though.

 

[HBK-aholic]

I'm probably the only person who doesn't get excited about Taker/Angle. They have had some great matches, I'm not denying that, but I just don't really feel chemistry between them. It could happen, although maybe WM 27? It depends when/if Angle returns, and how he's booked. I mean, do you expect a ME push right away? Possible, but not altogether feasible.

 

[reddevil69]

I think there is a very good possibility of Angle and Taker locking up at Mania.If Angle returns he is going to be pushed right to the top with great fanfare and him and Taker would be a logical main event type match.I have every previous match of theirs recorded and Takers best matches on a consistent basis were with Angle between 2000 and 2006...the match got better every time they wrestled, and Taker has never had a clear-cut victory over Angle with the exception of their first match at Fully Loaded 2000...all the others were draws or questionable finishes and the last match they had Angle won, so it would make perfect sense for Angle to return the favor and put Taker over at Mania at this stage of the game...it would be a classic match and has the potential to surpass HBK's match with Taker this year if both guys are on top of their game.

 

[Blade]

Yeah, of course it would be great. But I truly don't think it's going to happen. While Angle would be welcomed back with open arms if he chose to return to the WWE, the rumours of him returning are just that; rumours. He has said himself that he doesn't want to go back to WWE. Even if he left TNA, I think he'd go to MMA or possibly to Japan for a while instead of WWE.
As for the Undertaker, people are saying this will be his last Wrestlemania, and I wouldn't be surprised if that was true. But Angle vs Taker was done at No Way Out a few years ago and it was awesome. If all Angle/ Taker matches had been bad until now, then I'd understand. But we've already seen a good a match as they can possibly give us. There's plenty of other better candidates than Angle. Chris Jericho, Kane, Triple H, even CM Punk would be a better option. So I'm actually hoping that Angle doesn't face Taker at Wrestlemania cause we'll just be seeing a match that's just like or worse than their No Way Out match. I'd rather see something fresh, I'd rather see Deadman Undertaker and current Triple H go at it for 20-30 minutes or Undertaker vs Chris Jericho in an awesome match.

 

[scott hammer cena]

to be honest i have seen spoilers sorrounding kurts tna future so if he was to leave and rejoin the wwe i think that would be a waste of time having the pair face up at wm
although kurt is labelled the greatest wrestler of all time i believe hes not

2 end the streak we need an established legend either come back or a heel turn from triple h to try and end it i believe when the deadman reaches 20 i think that is when it will become unexsitent

imagine ..... royal rumble last 5 eg batista hhh undertaker john morrison mvp or kofi and it reaches last 4 with batista undertaker hhh still there and the fourth is 30th --- edge,, triple h would try and eliminate undertaker but undertaker does that to hhh and hhh could seek revenge and instead of undertaker end his royal rumble triple h could end the streak and obviously edge 2 win rr

 

[Spillz3000]

I would hate it if Triple H ended the streak! He's done enough in the world of wrestling let somebody who deserves it take the streak from taker. Back to subject I'd like to see an Angle/Taker match at Mania 26 but it's not very likely. If TNA is smart they won't burn that bridge with Angle as he obviously has more drawing power than Jeff Jarrett. But I'd rather see Jericho Vs. Taker it appeals more to me.

 

[zags]

Taker once said a few years back he wanted Kane to be the one to end his streak. Now is that actually possible these days? I don't think so. We may just see Taker go unbeaten at Mania his entire career. As of now I don't see anyone who in the next couple years would need to defeat Taker at Mania to solidify a huge push.

 

[S prince]

My issue with any match involving the Undertaker at wrestlemania, is that hes not going to lose. Is he? WWE has built this streak, marketed this streak, even had a DVD about the streak. Sure his matches are incredible, ex: HBK vs Taker last year. But did anybody honestly think Undertaker's streak was going to end? Have there been any reports that he wouldn't mind losing at mania? I'd love to see someone like Kurt Angle or Jericho end the streak, maybe even Kane.

 

[zags]

I didn't really think Taker would lose to HBK, but when HBK kicked out of the tombstone I believe that gave everyone a sense of maybe, just maybe he was going to win. That's what Taker's matches at Mania need. A big buildup and those few small glimpses or one big moment aganst him in the match that gives the sense that maybe it is going to end.

 

[Decarow]

I'm sorry but it wouldn't happen. Angle is going to retire soon and go to a career in movies. However, before he retires I hope he goes back to WWE for a little while. Doubt it will happen though. The only way a Taker/Angle match at WM would happen is if Angle returns and states that before he retires he'd like a shot at the Deadman.

 

[hatehabsforever]

There's no way in the world that Kurt Angle returns to WWE to end Taker's undefeated streak by WM 26. First of all, I truly believe that no one will ever end the streak. NO ONE. The streak is held in such high regard by everyone: the fans, the wrestlers, Taker himself, and with the loyalty he has consistently shown to WWE, even through the darker days of the Monday Night wars when he easily could have jumped ship, I see this streak as being untouchable.

Secondly, there's no way Angle's contract expires with TNA and he returns to WWE and the top of the ladder that fast. If he returns (which is a huge if, i don't see an Angle return happening anytime soon), he will have major dues to pay. Look at Christian and how low profile and unimpressive his return has been thus far. That's not to say that Christian and Angle are on par, but even still, Christian left WWE for greener pastures and eventually returned when they weren't there, but as far as I know burned no bridges along the way. I don't recall Christian talking crap about WWE, Vince McMahon, HHH, or anything else during his brief stay in oblivion. He was critical of the WWE's hectic schedule and lifestyle, but made no enemies as far as I can recall. Angle, on the other hand, has been an asshole, condemning WWE, Vince, HHH, steroids/drugs, etc., There's no way he burns bridges in the manner he has, then returns from oblivion to the grandest stage of them all to end the grandest streak of them all.

If he returns, he'll be Vince's bitch for a while, and maybe, just maybe could eventually return to the main event. But this will tale a lot longer than 8-9 months.

 

[BigRed007]

Kurt Angle will never return to WWE. He's said numerous times Vince can kiss his ass and other negative things about WWE. Bill Goldberg is more likely to return to WWE than Angle

 

[Evan Snow-Wolf]

I doubt Angle will ever come back. And if he does, I wouldn't even go so far as to say he deserves to hold a title, let alone end the most respected streak in wrestling history. There would be way too many people you would have to con into believing that's a good idea. I'm with Becca, this match would not interest me at all. There are way too many people who have paid for such an honor in greater strides than Kurt Angle.

Edge, Kane, Shawn, Hunter, all of these men have deserved to end the streak more than Angle has... and that's assuming I even think the streak should end...

...which I don't.

 

[KBP51883]

Just need to add one thing to my thread .... I don't think Angle would or should end the streak I just think it would be an awesome match unlike Jericho vs Taker which the promos for would be great but the ring action ????? does anyone really believe that the streak would be ended by Jericho there would be no anticipation like there would be with so many others .... Angle, morrison, punk, hardy, hhh, orton, dibiase, rey ... personally i think the streak should remain and Taker retire undefeated at WM

 

[Jack-Hammer]

I'd like to see it happen, I think Angle and the WWE both could benefit from a renewed working relationship, but I don't see it happening. Even if it were to happen, I don't see the Streak ending. The Streak has become part of Undertaker's legacy, Hell it's become part of WWE lore. Angle and Taker could have the caliber match Taker and HBK had this year, it's all about making it look as though Taker's streak is about to end. After all, when HBK got out of the Tombstone, I just suddenly felt this knot in my stomach.

TNA has bent over backwards for Kurt Angle and has since the very beginning. Angle, while not making as much money in TNA, still makes a lot for the company. I read a long while back that he has a $500,000 downside guarantee, which is substantially more than anyone else in the company makes, except possibly for Sting. He gets time off when he wants to, TNA is helping him get into the acting thing, they'd make allowances if he ever wanted to take a stab at MMA, etc. This off camera feud between himself and Jarrett, if it's as legit as it seems to be, could potentially damage TNA. From everthing I've read, Angle wants to be in control of TNA creatively and if he doesn't get it, then he's leaving the company altogether. Dixie Carter has spread the company's legs wide open for Angle all this time, I don't see that changing anytime soon. As long as Carter gives Angle his way, he's not going anywhere for a while.