KURT ANGLE

championship in his hometown

 captured the wwf

On this day in wrestling September 23rd, 2001, two of arguably the best  stars of the ruthless aggression era went face to face for the WWF Championship at Unforgiven 2001 as Kurt Angle captured the title in his hometown.. Throughout most of his legendary Career, Stone Cold Steve Austin stuck his middle finger in Vince McMahon’s face.,

However, the rattlesnake did the unforgivable and started an alliance with Mr. McMahon..

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Hometown Champion 

Even though He was once again WWF Champion, he wasn’t universally loved. Kurt Angle was gaining momentum.

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Angle Rise To The Top 

Kurt Angle was winning title after title. He was also Vince McMahons right-hand man.

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The Olympic Hero was gaining the fan’s respect. Austin and Angle had  almost a brotherly rivalry when it came to who was McMahon’s favorite., .

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It was around this time that WCW and ECW superstars started to invade the WWF.

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