• Was thrown off a 25 foot ledge on to concrete by a raged Big Show at WWE's SD on April 15, 2004. Due to the internal and external injuries, he announced two weeks later on Smackdown (in a wheelchair) that he can no longer wrestle.

• The only pro wrestler inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

• Was the first American to win a gold medal in the 220 lb freestyle wrestling.

• In October of 2002, became one of the five superstars to hold all 5 major WWE Champsionships. The other wrestlers were: Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Chris Jericho and Eddie Guerrero. Known to be Grand Slam Champions, the titles were the WWE World Championship, the World Tag Team Championships, The Intercontinental Championship and the European Championship.

• Angle has stated in a number of interviews that he actually burned the first offer McMahon's WWE presented him with after his success in the 1996 Olympics, due to the lack of respect he had at the time for professional wrestling which he viewed as a joke that tarnished the image of amateur wrestling. After a few failed jobs, including an unsuccessful sports commentating gig at a local television station, Angle decided to pursue professional wrestling and said he not only found it incredibly challenging but also gained a new respect for the industry and its participants.

• He won a Battle Royal to become World Heavyweight Champion on the 13 January 2006 edition of WWE Smackdown.

• Attended Clarion University in Clarion, Pennsylvania where he met his mentor and coach Bob Bubb. He won a pair of NCAA Heavyweight titles in 1990.

• Has stated in many interviews he will pursue an acting career after he retires from professional wrestling.

• Previous Managers: Bob Backlund, Steve Blackman, Trish Stratus, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, Paul Heyman, Luther Reigns, Eric Bischoff, Daivari.

Credit: Melina--thanks Melina for the quick facts!!

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