Did Kurt Angle fall off when he went to TNA?

[Versa]

Just curious. People keep saying "If he stayed with WWE he couldn't been one of the all time greats if not the GOAT". Is this strictly due to TNA being robin to WWE's Batman and therefore his legacy in TNA is less meaningful, or did that nikka just fall off in the ring too?

Reason I'm asking is because off his WWE work alone he's in my personal top 3 ever along with The Rock and Punk, but I didn't follow him to TNA.

 

[Riley Escobar]

He was still dope in TNA, it was just nobody gave a fukk

 

[OGJOHNNY5]

His first probably...3 years were dope. The Joe feud is still his best work there to me.

 

[Da King]

he went to TNA on the downside of his peak. Problem is TNA is so no one really gives a fukk about him feuding with indie talent


he wasted his career going there, now he's roided up and

 

[Real]

I forgot...why was he released?

 

[TNC]

Kurt is still one of the best all around performers in the business, its just that nobody gives a fukk about TNA

 

[Brad Piff]

I forgot...why was he released?

he couldnt stop being a junkie

 

[Ohnoits]

He was alright for a while until he revealed himself to be an insane pill head/drunkard.

 

[Hoss]

The lighter TNA schedule prolonged his career, but yeah, it probably damaged his legacy a little bit. Even if his work was still strong, if fewer people are watching, it won't mean as much.

I think he had to make the move, though. He got himself released so he could move on to a situation which would be better for his health.

He chose health and prolonged career over legacy.

 

[Roman Brady]

Kurt is still one of the best all around performers in the business, its just that nobody gives a fukk about TNA

That was the case till about 2010.Hes lost it now

 

[I-Hate-You]

If you're a fan of good matches, storylines and promos, he didn't.

If you need all of that to happen in front of 20,000 people, he did.

 

[Real]

he couldnt stop being a junkie

I have something to confess @Brad Piff

 

[ECA]

Yes. Breh got carried by Mr. Anderson of all people.

 

[Singh]

Nah

King Kurtis hasn't missed a step.

He's the same old Kurt except he's in Impact Wrestling.

 

[ThatKidBlackHippy]

If you're a fan of good matches, storylines and promos, he didn't.

If you need all of that to happen in front of 20,000 people, he did.

yeah, this pretty much says it.

Angle's matches and feuds with Joe, AJ, even Kenderson was all good stuff.