Top 10 Kurt Angle matches

Top 10s are passe. But, I've spent this whole week watching wrestling matches on DVD, and given that our wrestling lord & savior was released from WWF, I think it's fair to look at some of the man's in-ring highlights.

10) Angle vs. Shane McMahon - King Of The Ring 2001

The overhead belly-to-belly into the glass that didn't break was awesome, as was the thud from Shane's head hitting the ground. So, of course, Angle tries to throw him through again.

9) Angle vs. Brock Lesnar - Wrestlemania 19

The botched shooting star press knocks this match way down for me.

8) Angle vs. Undertaker - Smackdown

7) Angle/Benoit vs. Mysterio/Edge vs. Los Guererros - Survivor Series 2002

6) Angle vs. Eddie Guererro - Wrestlemania 20

5) Angle vs. Shawn Michaels - Wrestlemania 21

4) Angle vs. Rey Mysterio - Summerslam 2002

3) Angle vs. Chris Benoit - Wrestlemania 17

2) Angle vs. Steve Austin - Summerslam 2001

The screwjob ending makes this one a slightly tainted #2 option, but damn, Angle dragging Austin from the crowd to the middle of the ring using the ankle lock, blood pouring down his face ... whew.

1) Angle vs. Chris Benoit - Royal Rumble 2003

Saw this one on the pay-per-view, and the folks watching the match were on their feet ... ON THEIR FEET ... in the living room. That's golden.