Thank you, Kurt. Kurt Angle bid farewell to his illustrious professional wrestling career at WWE WrestleMania 35 on a bitter note. The Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist lost his final battle to Baron Corbin at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday. The champ that he's always been, Angle was unfazed by the defeat and said, “For the past 20 years, I have had the time of my life. In addition to tonight, right here in front of all of you. I want to thank each and every one of you.” Angle then asked the fans to chant "you s*ck" for one last time for the two words have epitomized his career. For the non-wrestling fans, Angle has, for almost two decades, been greeted with "you s*ck" chants every time he walked out to the ring. Thanks for so many memorable moments, Kurt. You were a staple in my wrestling for so long. #ThankYouKurt #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/v13eVwmKmA— Smark to Death Podcast (@smarktodeath) April 8, 2019 Loyal fans abided by his simple request. Kurt Angle: "For the past 20 years, I have had the time of my life...and I want to thank each and every one of them. "And he asked the fans to say "You suck!" one last time, because they're the two words that epitomize his career #ThankYouKurt— Daily DDT (@FanSidedDDT) April 8, 2019 People emotionally, tearfully chanting "You suck!" is an only in wrestling moment. But seriously, enjoy your retirement, Kurt. Quite a career, to say the least. #WrestleMania— Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) April 8, 2019 It’s really difficult to explain this to non-wrestling fans, but these 80,000 people chanting “YOU SUCK” are actually paying the ultimate respect to Kurt Angle as he makes his way down the aisle for his farewell match. #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/GHCxHscKb7— Robbie Fox (@RobbieBarstool) April 8, 2019 One last YOU SUCK for the road. Kurt Angle top 5 forever. pic.twitter.com/PVlF3ZxmVf— Luis Paez-Pumar (@lppny) April 8, 2019 Not one cheer in the house with Baron Corbin winning over Kurt Angle pic.twitter.com/Xwmu2T8r0X— SI Wrestling (@SI_wrestling) April 8, 2019 Well, that's a bummer. Outcome not unexpected but the way it came out was a little anti-climatic for arguably the most naturally gifted professional wrestler of all-time #WrestleMania— José Youngs (@JoseYoungs) April 8, 2019 The man EPITOMIZES greatness. @RealKurtAngle has competed in a @WWE ring for the last time, and what a career it has been! #WrestleMania #ThankYouKurt pic.twitter.com/01tjlrLz2o— WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2019 That gets you right in the feels. A heartbreaking moment tonight Kurt Angle’s final match is a Loss... but he will always be great! @SammyMaggio pic.twitter.com/2QtowAunhF— CJ Orndorff (@FalconsCJ) April 8, 2019 The "you never sucked" poster what a LEGEND https://t.co/On9J4yncgC— Maribel Molina (@marimolina385) April 8, 2019 Angle's farewell left many fans teary-eyed and #ThankYouKurt soon began trending on Twitter. First time I met him, I was so intimidated to introduce myself to Kurt Angle, simply because of how much I admired him and his work and the aura he commands. One of the most genuine people I’ve met in this business. #Wrestlemania #ThankYouKurt— Courtney Rush (@Rushlemania) April 8, 2019 Farewell @RealKurtAngle. You’ll forever be one of my favorites. Thanks for the memories. #WrestleMania— Chris Walder (@WalderSports) April 8, 2019 I'm happy to see Kurt Angle retire on his own terms and with his health. Some wrestlers aren't as fortunate, as it's an unforgiving business. Congratulations on a decorated career, @RealKurtAngle! #OhItsTrue #ItsDamnTrue #WrestleMania— (@NXTFanNation) April 8, 2019 Kurt Angle leaves behind a career of success.Thanks for the memories Kurt, there'll never be another like you...#WrestleMania #WM35 pic.twitter.com/3Svarzt3LV— WWE Critics (@WWECritics) April 8, 2019 While it is a tradition of sorts to have a retiring wrestler lose in their final match, Angle's defeat at the WrestleMania 35 wasn't an expected one and many believed that "Kurt deserved better." I know it's tradition for a wrestler to lose their last match but Kurt Angle really deserved better than this. Kurt was a once in a lifetime wrestler, who gave us so many memorable moments, one of the greatest of all time... #AngleVsCorbin #KurtAngle #ThankYouKurt #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/649pNEhQiw— Raphael Wilson (@089968Raph) April 8, 2019 Was hoping Cena would’ve came out to offer Angle a PROPER final match.. ‍♂️— ItzRyda (@ItzRydaa) April 8, 2019 Horrible decision unless he somehow continues— Ryan Wilmotte (@RynoRage34) April 8, 2019 Worse send off at mania that I can remember— Kevin (@micromuscle89) April 8, 2019<doc-sep>In a surprising finish, Kurt Angle lost his last match in the WWE against Baron Corbin at WrestleMania 35. Angle pulled out all the stops, hitting Corbin with four Angle Slams and an Ankle Lock, but nothing could fall the dastardly former RAW general manager. Angle went to the top rope to attempt a moonsault but would miss, which led to Corbin hitting the End of Days on the Olympic gold medalist. After the match, Angle made a speech to the MetLife Stadium crowd saying that the last 20 years was the best and he wanted to thank everyone in the WWE Universe. He then asked the WWE Universe to do his "you suck" chant one last time. The road to WrestleMania 35 for Kurt Angle was more straightforward than normal feuds. After weeks of teasing, Angle revealed on the March 18 episode of Monday Night RAW that he wanted to face Baron Corbin at WrestleMania - to the chagrin of the WWE Universe. Following the announcement, Angle would have a farewell tour as he would face Apollo Crews, Chad Gable and Samoa Joe. Angle was scheduled to fight AJ Styles, but was interrupted by Randy Orton. Corbin and Angle have a history, which made their WrestleMania 35 match make sense. Angle was the RAW general manager when Baron Corbin was hired to be "The Constable" to make sure Kurt was making the right decisions. After weeks of antagonizing and overstepping his power, Angle and Corbin would come to blows. However, Stephanie McMahon would put Angle on a mandatory vacation that he would not come back from. Baron would then become the general manager during what many believe to be one of the worst creative runs of RAW. Baron would lose his job as GM but Angle still had beef with Corbin. The two would fight, but Corbin would defeat Kurt in a one-on-one match. Angle chose Baron as his opponent to get his win back. What did you think of Kurt Angle's last match in WWE? Let us know in the comments section below.<doc-sep>WrestleMania fever gripped the whole of North America and most of the world Sunday with World Wrestling Entertainment’s (WWE) flagship pay-per-view event drawing a packed house – a record 82,265 people - at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The show of shows from the WWE stable, at the time of writing, was entering the final stretch - with the most anticipated women’s triple-threat match between Ronda Rousey, Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair remaining on the card. Seth Rollins defeated Brock Lesnar to win the Universal Championship and Kofi Kinston won the WWE Championship from Daniel Bryan, among the biggest highlights of the night and an absolute fan favorite. Triple H beat Batista in a no-holds barred match between the two WWE legends, while the IIconics won the women’s tag team titles. However, WWE legend Kurt Angle’s final match as an in-ring competitor against Baron Corbin was the most shocking and left fans bitterly disappointed after the latter walked away with a victory. The match-up was heavily criticized when it was announced weeks ahead of WrestleMania, and there was not a single cheer from the crowd when Corbin pinned Angle. Photo: Getty Images/THOMAS SAMSON/AFP The Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Famer was given a rousing sendoff but many supporters aired their disappointment on social media, criticizing WWE for making Angle lose in his final match. There would have been very few who would have bet against the Olympic champion winning, but there was one fan and he was not afraid in showing off his modest winnings.<doc-sep>
Angle was pinned by Corbin one-two-three in what was billed as his "farewell match" at WrestleMania 35. The Olympian returned to WWE in 2017 after spending more than ten years away from the firm. WWE fans never forgot the legend however – but by his own admission, struggles with addiction and 20 years of wrestling had taken its toll. Corbin defeated Angle – the only Olympic gold medalist in WWE history – in a short ten-minute bout much to the heartbreak of WWE fans. The 50-year-old gave an emotional speech in the ring as he was applauded out by the crowd, ending his WWE career that began back in 1999. (Image: WWE) (Image: WWE) As he left the WWE ring for the final time, Angle said: "For the past 20 years, I have had the time of my life." WWE fans took to social media to pay tribute to Angle – using the hashtag #ThankYouKurt. One said "that p***ed me off, but I still love Kurt" and "one of the best technical wrestlers of all time. Farewell Kurt Angle". Others added "simply the best, it's damn true" and "what a privilege watching Kurt Angle's career has been". (Image: WWE) Angle won an Olympic gold medal in wrestling at the 1996 games before signing up with WWE. He had a tremendous rookie year and would go on to win the WWE Championship four times and a one-time reign as World Heavyweight Champion. The Olympic Hero would leave WWE in 2006 amid a battle with personal problems, having a long stint on the independent scene and in Japan. WWE would welcome him back with an induction into Hall of Fame and a string of final matches from 2017 until now.