The Undertaker and Kurt Angle have cleared up confusion surrounding their 2006 feud and the fate of The Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak. Earlier that year, The Undertaker challenged Kurt Angle for the World Heavyweight Championship after making a surprise return at the Royal Rumble. Their highly praised match took place at No Way Out in February 2006, where Angle successfully defended his title.
The two legends had initially hoped to face each other at WrestleMania 22, but that bout was instead scheduled for No Way Out after Vince McMahon declined their proposal. This decision has fueled speculation about a possible storyline involving Angle ending The Undertaker’s unbeaten WrestleMania record, which was 13-0 at the time.
The Truth Behind The Streak and the Missed WrestleMania Match
The rumors suggested that Angle might have been intended to break The Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak by winning at the main event the following month. Both Angle and Undertaker appeared on the latest episode of Six Feet Under to set the record straight about these theories.
At the start of the episode, The Undertaker was firm in denying any desire for his streak to be broken at that time.
“No, I don’t want anybody to break that. We wanted to wrestle at ‘Mania, but I didn’t want anybody to break the streak.”
—The Undertaker
Angle supported these remarks, explaining that although they wanted to wrestle at WrestleMania, the streak was never meant to end during their match.
“We wanted to wrestle each other… I don’t think the streak should have been broken. We presented it to Vince, and Vince said, ‘No, you’re going to wrestle the month before.’ That’s what he said.”
—Kurt Angle
Angle also signaled that Vince McMahon‘s decision reflected his reluctance to have Undertaker carry the World Heavyweight Championship at that point and a desire to protect the streak for the time being. Consequently, the match was placed on the February card instead of WrestleMania.
At WrestleMania 22, The Undertaker defeated Mark Henry in a Casket Match, while Kurt Angle lost his World Heavyweight Championship to Rey Mysterio in a Triple Threat Match that included Randy Orton.
Kurt Angle Reflects on His Final WWE Run and Its Challenges
During the conversation with The Undertaker, Angle shared candid thoughts on his physical health during his last WWE appearances. He described feeling like an “old man” during that period, a condition worsened by limited ring time after his 2017 return to the company.
Angle revealed that his inactivity aggravated his arthritis and other injuries, which led to significant pain and forced him to retire earlier than he had planned.
Other Recent WWE and Wrestling News
The latest wrestling news highlights several notable stories. The current WWE Champion has expressed a desire to seek revenge against Becky Lynch, aiming to “get her lick back.” Meanwhile, ex-WWE Champion Roman Reigns was hospitalized following a severe assault at Clash in Paris.
Ronda Rousey has recently shared her thoughts on her legacy within WWE and the influence she has had on the women’s division. John Cena is also expected to make his final appearance on WWE SmackDown much sooner than fans anticipated.
In All Elite Wrestling, one of its champions was forced to miss an episode of Dynamite, and the details behind this absence have now come to light. Additionally, WWE has signed a major five-year landmark deal with the city of Las Vegas, strengthening their ties and likely impacting future events.
AJ Lee is reportedly set to return to WWE at Wrestlepalooza, while Bruce Prichard recently reflected on the company’s biggest flop and described it as a “horrible” experience, despite his many successes in shaping WWE storylines and characters.
Impact of the WrestleMania Streak Clarification on Wrestling History
This clarification from The Undertaker and Kurt Angle removes a long-standing misconception about the fate of the WrestleMania streak in 2006. Fans often speculate about what might have happened if Angle had been the one to end the streak, but their candid remarks confirm that preserving the streak was important to all parties involved.
Understanding Vince McMahon’s role in the scheduling and direction of these storylines also sheds light on the company’s creative decisions during that era. This insight reveals the complexities behind wrestling match bookings and the care taken to protect iconic legacies.
As The Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak remains one of the most significant achievements in WWE history, this official explanation will likely influence how fans and historians view the events of 2006 and the legends involved.
