In a recent revealing interview, WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker disclosed that he wanted to wrestle another WWE legend, Kurt Angle, on the grandest stage of them all—WrestleMania. According to The Undertaker, both he and Angle pitched the idea to WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, but McMahon rejected their plans and booked them to face off at the pay-per-view No Way Out instead[4].

The Undertaker and Kurt Angle are two of the most decorated and respected superstars in WWE history. Both men have long-standing reputations as exceptional wrestlers and have been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Despite their many encounters over the years, they never clashed at WrestleMania, a fact that many fans have often wondered about.

In a candid discussion on the Six Feet Under podcast, The Undertaker addressed an enduring fan theory that suggested Kurt Angle was originally supposed to end The Undertaker’s famed WrestleMania win streak at WrestleMania 22. The Undertaker debunked this, stating: “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.” Kurt Angle supported this, clarifying that their pitch to Vince McMahon was focused entirely on having the match at WrestleMania, not altering the storyline around The Streak[1].

Kurt Angle added context to McMahon’s decision in his own words during an episode of The Kurt Angle Show: “We wanted to wrestle each other… I don’t think the streak should have been broken. Vince said, ‘No, you’re going to wrestle the month before.’” This meant that instead of meeting at WrestleMania 22, the two clashed for the World Heavyweight Championship at the February 2006 No Way Out pay-per-view[2].

The match between The Undertaker and Kurt Angle at No Way Out 2006 is widely remembered as one of their best, showcasing intense technical prowess and storytelling. However, this booking meant they took different paths at WrestleMania 22 in April that year. The Undertaker faced Mark Henry in a Casket Match and extended his undefeated WrestleMania streak to 14-0, while Kurt Angle lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Rey Mysterio in a Triple Threat Match involving Randy Orton[1][4].

Sources close to WWE confirm that Vince McMahon’s decision was based on protecting the mystique and legacy of The Undertaker’s legendary streak, which was still a crucial storyline at the time. Breaking the streak was something WWE wasn’t willing to risk, especially against Angle, who was a perfect competitor but not the chosen one to end The Streak[4].

The revelation has sparked renewed interest in what could have been one of WrestleMania’s most memorable matches. Fans often rank both The Undertaker and Kurt Angle among the best to ever perform on WWE’s biggest stage, and a WrestleMania showdown between the two remains a tantalizing “what if” in WWE history.

Further discussion between the two legends on the Six Feet Under show and Angle’s podcast shed light on the respect and camaraderie that defined their professional relationship. Both men look back fondly on their in-ring encounters outside WrestleMania walls, affirming their admiration for each other’s skills and dedication[1][5].

This backstage insight adds another fascinating chapter to The Undertaker’s WrestleMania legacy. While he is best known for his undefeated streak and iconic WrestleMania moments, it’s clear he also had other historic match-ups in mind that, due to booking decisions, never materialized on WWE’s grandest stage.

In summary, The Undertaker wanted a match against WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle at WrestleMania 22, but WWE Chairman Vince McMahon declined the idea, opting to put their title match on No Way Out instead. This decision helped preserve The Undertaker’s legendary WrestleMania streak and shaped both men’s paths at the 2006 WrestleMania event[1][2][4].

This behind-the-scenes story not only highlights WWE’s intricate creative decision-making but also enriches the lore surrounding two of professional wrestling’s greatest icons.

Sources: WWE.com, WrestlingInc.com, Fightful, The Six Feet Under Podcast, The Kurt Angle Show, WrestlingNoticias.com.br