Kurt Angle Provides Current Update on Health After Multiple Surgeries

Kurt Angle has been open about the toll wrestling took on his body, and after years of surgeries and rehab, the WWE Hall of Famer is giving fans an honest update on how he’s holding up today.

Speaking on the Ariel Helwani Show, Angle revealed that replacing his knees turned out to be the best decision he ever made. However, his back surgery didn’t work out as planned—and it was core training, not surgery, that actually saved him from the pain.

“Well, I had my knees replaced, and that was a blessing. No pain in my knees — they’re great. I had surgery on my lower back, but that didn’t work at all. Then I started doing core training, and guess what? That worked — not the surgery.”

Angle went on to explain that he still needs to have both shoulders replaced but isn’t rushing into it. His doctor warned him that the procedure only helps about half the people who undergo it and encouraged him to wait for improved medical advancements.

“But I have to have my shoulders replaced, and I’m not looking forward to that at all. Actually, the doctor said to me, ‘Listen, these are 50/50 — some people benefit from it, some don’t.’ He told me, ‘You might want to hold off because with new technology, they’re going to find something better. I promise you, in the next couple of years there will be some kind of improved method for shoulders, so you might want to just hang loose for a while.’”

Even with all the surgeries behind him, Angle continues to train regularly but avoids heavy lifting to protect his joints. He said keeping his weight down is key to making sure his knee replacements last as long as possible.

“So I do what I can in the weight room. I can’t really lift heavy; I just go through the motions and keep my body in the best shape I can. I have to keep my weight lower because of my knees. Put it this way — they’re supposed to last me 20 years, but if I gain weight and get heavy, they’ll only last me 10.”

Angle’s approach shows that taking care of your body after years of physical wear isn’t about pushing limits—it’s about adapting and training smarter. Fans everywhere continue to wish him the best as he manages his recovery and long-term health.

What do you think about Kurt Angle’s approach to staying fit after surgery? Share your thoughts and well wishes for the Olympic gold medalist in the comments below.

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