Kurt Angle Reacts to Fans Dropping “Perk Angle” Nickname

For years, wrestling fans referred to Kurt Angle as “Perk Angle,” a nickname that stemmed from his well-documented painkiller addiction during his TNA/IMPACT Wrestling run. While many fans saw it as a term of endearment, Angle recently revealed that the name hurt his feelings—reminding him of one of the darkest times in his life.

Now, after Angle spoke out, fans have listened. Instead of using “Perk Angle,” they’ve started calling him “Peak Angle,” a nod to when he was at the top of his game.

Speaking with Jorge Alonso of Bro Bible, Angle was blown away by the response. “Thank you so much. I was really pleasantly surprised that they responded that way. It makes me know that I have true fans out there that really enjoyed my career and loved me for what I did.”

For Angle, the nickname “Perk Angle” was a painful reminder of his struggles. “It reminds me of a dark time in my life, and it’s something that I don’t want to have to deal with anymore. I dealt with it already, and it’s behind me.”

Hearing that fans have embraced “Peak Angle” instead means everything to him. “Hearing ‘Perk Angle’ just makes me think I’m known for that. It was not cool. I’m just glad that they’re now using ‘Peak Angle’ instead. I’m very grateful for that.”

Angle has given everything to wrestling—broken bones, gold medals, and moments fans will never forget. Now, instead of being reminded of his lowest points, he gets to be celebrated for what he truly was: one of the best to ever do it.

Fans made the switch from “Perk Angle” to “Peak Angle,” proving that sometimes, the internet actually listens. What do you think—did the fans get it right this time? Drop your thoughts in the comments!