Kurt Angle says it was part of wrestling.
WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle was known for his comedic timing throughout his career. In more recent years, he has also been the source of some viral memes, both from his WWE run and beyond. Years after it originally aired, the image of Triple H going to punch Angle and Kurt looking off in the distance remains a popular meme.
Speaking with Sam Roberts on Notsam Wrestling, Kurt Angle was asked about the memorable moment, and he explained that he did it on purpose.
“I did that on purpose. I went [blows out], and I overexaggerated so Triple H had time to hit me. But it was so bad, it looked like I didn’t plan it. It was horrible [laughs]. [Blows out, laughs]. That was a pro wrestling I guess gimmick. That’s what pro wrestlers would do. It’s like when they sell, when they get hit in the stomach, and they turn around in a circle and come back to you. It’s like, ‘Why would they be turning in a circle?’ But me, I was doing the [blows out], ‘Hit me, hit me, hit me.’ [Laughs]," Angle said.
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