Kurt Angle has voiced disappointment over WWE’s handling of Baron Corbin’s career after the Lone Wolf was victorious in Angle's final match. Speaking to Wrestlezone, Angle didn't hold back on his view that Corbin was wasted in WWE despite his WrestleMania 35 victory.
For me, it makes me feel like I did that for nothing. It’s not like, ‘Screw you Angle’, but, it kinda is.
Corbin's win appeared to be a launching pad for the former NFL star, who would capture the King of the Ring crown that same year. Unfortunately, momentum quickly faded for Corbin, who slipped further and further down the card. Angle himself predicted that Corbin's post-WrestleMania 35 season would see him reach new heights which never materialized.
I thought they were gonna run with the kid, I thought they were gonna make him one of the top tier guys and he was on his way.
Corbin's career only began to pick up once more after a return to WWE NXT in 2023 which saw him win the NXT Tag Team Championships with Bron Breakker. This month, Corbin was informed that his WWE contract will not be renewed when it expires, ending his 12-year tenure which saw the promotion 'fumble' the former U.S. Champion.
The choice of Corbin as Angle's final opponent was a controversial one at the time, with many hoping for John Cena or another classic rival from the Olympian's past. Angle has said he wishes Cena had been his final opponent instead, as what WWE did with Baron Corbin left a lot to be desired according to the WWE Hall of Famer.