Today is a day to be a proud American, the 4th of July. Our day of Independence. And there is only one guy that comes to mind when I think of America…no, not George Washington. Not John Wayne. Not Hulk Hogan either.

I think of a true American hero, Kurt Angle. It’s true, it’s damn true.

He’s a former WWE and TNA World Champion. He's a WWE Hall of Famer. He loved his country so much, he won Olympic gold with a broke freakin' neck!

And his story of redemtion and recovery from drug addiction is nothing short of awe inspiring. So, in honor of America and the great Kurt Angle, here are some his greatest moments.

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