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Shelton Benjamin Reflects on the Early Demise of Team Angle.
In 2003, the professional wrestling landscape was captivated by an electrifying group known as “Team Angle” on WWE’s Smackdown brand. Shelton Benjamin, along with Charlie Haas and Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle, formed an imposing trio that commanded the squared circle.
As “The World’s Greatest Tag Team,” Benjamin and Haas claimed WWE’s tag team titles twice, simultaneously contributing to Kurt Angle’s reign as WWE Champion. The synergy they displayed was unforgettable to fans of the era.
But, according to Shelton Benjamin, the faction’s dissolution happened prematurely. The group, separated in June 2003, but Benjamin holds the opinion that their potential was not fully realized. During a conversation with the Daily Star, Benjamin expressed his belief that they were still in a formative phase under Angle’s tutelage and would have benefitted from further collaboration.
Benjamin holds his time with Angle in high esteem, referring to it as “the best time of my life”. He recollects sharing the ring with illustrious names such as Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio, and Tajiri.
Regarding Team Angle, Benjamin lamented, “I definitely think it goes under the radar because we didn’t get enough press, and we broke up way too early in my opinion. Team Angle was only together for maybe 13 months before they broke us up.”
Reflecting on his early career, he added, “Me and Charlie were still green as grass and still learning. But it was actually the best time of my life. Everything was new, everything was fun, and I was just happy to be on the roster. We were having these great matches with the Guerreros, and then later with Eddie [Guerrero], Tajiri, Rey [Mysterio], and [Billy] Kidman. That time with Team Angle was probably the most fun I had; that’s the most fun era for me.”
FAQ About Team Angle’s Split
- Why does Shelton Benjamin think Team Angle broke up too early?
- Shelton Benjamin believes that both he and Charlie Haas were still learning and developing as wrestlers under Kurt Angle’s mentorship, and that the group still had more to achieve together before they should have been split up.
- How long was Team Angle together before they disbanded?
- Team Angle was together for roughly 13 months before they disbanded.
- What championships did Team Angle achieve while they were together?
- During their run, “The World’s Greatest Tag Team”, Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas, secured the WWE Tag Team Championships on two occasions.
- Which wrestlers did Shelton Benjamin name as memorable opponents during his time in Team Angle?
- Shelton Benjamin specifically mentioned having great matches with Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio, Tajiri, and Billy Kidman.
Conclusion
Team Angle’s tenure in WWE may have been short-lived, but it left a lasting impression on Shelton Benjamin and fans alike. With the high caliber of matches they were involved in and the untapped potential they possessed as a unit, it’s clear that the break-up of this iconic faction is still considered by some, including one of its core members, to be an opportunity missed. Despite the early split, the brief existence of Team Angle remains a highlight of WWE’s tag team scene in the early 2000s.