10 Things We Learned From The Post-WrestleMania WWE Raw

9. Medal Of Honour

WWE Raw Kurt Angle
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Enveloped by his clearly immense satisfaction to be back as part of the show, Kurt Angle was beaming as he addressed a live crowd for the first time as the brand new Raw General Manager.

He was then back to his hilarious best in fantastic segments with Sami Zayn, Jinder Mahal, Enzo Amore and Big Cass.

Asking the quick-talking Zayn 'what exactly he was trying to say', then explaining how the 'Underdog from the Underground' had all 'three I's', his comedic exasperated facials were a delight, as was his naivety in literally approaching Enzo and Cass' in-ring schtick.

'I have no idea what you're talking about right now' deadpanned Angle following an Amore rant about The Hardy Boyz making a surprise return at WrestleMania 33. The line brought the house down.

Closing the segment contemplating 'Sawft', Angle showed he hadn't lost a step in carrying the load with WWE comedy.

While many will be chomping at the bit for an in-ring return for the 'Olympic Gold Medallist', the usage of him in this role may be even more productive.

Bursting with output but destined to remain injury free, a General Manager role looks the perfect spot for the multi-time WWE Champion until an eventual short-term return between the ropes.

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