10 WWE Attitude Era Stars & Their 80s Counterparts

7. Kurt Angle / Mr. Perfect

Mr. Perfect and Kurt Angle, two names with which the wrestling singlet has come to be associated with. Both having a background in amateur wrestling, these two men incorporated that into their gimmicks. Though Perfect did have an amateur background, it was no where near the level of the Olympic gold medalist, Angle as that accomplishment pretty much says it all. Like Venis and Rude, the gimmick of Mr. Perfect was very similar to that of Kurt's but tweaked slightly to reflect the time period. In a bit of coincidence, despite a difference in spelling, these two wrestling legends shared a legitimate first name, Kurt and Curt. While other superstars' strong points may have been their promos, entrances, or appearances, these two men based their identities around their in-ring wrestling abilities. Angle and the real-life Curt Hennig were considered the very best workers of their era and a crucial component of several legendary matches. Along with Bret Hart, Mr. Perfect's performance at SummerSlam '91 while dealing with an excruciating back injury, and Angle's match with Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 21 can be argued as the greatest matches ever. Kurt and Curt were phenomenal in the ring and at their peaks, could get the very best out of any opponent. Both former Intercontinental Champions, Perfect and Angle were each looked at as "go-to" guys in terms of producing great technical matches. If ever there was a need for a superstar to look good or have a stellar match, they were put with Kurt Angle or Mr. Perfect. The two men's abilities are also always spoken of with the highest of reverence by their peers, a compliment that is not given to many former wrestlers.