11 WWE Heels That Were So Good They Became Babyfaces
2. Kurt Angle
Debuting as the epitome of a white meat babyface, Kurt Angle was the all-American Olympian who kissed babies and hugged grandmas. The problem was, at that point in time the audience was past the whiter-than-white act, and as such Angle was roundly booed out of every arena he performed in. Before long, Kurt was on the reaches of the top of the card as one of the best heels in the company. By sticking with his Integrity, Intelligence and Intensity, he would capture the WWF Championship less than a year after his in-ring debut. Even though he was now regarded as a top guy, it was Angles face turn during the Invasion angle that highlighted how good he could be in that lead babyface role. Kurt would become the milk-drinking, ass-kicking American hero in the aftermath of 9/11 and defeat Steve Austin for the WWF Championship at Unforgiven 2001. It was a genuine feel good moment during a tough time. Angle was the perfect choice for the gig. The face act wouldnt last, but hed go on to become even more popular during his time on the Smackdown brand. By this stage, his popularity was based as much on how amazing his in-ring work was as much as it was because of his character. After more fantastic Angle/Benoit matches, Kurts 2003 feud with Brock Lesnar was one that wowed many, with the pair putting on wrestling clinics and Angles character becoming a true wrestling machine as he even made the mighty Lesnar tap out at SummerSlam that year.