25 Most Important WWE Stars Of The 21st Century So Far

11. Kurt Angle

Although he is currently working with Total Nonstop Action, the WWE years of Kurt Angle's career must surely be regarded as the most successful, with some pretty exhilarating moments throughout. It's sometimes forgotten that Angle helped to put over an incredibly young John Cena, who pushed the former Olympic champion all the way in his first ever match on WWE TV. He infamously won both the European and Intercontinental Championship during his early years with the company, dubbing himself the 'Eurocontinental Champion'. His in-ring ability was well noted before he arrived with the WWE, but he only furthered the expectation and excitement around his matches whenever he stepped into the ring. A real legend of professional wrestling, Angle helped guide the WWE out of the Attitude Era with some truly magnificent matches. If he ever does return to the company, he will be still as popular as before, you imagine.