The latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter casts doubt over Kurt Angle's potential for a WWE return this Autumn. Angle's TNA contract is expiring but Vince McMahon isn't too keen on the idea of bringing him in. "Vince McMahon made the call that no matter what, there was not going to be an Olympic gold medalist dying on WWEs watch," the report states about the last time Angle's contract came up. Vince McMahon simply doesn't want to take any risks on a man whose health is considered a liability. While reports of Angle being on death watch before he left WWE in 2006 may have been exaggerated, he was certainly someone who Vince McMahon was worried about, even before the Chris Benoit tragedy exacerbated those concerns of wrestler wellbeing. Angle's body has only became more worn since that period and he is currently on the shelf with a major knee injury. The Observer notes that TNA could end up keeping Angle. The company is already promoting his comeback on television, with a five month countdown which culminates in October. That would be after his deal expires, so they obviously believe a deal is set to be worked out. The big concern within TNA isn't that Angle will sign with WWE, but that he would sign with Jeff Jarrett's new GFW promotion. That backs up a previous Observer report which stated that GFW could be the most likely destination for Angle if he did depart TNA. Given McMahon's reluctance combined with TNA's desire to keep Kurt and the GFW interest, you'd better not hold your breath for Kurt Angle back in WWE anytime soon.
