Kurt Angle Recalls His Wrestlemania Match With Eddie Guerrero: 'It was a Five-Star Classic'

WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle has recently commented on his 2004 WrestleMania 20 encounter with Eddie Guerrero, sharing his opinion that their WWE Championship match doesn't get the praise it should.

Speaking with WrestleZone's Bill Pritchard, Angle revealed how the bout was overshadowed by the critically acclaimed main event—a triple-threat match between Triple H, Chris Benoit, and Shawn Michaels.

Why Angle Thinks It Was a Five-Star Match

Kurt Angle Recalls His Wrestlemania Match With Eddie Guerrero

Although their bout was promoted as a co-main event, Angle feels that the triple-threat match between the three superstars stole the show, eclipsing his and Guerrero's timeless classic in the minds of many fans.

"I would have to say the WrestleMania 20 match against Eddie Guerrero. That bout was overshadowed by a fantastic main event involving Triple H, Chris Benoit, and Shawn Michaels. That Triple Threat was arguably the greatest Triple Threat I ever witnessed in my life," Angle told Pritchard in a podcast.

Though it didn't get the same amount of hype as the featured bout, Angle is still feeling proud about his WrestleMania match against Guerrero. The Olympic gold medalist explained that their in-ring chemistry and Guerrero's knack for creating a creative finish were the reasons why the match was one of his best throughout his career.

"I don't say much about my bout with Eddie Guerrero, and it was a fantastic bout. It was an amazing finish. Eddie invented this 'lie, cheat, and steal' finish that was fantastic," Angle remembered.

The conclusion involved Guerrero losing his boot during the match, prompting Angle to use his signature Ankle Lock. Guerrero, however, was able to slip out of the boot, with Angle holding on to it as he rushed in. According to Fightful, Guerrero took advantage with a rapid roll-up pin for the win—an ending that summed up his iconic "Lie, Cheat, Steal" character to perfection.

Eddie Guerrero's Legacy Lives On

Angle called Guerrero one of the all-time great in-ring performers, even going so far as to compare Guerrero to WWE icon Shawn Michaels.

"If there's one guy who's just every bit as good as Shawn Michaels, it's Eddie," Angle said.

'Viva La Raza' Memory Lives On

For wrestling fans who love to witness Eddie Guerrero's career, we can't forget to be hyped after listening to his entrance music "Viva La Raza." It has become a catchphrase for the Latino Splash (Frog Splash) pioneer.

Guerrero died in November 2005, but his legacy continues to have an impact on wrestlers and fans around the globe. John Cena, Rey Mysterio, JBL, and The Undertaker praised Eddie's attitude in and off the ring during his unforgettable WWE career.

If you haven't heard it, here's the nostalgic throwback to his iconic entrance music.