Kurt Angle Says He Can’t Feel His Pinky Fingers Due To Ongoing Neck Issues

WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle has accomplished a lot during his time in WWE, having a remarkable rookie year and going on to become a legend in the business. He gained favor with the likes of Vince McMahon, earning his trust in the process. It appears he can’t feel his pinky fingers due to his neck issues.

Kurt Angle has gone through a lot of wear and tear over the years and his body simply couldn’t take it anymore. Despite this, fans still want him to return to the squared circle. That said, Angle previously stated that he needs to undergo shoulder surgery.

While speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience, the WWE Hall of Famer talked about his current health issues. Angle noted that he can’t feel his pinky fingers due to his neck issues, among other things.

“I always had problems with my motor skills in my hands. I broke my neck four more times in the WWE and it got worse and worse. I mean, I have nerve damage in my neck. I lost three inches in both arms and they atrophied because my neck was just so messed up. I’ve had five surgeries and none of them have really worked. I’m going to end up having to have fusion which will be down the line.”

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“I can’t feel my pinky fingers. I have a lot of atrophy in my arms. I don’t have a lot of strength. I can curl for like 20 pound dumbbells. When I do triceps, I can only push the weights about 60 pounds forward. I don’t have a lot of strength in my upper body. If you look at my chest right here, you’ll see there’s a dip here. That’s from my neck. That’s a nerve that died and no longer have this muscle on my chest. I have a complete ripple through my chest. It will never come back and I’m afraid it’s gonna happen again, so I’m going to have to have a fusion sooner than later because if I don’t, the damage is gonna get worse and worse and then my arms are gonna end up shrinking to nothing.”

“I have nerves that are being pinched and they’re not being able to flow down my arms so my fingers are freezing cold. They’re always cold. I don’t have any circulation. This is all extra skin because of what the size my arms used to be. I’m barely making it right now. My arms are 15 inches now. They used to be 18 or 19 inches. I’m struggling right now.”

Kurt Angle also regretted not having huge merchandise sales like Steve Austin and John Cena. Regardless, we certainly hope Kurt Angle eventually gets the surgery he needs in order to become healthy again.

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