Earlier this year, Kurt Angle made his return to the WWE after being away from the federation since 2006. After a batch of illnesses plagued this past Sunday's Tables, Ladders, and Chairs pay-per-view event, Angle was called upon to strap up and battle alongside two of the three members of The Shield in the main event (spoiler alert: he's the reason they won).
If you were on Twitter during the event, you no doubt saw your pro wrestling-loving squad (present company included) tweeting about Angle's return.
Kurt angle looks like an older brother who promised his parents he would look after his siblings at the party #wwetlc pic.twitter.com/73sYgwPfqX
When your Dad is more excited about Trick or Treating than you are. #WWETLC pic.twitter.com/cUbskF3ZsJ
Kurt Angle takes people to suplex city better than Brock Lesnar. #WWETLC pic.twitter.com/EG0F4hc1iU
One person who was just as hype was Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who has had his own battles with Kurt Angle during their heyday.
Congrats to my good bud @RealKurtAngle and his return tonight to a @WWE ring. Special athlete and great human being. Have FUN brotha #WWETLC
Innocent enough, right? The Rock himself understands the pro wrestling business and what this would mean for Kurt, who turns 49 this December, to compete in a WWE ring at this stage of his life. Especially when you realize the BUSINESS of being a professional wrestler sports entertainer. It's innocent unless you're an Australian comedian who wants to get a quick joke off on the timeline.
Dwayne, wrestling isn't real. It's time you knew. https://t.co/3iqKjHfNAn
The Rock, being The Rock, found the perfect way to respond to dude's (factually correct) statement while sticking the boots to him.
😂 👏🏾 I like the dry wit
Correct, I do in fact know wrestling isn’t real. Thats why I said “have fun”. I also know, you can go fuck yourself.
Bars. I know it, you know it, the whole damn Twitter knows it, and applauded The Rock for being The Rock.
The Rock was like: pic.twitter.com/8EbS9yY4P6
The Australian comedian reacted accordingly.
My worst nightmare has come true. The Rock thinks I wanted to insult him. I am scum. https://t.co/hlZ3oknRZm
I'm playing a dangerous game hoping @TheRock gets my zany sense of humour and doesn't just have me killed.
The Rock took it all in stride, though.
Haha I just hit you back. Yes, I not only got the zany but appreciated it as well. 🙌🏾
Give this man all of the accolades. And know that if you're going to come at the king, you best not miss.
