Kurt Angle Reveals Why Main Event Mafia’s TNA Run Left Him Unsatisfied

One Big Thing

WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle expressed disappointment over the short-lived nature of TNA’s Main Event Mafia stable, which he led from 2008 to 2009.

Why It Matters

The Main Event Mafia represented one of TNA’s most star-studded factions, featuring wrestling legends like Sting, Kevin Nash, Booker T, and Scott Steiner. Its premature end highlights a missed opportunity in TNA’s history.

Key Details

• The group formed in 2008 with Kurt Angle as the leader
• Kevin Nash suggested Angle as leader due to his workhorse reputation
• The stable lasted less than a year before disbanding
• A 2013 revival featured new members but only lasted four months

Direct Quote

I wasn’t happy with the way it played out,” Angle said on Busted Open Radio. “I think we could have had a much longer reign, and it’s unfortunate because any faction I’ve ever been with never lasted long.”

By The Numbers

• Original run: Under 12 months (2008-2009)
• 2013 revival: 4 months
• Original members: 5 wrestling legends

Looking Back

The 2013 revival attempted to recapture the magic with new members:

• Kurt Angle
• Sting
• Samoa Joe
• Magnus (Nick Aldis)
• Rampage Jackson

The Bottom Line

Despite its potential and star power, the Main Event Mafia never reached its full potential in TNA, leaving Angle and fans wondering what could have been with a longer run.

What do you think about the Main Event Mafia’s impact on TNA? Could a longer run have changed the company’s trajectory? Share your thoughts in the comments below.