Cathy Kelley previews the award-winning WWE Network's newest collections, including "Kurt Angle: It's True, It's True" and "WWE Hidden Gems."
WWE Network Aug. 2017 Collections
April 3, 2017
WWE Network Collections showcase the very best of what WWE Network has to offer. With an incredible assortment of unforgettable matches and moments right at your fingertips, WWE's massive video library has never been easier to navigate. Check out the new August collections available now.
Kurt Angle: It’s True, It’s True
Kurt Angle is back home! From the Olympic Hero’s WWE debut to his WWE Hall of Fame induction earlier this year, don’t miss the very best of Kurt Angle in this all-new WWE Network Collection. Rediscover the Grand Slam Champion’s most epic matches in WWE history with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, The Rock, Triple H, John Cena, Brock Lesnar and more. Plus, endless laughter and hijinks from imitating Shawn Michaels, to singing Olympic folk songs, to Milkomania running wild. Now is your chance to enjoy all your favorite Kurt Angle moments in one convenient place. And that’s damn true!
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CONTENTS
Title |
Description |
Air Date |
Sneak Peek: NEW Angle Home Video |
Get ready to witness greatness personified with this exclusive trailer for Kurt Angle: The Essential Collection! |
8/7/2017 |
It's True, It's True Intro |
Kurt Angle is back home! From The Olympic Hero’s WWE debut to his Hall of Fame induction earlier this year, don’t miss the very best of Kurt Angle in this all new WWE Network Collection. Rediscover the Grand Slam Champion’s most epic matches with the likes of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, The Rock, John Cena and Brock Lesnar, and the hilarious hijinks along the way. Now, all of your favorite Kurt Angle moments are in one convenient place. And that’s damn true! |
8/7/2017 |
Greatness Arrives |
Survivor Series 1999 - The WWE Universe is introduced to Kurt Angle in his debut match against Shawn Stasiak. |
11/14/1999 |
American Hero gets European Gold |
SmackDown 25 - Kurt Angle looks to add another accolade to his collection by challenging Val Venis for the European Championship. |
2/8/2000 |
The Euro-Continental Champion |
No Way Out 2000 - Kurt Angle makes history by challenging Chris Jericho for the Intercontinental Championship. |
2/27/2000 |
King Kurt |
King of the Ring 2000 - As his meteoric rise continues, Kurt Angle faces Rikishi in the Finals of the 2000 King of the Ring Tournament. |
6/25/2000 |
A Gift for The Undertaker |
RAW 372 - Showing a fundamental lack of intelligence, Kurt Angle offers The Undertaker a special gift. |
7/10/2000 |
Champion of the People |
No Mercy 2000 - Kurt Angle looks to reach the top of the mountain by challenging The Rock for the WWE Title in a No Disqualification Match. |
10/22/2000 |
Rumbling with The Game |
Royal Rumble 2001 - Kurt Angle proves to everyone that he can play The Game by defending the WWE Championship against Triple H. |
1/21/2001 |
Reliving a Moment of Glory |
RAW 417 - While Kurt Angle honors himself with a reenactment of his Olympic Medal Ceremony, Shane McMahon returns to crash the party. |
5/21/2001 |
Shattering Expectations |
King of the Ring 2001 - Shane McMahon and Kurt Angle's rivalry shatters all expectations when they meet in an unforgettable Street Fight. |
6/24/2001 |
Olympic Sing-a-Long |
SmackDown 99 - Kurt Angle joins "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in trying to cheer up a distraught Mr. McMahon through the gift of song. |
7/12/2001 |
Got Milk? |
RAW 430 - Kurt Angle crashes Austin Appreciation Night to offer The Alliance a healthy helping of his favorite beverage. |
8/20/2001 |
Triumph Over The Rattlesnake |
Unforgiven 2001 - In the struggle between WWE and The Alliance, Kurt Angle challenges "Stone Cold" Steve Austin for the WWE Championship. |
9/23/2001 |
Hide Nor Hair |
SmackDown 144 - Despite recently having his head shaved by Edge, Kurt Angle tries hard to hide his new look from the WWE Universe. |
5/23/2002 |
Nowhere to Run |
SmackDown 145 - While trying to protect his image, Kurt Angle looks for revenge against Edge in a Steel Cage Match. |
5/30/2002 |
A Challenge Ruthlessly Answered |
SmackDown 149 - When Kurt Angle looks for his next worthy opponent, his challenge is answered by a young John Cena. |
6/27/2002 |
Overcoming Giant Odds |
Armageddon 2002 - Kurt Angle receives some unexpected assistance when he challenges Big Show for the WWE Championship. |
12/15/2002 |
The World's Greatest Allies |
SmackDown 175 - In an effort to compliment Kurt Angle's personal greatness, Paul Heyman introduces a duo worthy of his name. |
12/26/2002 |
Unleashing a Beast |
WrestleMania XIX - One of most memorable matches in WrestleMania history sees Kurt Angle defend the WWE Championship against Brock Lesnar. |
5/30/2003 |
Far From 8 Mile |
SmackDown 216 - In an unusual confrontation, Kurt Angle tries out his mic skills against John Cena in a Battle Rap. |
10/9/2003 |
A Champion's Integrity |
WrestleMania XX - Kurt Angle takes to the ring to challenge Eddie Guerrero for the WWE Championship on The Grandest Stage of Them All. |
3/14/2004 |
In the Land of the Rising Sun |
SmackDown 286 - Kurt Angle journeys to Japan to battle Rey Mysterio in a tournament to name a new No. 1 Contender to the WWE Title. |
2/10/2005 |
Just a Sexy Kurt |
SmackDown 292 - In one of the most memorable moments from his career, Kurt Angle gives a hilarious rendition of Shawn Michaels' entrance. |
3/24/2005 |
Back on RAW |
RAW 629 - After years of dominating SmackDown, Kurt Angle finds himself back on Monday Night RAW as a result of the WWE Draft. |
6/13/2005 |
A Natural Confrontation |
RAW 631 - Ric Flair looks to try his luck against an Olympic Gold Medalist when he steps into the ring with Kurt Angle. |
6/27/2005 |
Gold Medalist vs Gold Standard |
RAW 639 - Two former allies collide in this bout between Kurt Angle and a onetime member of his team of greatness, Shelton Benjamin. |
8/22/2005 |
An Unappreciated Hero |
RAW 650 - A lack of respect by the WWE Universe toward Kurt Angle proves to be a memorable moment from Angle's career. |
11/7/2005 |
The Wrestling Machine |
One Night Stand 2006 - Kurt Angle shows the WWE Universe that he can take things to the extreme in a battle with Randy Orton. |
6/11/2006 |
A Hero Comes Home |
WWE Hall of Fame - After years of absence, Kurt Angle returns home to take his place in the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2017. |
3/31/2017 |
Kurt Angle: Homecoming |
After an 11-year absence marred by substance abuse, injury, and personal problems, WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle makes his triumphant return home. WWE 24 cameras chronicle this inspirational journey of redemption, as The Olympic Gold Medalist and former WWE Champion faces his biggest challenges outside the ring. From memories of winning the gold medal and his eventual suicide attempt to being happy and healthy once again, Kurt shares his most intimate moments from his life. |
7/10/2017 |
WWE Hidden Gems
Don’t miss the new Hidden Gems added to an exclusive WWE Network Collection. Journey deep into the archives for these rarely seen moments and matches. From a couple of “unknowns” given a chance to perform on national television to an unaired classic between Seth Rollins and Cesaro. Relive a No Disqualification Triple Threat WWE Championship Match as The Rock defends against Triple H and Brock Lesnar. Or, check out a rare bout as The Rock ‘N’ Roll Express steps in the ring with The British Bulldogs. And, be sure to head over to the Vault Section on WWE Network for previously released rarities. Expand your horizons, and explore all the WWE Hidden Gems.
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CONTENTS
Title |
Description |
Air Date |
Duration |
Hidden Gems Part 3 Intro |
Don’t miss the new Hidden Gems added to an exclusive WWE Network Collection. Journey deep into the archives for these rarely seen moments and matches. From a couple of 'unknowns' given a chance to perform on national television and an unaired classic between Seth Rollins and Cesaro, to The Rock defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Brock Lesnar and Triple H in No Disqualification Triple Threat Match, expand your horizons by exploring these and other classic WWE Hidden Gems! |
8/7/2017 |
0:01:42 |
The Youth of a Nation |
In this rarely seen moment, two youngsters take to the ring to show the WWE Universe the moves they learned from Coach Bob Backlund. |
3/6/1984 |
0:08:22 |
A Diaper for Cornette |
Stagger Lee and Cowboy Bill Watts look to give Jim Cornette exactly what he deserves when they take on The Midnight Express. |
4/7/1984 |
0:17:33 |
Blood and Guts |
Despite suffering a devastating injury at the hands of One Man Gang, Hacksaw Jim Duggan challenges Terry Gordy for the UWF Championship. |
5/30/1986 |
0:11:44 |
Cowboy Justice |
To earn a shot at administering some justice to "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert, Cowboy Bill Watts must first defeat Sting in singles action. |
6/24/1986 |
0:08:55 |
A Texas-Sized Confrontation |
Bruiser Brody brings his brand of insanity to a confrontation with Abdullah the Butcher deep in the heart of Texas. |
7/20/1987 |
0:06:52 |
The Best of Both Worlds |
Two of the most legendary tag team duos of all time meet in a rarely seen battle between The British Bulldogs and The Rock 'n' Roll Express. |
2/23/1989 |
0:09:07 |
Controversy in a Cage |
Controversy reigns supreme when Dusty Rhodes defends the PWF Heavyweight Championship against The Big Steel Man inside a steel cage. |
5/13/1989 |
0:04:53 |
Of Monsters and Icons |
Long before terrorizing the WWE locker room as Kane, Bruiser Mastino would test his in-ring skills in a battle with Sting. |
3/6/1993 |
0:05:41 |
The Bad Guy in ECW |
Scott Hall takes things to the extreme by traveling to ECW to go one-on-one with Justin Credible in this rarely seen match. |
11/11/2000 |
0:10:58 |
The Destroyer and a Fallen Angel |
Samoa Joe looks to start down an unparalleled road of success by challenging Christopher Daniels for the UPW Heavyweight Championship. |
3/14/2001 |
0:04:58 |
A Battle from Down Under |
The Rock defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against Triple H and Brock Lesnar in a Triple Threat Match from WWE's Global Warning Tour. |
8/10/2002 |
0:21:45 |
Helllooo Punk! |
In his first televised WWE appearance, a young CM Punk takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Val Venis. |
5/9/2005 |
0:08:05 |
On the Fringe |
With Dean Ambrose's days as part of The Shield still years away, Jon Moxley partners with Brad Taylor to take on MNM. |
1/15/2006 |
0:07:36 |
Who is Better? |
Cesaro's quest to be the best Superstar in NXT leads him to challenge Seth Rollins to singles action in this forgotten battle. |
12/7/2011 |
0:09:05 |
The Young and the Hungry |
In this unaired segment, Enzo Amore & Big Cass' hilarious rhetoric turns them into an appetizer for Ryback. |
5/23/2013 |
0:10:22 |
New Classic Content: August 2017
With almost 200 NEW episodes added to WWE Network, this month’s on demand offering provides a diverse look through history. With the remaining shows from WWE’s ECW franchise, to more World Class action from the early 1980s, to “Old School” cards from three historic arenas around the country, there is certainly something for every WWE Network Subscriber. Enjoy a small taste of the wide-ranging offering with this New Classic Content collection, featuring four memorable episodes of WWE’s ECW, six classic WCCWs, and full shows from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, Philadelphia Spectrum and the historic Boston Garden.
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Contents
Title |
Description |
Air Date |
Duration |
WCCW 02 |
On this edition of World Class Championship Wrestling, Kevin and Kerry Von Erich take on the duo of Arman Hussein and Tim Brooks in a Tag Team Match main event. Plus, The Great Kabuki in action, Big Daddy Bundy goes one-on-one with The Monk, and much more! |
1/2/1982 |
0:44:05 |
WCCW 22 |
On this edition of World Class Championship Wrestling, King Kong Bundy sets out to collect a hefty bounty when Kevin Von Erich goes one-on-one with The Great Kabuki in a Lumberjack Match. Plus, Bugsy McGraw in action, The Spoiler takes on Rick Harris, and much more! |
5/22/1982 |
0:45:52 |
WCCW 98 |
On this edition of World Class Championship Wrestling, The Fabulous Freebirds and The Von Erichs take a trip to the woodshed when they battle each other in a Country Whipping Match main event. Plus, The Super Destroyer 2 in action, "Iceman" King Parsons takes on Tonga John, and much more! |
11/12/1983 |
0:44:35 |
WCCW 100 |
While the world waits for Kerry Von Erich to make good on his promise of ridding Texas of Michael Hayes, all three Von Erich boys take to the ring to battle The Fabulous Freebirds in a Six-Man Tag Team Match main event. Plus, a look at the recent and unexpected breakup between Sunshine and "Gorgeous" Jimmy Garvin! |
11/26/1983 |
0:44:21 |
WCCW 108 |
Andre the Giant makes his way to World Class Championship Wrestling to team up with 'Iceman' King Parsons against The Super Destroyers in a Tag Team Match main event. Plus, Kamala meets a young Rick Rude in singles action, Kevin Von Erich takes on 'Gorgeous' Jimmy Garvin, and much more! |
1/21/1984 |
0:43:58 |
WCCW 160 |
Ric Flair makes his return to World Class Championship Wrestling to defend the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Terry Gordy of The Fabulous Freebirds in the main event. Plus, Kelly Kiniski competes in singles action, a young Shawn Michaels goes one-on-one with Billy Jack Haynes, and much more! |
1/19/1985 |
0:46:09 |
Philadelphia Spectrum |
Bob Backlund puts the coveted WWE Championship on the line against Big John Studd in the main event. The Wild Samoans challenge The Strongbows for the WWE Tag Team Titles. Plus, Andre the Giant competes in a 10-Man Tag Team Match, Jose Estrada battles a young Curt Hennig, and much more action! |
2/19/1983 |
2:06:29 |
Boston Garden |
Hulk Hogan and George "The Animal" Steele team up to take on "Adorable" Adrian Adonis and "Macho Man" Randy Savage in a tag team match main event. Jake "The Snake" Roberts and Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat clash in an incredible contest. Plus, Tony Atlas, The Hart Foundation, and many more in action! |
8/9/1986 |
2:00:25 |
Boston Garden |
The British Bulldogs put the WWE Tag Team Championships against The Hart Foundation in the main event. Ricky "The Dragon'"Steamboat takes to the ring to challenge "Macho Man" Randy Savage for the Intercontinental Championship. Plus, Rowdy Roddy Piper in action, Koko B. Ware goes one-on-one with Jimmy Jack Funk, and much more! |
11/1/1986 |
2:11:39 |
LA Sports Arena |
"Macho Man" Randy Savage is faced with an enormous challenge when he defends the WWE Championship against Andre the Giant in the main event. Jake "The Snake'"Roberts looks to settle a score with "Ravishing" Rick Rude in singles competition. Plus, The Hart Foundation, Sam Houston, and many more in action! |
8/13/1988 |
1:58:20 |
LA Sports Arena |
From the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Hulk Hogan takes to the ring to go one-on-one with the Big Boss Man in the main event. Demolition puts the WWE Tag Team Titles on the line against The Powers of Pain. Plus, Sensational Sherri challenges Rockin' Robin for the Women's Championship, Ted DiBiase battles Hercules, and much more! |
12/17/1988 |
2:02:25 |
ECW 144 |
Several Superstars from SmackDown and Monday Night RAW come to ECW to compete in a Money in the Bank Tri-Brand Battle Royal main event, featuring the likes of Christian, Tommy Dreamer, R-Truth and Dolph Ziggler. Plus, Tyson Kidd goes one-on-one with DJ Gabriel in singles competition, The Miz faces Primo, and more! |
3/10/2009 |
0:39:06 |
ECW 165 |
In a main event rematch from Night of Champions, Christian puts the ECW Championship on the line against Tommy Dreamer in a battle contested under Extreme Rules. On an all new edition of The Abraham Washington Show, Zack Ryder makes an enemy out of Shelton Benjamin. Plus, Ezekiel Jackson, Sheamus, and more in action! |
8/4/2009 |
0:45:31 |
ECW 186 |
The legacy of ECW reaches another historic milestone when Tommy Dreamer puts his career on the line in an emotional main event confrontation with Zack Ryder. While the WWE Universe readies to witness the heart and soul of this extreme brand risk it all, other Superstars take to the ring to qualify for the ECW Homecoming. All this and much more! |
12/29/2009 |
0:48:04 |
ECW 193 |
Another historic chapter in the legacy of sports-entertainment comes to an end with the final episode of ECW. While the WWE Universe watches in anticipation over what comes next for several ECW Superstars, Christian puts the ECW Championship on the line for the last time in a main event bout with Ezekiel Jackson. All this and more on ECW's last stand in WWE! |
2/16/2010 |
0:47:18 |
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