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    Brock Lesnar’s Former WrestleMania Rival Sends Him a Message Following WWE Retirement

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    Following the announcement of Brock Lesnar’s retirement, WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle delighted longtime wrestling fans with a hilarious Instagram post that revived one of the most memorable backstage moments of The Ruthless Aggression Era, not to mention showcasing The Beast’s humorous side.

    Alongside the IG post was a clip where Angle also wrote:

    “Enjoy Retirement Brother. And yes…..she was talking to me. It’s true.”

    The caption immediately struck a chord with the fans who remembered the hilarious exchange between the two former WWE Champions.

    The short clip originates from the July 3, 2003 episode of WWE SmackDown during the buildup to the Vengeance pay-per-view. Despite them being fierce rivals competing for the WWE title, the promotion showcased their unexpected comedic chemistry in a series of backstage encounters.

    The Story Behind the Brock Lesnar – Kurt Angle Skit

    In the scene, the two Superstars sit on a table while eating cookies and drinking milk when a blonde woman walks past them. The woman says hi, and the two argue as to who she was talking to. Their playful disagreement quickly escalated into a childish competition, culminating in Brock Lesnar slapping the back of Angle so hard that he spits milk everywhere, including the woman’s face. The backstage segment became an instant fan favorite and is still one of WWE’s funniest backstage skits.

    Over a couple of decades later, Angle’s IG post serves as a clever callback to that hilarious scene. By jokingly highlighting that the lady was talking to him, the Olympian humorously claims victory in an argument that wrestling fans remembered.

    The post highlights the unique relationship between the two wrestling greats. While there’s no doubt that their feud produced epic and unforgettable matches, their ability to blend fierce competition with some light-hearted banter made their rivalry even more memorable.

    As Brock Lesnar’s legendary wrestling career comes to a close, Kurt Angle’s throwback tribute reminds fans that some of WWE’s greatest moments weren’t just created inside the squared circle. Sometimes, all it took was two legendary Superstars, cookies and milk, and a joke that would still make the fandom laugh more than 20 years later.