Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit at WrestleMania X-Seven is remembered as a hard-hitting, technically intense match that stood out on a card filled with spectacle, chaos, and star power. It served as a showcase of pure wrestling excellence during one of WWF’s biggest events.

The match focused on legitimacy and toughness. Both men approached the bout like a true athletic contest, emphasizing realism, struggle, and physical credibility. Benoit targeted Angle relentlessly with sharp strikes and submission attempts, aiming to neutralize Angle’s amateur wrestling base. Angle countered with suplexes, grappling, and raw intensity, refusing to be outworked or outmuscled.