Jack Swagger’s First Post-WWE Appearance Announced, Kurt Angle Gives An Ankle Lock Tutorial

When Jack Swagger announced he had asked for his WWE release on Chael Sonnen’s podcast, there weren’t many people around here who could blame him. Swagger was never given the push many would say was owed to him, and in spite of his strong talent and ability to entertain a crowd he was often subjugated to a minimal on-screen role.

WWE booked Swagger pretty consistently during the height of his Real American angle alongside Cesaro and Zeb Colter, since then he’s been lucky to get a slot on main event, if he’s even in the building at all. Many people were asking if he was injured, no he wasn’t. He just wasn’t getting booked.

Neither WWE or Jack Swagger have officially confirmed that he has been granted his release, but it appears that he may be a free agent now since he is being booked for the WAW show on 3/11 in Norwich, England.

This will be a television taping as well and will also feature Scott Hall, Bushwacker Luke, and former WWE Women’s Champion Jazz.

Kurt Angle appeared on ESPN today where he discussed his current career status as well as how he was able to move from the Olympic world into professional wresting story telling. During the closing moments of his interview he demonstrated the proper way to clinch in his famous ankle lock.

It’s been an interesting week in the world of professional wrestling. The Broken Hardys, Drew Galloway and more parted ways with Impact Wrestling, Randy Orton finally turned on Bray Wyatt and the stars of Raw are getting ready for Fastlane. We’re running down all the big events and we’re also talking Fastlane predictions on this week’s episode of Still Real Radio. Check it out below and be sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes.