Kurt Angle comments on AEW's place in the pecking order.

WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle was back on Facebook, answering fan questions in a Q&A session.

One fan asked Kurt, "What's your thoughts on aew? Do you see any parallels with tna in 06 when you joined?"

Angle replied, "I see some similarities. AEW has a very long road ahead of them. I know that the talent there is up for a challenge. The can succeed if done right, but AEW will need to realize they will always be #2. WWE is way too big and has way too many years behind them for a new company to step in and take over the top spot. I recall when TNA tried to compete against WWE on Monday nights. I told the TNA office that we will never beat WWE. I told them we should realize that we’re #2 and should be happy with it. AEW has a tough road. Can they succeed? Yes. Will they beat WWE in ratings and arena ticket sales? No."

Angle was a major acquisition for TNA in 2006 and his arrival helped move TNA Impact into a primetime slot on SpikeTV. TNA was viewed as the #2 wrestling promotion in America for the longest time, but couldn't maintain the momentum or come close to overtaking WWE.