This match between **Rey Mysterio and Kurt Angle on the September 12, 2002 episode of WWE SmackDown! ** was a fast-paced, competitive singles bout that showcased Rey’s high-flying agility against Angle’s technical and power-based offense. The two men traded counters, headscissors, and explosive maneuvers throughout the match — Rey used his speed and springboard offense to keep Angle off balance, even hitting a corkscrew dive to the floor and a top-rope moonsault for near-falls — while Angle responded with German suplexes, backbreakers, and methodical control on the mat. Mysterio hit a 619 and nearly followed up with a West Coast Pop, but Angle ultimately regained control and finished the match by hitting a top-rope Olympic Slam for the pinfall victory. The bout, which featured crisp exchanges and frequent momentum shifts, was considered a strong TV match that highlighted the chemistry between the two competitors.
