The 2017 edition of WWE TLC featured a chaotic and unforgettable main event, pitting the reunited Shield alongside WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle against Braun Strowman, Kane, The Miz, and The Bar (Cesaro and Sheamus) in a wild 3-on-5 Handicap Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match. The stakes were high, and the match was every bit as destructive as the setup promised.
Originally planned as a Shield reunion, a last-minute illness sidelined Roman Reigns, leading to the surprise inclusion of Kurt Angle, making his first WWE match in over 11 years. The sight of Angle donning Shield gear and walking down the ramp alongside Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose was a surreal moment that sent the crowd into a frenzy.
The action began with chaos as the two teams collided. The Shield and Angle brought a furious pace, using steel chairs and ladders to combat their five opponents. Rollins and Ambrose showcased their signature chemistry, delivering stereo suicide dives and a flurry of chair shots. Angle, despite his absence from in-ring action, held his own, executing German suplexes to thunderous applause.
The 5-on-3 advantage soon came into play as the monstrous Braun Strowman dominated with his raw power. The Miz orchestrated a calculated attack, directing his team to isolate and dismantle their opponents. Kane’s brute force and Cesaro & Sheamus’ tag team cohesion created a punishing environment for The Shield and Angle.
The match’s turning point came when Kane accidentally struck Strowman with a steel chair during an attempt to take out Ambrose. This miscommunication led to tension between the two giants, escalating into a brawl. In a shocking moment, Kane chokeslammed Strowman onto the stage, followed by burying him under a pile of steel chairs, effectively removing him from the match.
The Shield and Angle capitalized on the chaos. Angle, returning to the fray after being temporarily incapacitated, delivered an Angle Slam to Cesaro and Sheamus. Rollins and Ambrose used a ladder to put Kane through a table, neutralizing the Big Red Machine. The finale saw The Shield and Angle execute a triple powerbomb on The Miz, with Angle securing the pinfall victory.
The crowd erupted in celebration as Angle and The Shield stood tall, marking a triumphant return for the Olympic Gold Medalist and a thrilling conclusion to an unforgettable TLC match.
