In June 2006, WWE brought back former competitor ECW, turning it into the promotion's third brand alongside "SmackDown" and "Raw." Some, such as Kurt Angle, even felt being on the brand was a detriment to his career, as revealed on WWE Vault. I mean, when you're talking about thorough-bred, in-ring wrestling," Angle said. Vince wanted me to be the face of it and I felt like this was a demotion; I got very bitter." 'Cause Taz was a thorough-bred wrestler as well; he carried that company pretty well."