Even if Austin werent forced to retire, he would have left the squared circle for a short while to pursue acting. McMahon explained that he wouldnt be able to answer to shareholders or fans by bringing back someone who he couldnt trust. The build-up would have started after Goldberg dropped the World Heavyweight Title to Triple H. Goldberg would have been portrayed as the subtle heel before being turned into a full-blown villain, especially after WWE realized that Da Man had no intention of staying for more than his one year contract. If youve listened to three or more of Austins podcasts over the years, then you know full well how much Austin regrets turning heel at WrestleMania X7 and walking out a little over a year and a half later. Stone Cold Steve Austin retired from the company 19 years ago. The Undertaker Match, Ranked, retaining the Attitude fan base into the Ruthless Aggression Era, Triple H was one of Stone Cold Steve Austins biggest rivals, 5 Things The Rock Is Better Than Stone Cold At (& 5 Things Stone Cold Is Better At), 10 WWE PPV Endings That Changed Everything, Every WWE Tag Team Championship, Ranked By Belt Design, 10 Most Hideously Muscular Physiques In Wrestling History. "'Taker, when I talked to him, he trained all year or recovered from having surgery, and then trained for a three or four-month camp to get ready for one match. Kevin Owens would have made an appropriate opponent for Austins swansong, but so would John Cena in an Attitude Era vs Ruthless Aggression clash. The "Texas Rattle Snake" cut an inspired, angry promo on Tuesday to accept. Lets imagine that Austins neck was magically cured after his third Mania match with The Rock. The weapon use, the brawling into the crowd and around the arena, and the wild and unpredictable progression of Austin vs. Owens were all straight out of Austin's heyday in the late-1990s. Both exits devastated the company. | The prestige of The Streak wouldve been enough to entice Austin to come back for one last slug fest with The Deadman. If it were to have occurred, the bout would have taken place at WrestleMania 25, which took place in Texas, home state of both Austin and The Undertaker. Verified purchase: And it was a win for wrestling, because the actual match was fantastic. One of the ways in which WWE has kept The Rock in its orbit is through his family. However, when Stone Colds music hit and he came out wearing those knee braces every wrestling fan knew that we were about to see something special. WM20 was WWEs biggest show to date. "I think Vince tried talking me into coming back a couple of times. Austin has said that he prefers to work these low-profile projects, as he is granted a lot of creative control and doesnt have to do anything out of his wheelhouse. Austin took great pride in his work, and he knew not to outstay his welcome. Then the unthinkable happened. The two Monday Night War legends just missed each other by a day. Austin has commented quite a bitparticularly on his Steve Austin Show podcastthat, though he has children, he was never the father of the year. He didn't come from a wrestling family either. Such a success that whether it happens or not, there is clearly a desire for Austin to do more. But that doesn't mean Vince McMahon hasn't tried to convince him to come back in the past. With that scenario in mind, this is how his career in WWE post WM19 may have looked. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will return to the ring 19 years after losing his last Wrestlemania match to "The Rock" while Roman Reigns is set to take on Brock Lester in the biggest match yet.. In 2002, the Texas Rattlesnake Stone Cold Steve Austin walked out of the WWE. Combine all of that with his personal home/life problems and you have a recipe for a man ready to burst. That included part-time stints with the company from 2002 to 2004 and 2011 to 2013. He wrestled some big names like Sting and Randy Savage incidentally, as a mid-carder in WCW. He's in his mid-fifties now, though, and the ship has likely sailed on him having a serious wrestling run again. A staple of the Attitude Era, The Texas Rattlesnake retired from professional wrestling in 2003, when he was beaten by The Rock in his final match at WrestleMania 19. What am I proving? The once-mighty Austin had little interest in a conversation. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. Likely as not, it would have happened in both contexts and more. Theres a long history of wrestlers trying to make it outside of the business. Michael Kennedy is an avid movie and TV fan that's been working for Screen Rant in various capacities since 2014. How do you think Austins career post-2003, would have gone and if Stone Cold were to make a comeback, who would you like to see him wrestle? Austin's most likely opponent would have been Roman Reigns, who retired The Undertaker at that same show (The Deadman would return a year later). A long-term member of the Screen Rant family, Michael looks forward to continuing on creating new content for the site for many more years to come. Im the biggest Charlotte Flair fan, but bringing Ronda back, somehow getting the fans on her side again, then having her lose was an odd decision from my viewpoint. Nearly six years later to the day on June 10, 2002, the Rattlesnake nearly took himself out of the game as quick by walking out on the company that made him a GIANT (Global Icon And National Treasure), and the company that he helped turn around and make its owner a billionaire. Stone Cold returned to the ring at this year's WrestleMania, competing in his first match for 19 years. Stone Cold Responds To WrestleMania 39 Return Speculation, he has been asked to wrestle again by WWE's new regime, Why Steve Austin Had To Retire Early From WWE In 2003, Explained. The fast-talking Owens came into the main roster like a ball of fire. Stone Cold Returns No Way Out 2003! And then the people go home, but what does it all mean in the big picture? "So, I would really have to undergo a three or four-month camp. Follow him on Twitter @miketchin. When Stone Cold decides hed had enough, he grabbed his then-wife, Debra and scurried on home. There was no bigger match to have held then the dream match fans had been clamoring for since 1998. Ryan Satin reacts to Stone Cold Steve Austin defeating Kevin Owens in his first match since 2003 . Ryan Satin reacts to Logan Paul and The Miz defeating the Mysterios at WrestleMania and The Miz turning on Logan after the match. The fact that he hit a suplex on the stage was nuts, too. By 2016, Austin would have been 51 and despite only wrestling sparingly in the last decade, Father Time would have caught up to Ole Stone Cold.. Why WWE's 2022 Royal Rumble Was Such A Disappointing Show, Why WWE Fired Shane McMahon (Will He Return? Austin took an unlikely path to become the face of the company as an antihero. WrestleMania always tempts WWE legends back to the ring, but will 2022's annual grappling extravaganza feature the return of Stone Cold Steve Austin? For whatever the reason, since the guy walked out on them, the brass decided they might as well monetize it, get ratings for their Confidential series and get in front of whatever Austin or the Dirtsheets might say about the incident. Must-see Ric Flair documentary now streaming on Peacock, Snickers and 2K23 to present WrestleMania 39, WWE's Tamina on 'The Rock' gifting house: 'Thats just his heart', The Miz becomes first two-time Grand Slam Champion in WWE history, Get more from World Wrestling Entertainment, Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more, FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. 9:25. It was not billed as Austins retirement match, and only a select few knew that this was Stone Colds farewell. Retired. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. Item was as described. Ryan Satin reacts toStone Cold Steve Austin defeating Kevin Owens in his first match since 2003. In recent weeks, Owens not having a match lined up at WrestleMania has become a storyline and he has been trash-talking Texas as of late. FIFA World Cup - Best Goals from Every Angle, Draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. If Austin and Goldberg had clashed, then the rowdy New York crowd would have responded just as WWE had hoped. Check out the latest episodes of the show where Jim Parsons and Norman Quarrinton cover the latest news and events happening in the worlds of WWE, AEW and more! About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . The die-hard fans knew this was most likely happening, but just like with Austin, there were enough seeds of doubt planted in order to make you think otherwise. Stone Cold WWE Return Rumors: Will Steve Austin Fight At WrestleMania? "It aint about the money. I just simply looked in the mirror and realized I look like shit. Austin reiterates at the end of the clip that he is back in the gym, and sharing his progress on social media, because he didn't like what he saw in the mirror. Maybe it would have happened amidst Triple Hs 2003-2005 run as the top heel on Raw. When The Rock left wrestling, he was still in his prime, and there remained some intrigue about if or when hed return to the fold of WWE. With Austin having now crossed that bridge, lots of WWE viewers now find themselves thinking just how good he looked in the ring for someone who hadn't wrestled in nearly two decades. He reportedly requested Yokozuna and The Ultimate Warrior for the Greatest Royal Rumble show. There wouldnt have been a better opponent for Punk then Stone Cold. The promos between the two would have been some of the best in wrestling history. | The current roster of WWE wrestlers is also populated by talents Austin never crossed paths with in the past, and potential dream matches with people like Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, Edge and Goldberg are all now real possibilities if Austin wants to get back in the ring even a few more times. Steve Austin would fall into a similar category. WWE legend 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin is reportedly set to make a return at WrestleMania 38. WWE: Steve Austin's WrestleMania 38 Return Hints He Might Wrestle Again, WWE: Why Triple H Has Retired From Wrestling, Steve Austin the man though, his return from retirement, WWE: Which Show Was The Biggest Of All Time, WWE: Every Vince McMahon WrestleMania Match Ranked From Worst To Best. Jim Ross had zero interest in participating, but he did it anyway - which was kind of the point to this whole ordeal. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. By contrast to Austin, The Rock entered wrestling via his family, and though his kids arent old enough tohave WWE careers yet, The Great One has no shortage of youngerrelatives whove gotten into wrestling. This surprise performance was quite the spectacle, and delighted the nearly 80,000 people (allegedly) in attendance in Dallas, Texas and the millions watching live on Peacock or the WWE Network. The Rock and Stone Cold helped make WWE as popular as ever in the late '90s but both were gone by 2003. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. The No-Holds Barred stipulation allowed for Steve Austin to get some of his trademark brawling in, but dont get it twisted: The amount of actual bumps he took was shocking. He went on to wrestle his fellow biggest names of the Attitude Era like The Rock, Triple H, and The Undertaker. After numerous refusals, WWE was able to convince Shawn Michaels with a seven-figure payday to step back into the ring for the Crown Jewel event in Riyadh. Feeling slighted, the guy, who by his own admission and the offices, was one of the most demanding superstars of all time; took his ball and went home. Following his return, Austin's character would undergo drastic changes in 2001 to a decidedly mixed reaction from fans and Austin himself. He had great, chaotic fights with people like The Rock, Mick Foley, a pre-biker character Undertaker, and Triple H, and despite not being pretty, these brawls never failed to leave fans entertained. The actual match was a disaster due to WWEs poor layout and the fans negative reaction to both Superstars leaving the company. However, there are quite a few dream matches Austin never worked. Following the close of the big two-night spectacular known as WrestleMania, WWE devotees are riding high on the usual post-show adrenaline rush. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. This match might have had the best in-ring storytelling of the night, too. When I opened the package I noticed the case had been beat to hell and when I looked at the disc it had cracks in the middle of it and smudges all over it. EEAAO star gives tearful speech after historic win, The best Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom deals, WWE: Undertaker - The Last Ride [Blu-ray], WWE: Finn Blor - For Everyone (Hand Signed Alternative Sleeve) [DVD], WWE - Undertaker hooded Pop! Stone Cold Steve Austin RETURN To RAW Entrance (MONSTER POP) full segment - RAW 25 | Jan 22. Craig first began contributing to Screen Rant in 2016, several years after graduating college, and has been ranting ever since, mostly to himself in a darkened room. What are they going to remember? These events suddenly became WWEs top priority, even above WrestleMania due to the amount of money they generated for the company. See more WWE - Stone Cold Says So (DVD, 2003), - Top Rated Plus - opens in a new window or tab, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, about earning points with eBay Mastercard, Report this item - opens in new window or tab. PW Insider went on to describe the pitch to Austin as a "Hail Mary idea" and added that "as of today, Austin still has yet to commit to wrestling". The Rock was positioned as Mr. McMahons proxyat first, then emerged as an iconic face in his own right, and arguably even eclipsing Stone Cold's popularity. Fans were immediately drawn to the new Steve Austin, and the Texas Rattlesnake racked up a total of 6 world championship titles - a number that would've undoubtedlyrose higher were it not for a career-ending neck injury that forced Stone Cold to retire in 2003. By bringing back that match template for Austin vs. Owens, WWE gave Austin the best chance he had at still performing satisfactorily, even though he's not the athlete he once was. Does Unforgotten work without Nicola Walker? Stone Cold Returns As Co - General Manager 4/28/2003 AttitudePOP 1.9M views 2 years ago Stone Cold Confronts The Purple Bastard Simon Dean! "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is about to fight in a WWE ring again and maybe this was the best way for it to happen. Austins troublesome neck finally gave out on him. So, with all that being said, it was a big deal for wrestling fans that Stone Cold returned on Saturday. CM Punk Confronts Stone Cold Steve Austin Funny Backstage Segment WWE RAW 6/13/11. Every single thing these two performers did on Saturday connected with the audience, and it made for an unforgettable main event. His mother, Beverly Jane (Harrison), remarried to Kenneth Williams, and he took his stepfather's surname. While The Rock was no slouch, he got by on charisma and never had to work at the level Austin did on his way up, and its not the quality of The Great Ones matches that fans missed about him. While "Stone Cold" Steve Austin looked to be in great shape for a 57-year-old man who doesn't regularly wrestle, his long history of neck, back, and knee injuries led to many being shocked by both the length and brutality of the match he had with Kevin Owens. Writes about sweaty, oily wrestlers for a living. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. 2:18. One of the challenging parts of pushing wrestlers on top for a long time and celebrating their legacy long after their time in the ring is up is that so many top talents have stains on their resumes. While Austin was on the losing end at Mania, The Rattlesnake had a big enough name to warrant a shot at Triple Hs big gold belt. "Go out there and do it, and then whatever the finish was. AttitudePOP 1.66M subscribers Subscribe 13K 1M views 10 months ago RAW February 10, 2003. The narrative of this story for a lot of fans is that Steve didnt want to job to Lesnar so he went home. But the guy was beaten to hammered heck, physically and emotionally. Speculate what you want. The injuries that forced Steve Austin to retire in 2003 were serious, deriving from a botched Owen Hart Piledriver atSummerslam 1997, which resulted in WWE banning the technique altogether. Thankfully, Austin was able to recover well enough that he was able to spend several years as the biggest box office attraction in wrestling, and give WWE fans a lifetime of great memories. At this point, after such a positive response to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's big return match at WWE WrestleMania 38, it would be entirely understandable if he really did decide to never wrestle again. "If youre really going to make a comeback, lets say it was gonna be a high-profile match at WrestleMania. After nearly 20 years away from the ring, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin made his triumphant WWE return this weekend at WrestleMania and it was a moment that will be remembered for a long time to come. This was the perfect way to end night one of WrestleMania in Dallas for the current fans, for Steve Austin, and for every other person like me who hoped to one day see their idol do what he does best again open an ice-cold can of whoop ass and raise some hell. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. McMahon, in reality, doesnt actually believe in the word never, and Austin came back less than a year after this ordeal. The Undertaker Match, Ranked. Fight Owens had been prompting and talking smack about the great Texas state on WWE programming for the past weeks. Its incredible that Austin was able to have the career he had in such limited time, but what if his career didnt end after losing to The Rock at WM19? WWE - Stone Cold Steve Austin - Returns To RAW To Help WWF Beaumet 9:55 Test w- Stacey Keibler Confronts Stone Cold Steve Austin 20th October 2003 WWE RAW me smart videos 10:41 Goldberg & Stone Cold Steve Austin Share A Beer On WWE Raw 5/5/2003 Richie Colombo II 2:38 Steve Austin Return! It was a win for the fans, as they got to feel genuine surprise and excitement. Nonetheless, from WWEs perspective, its a noteworthy loss that The Peoples Champion probably had another decade of his prime that the company couldnt cash in on. In Austins mind, this match was big-time money and should have been built up for a few weeks and not just given away for free in a nothing match. On June 23, 1996, the wrestling world began to change forever when Stone Cold Steve Austin ascended to his throne as the King Of The Ring. Factoring in his many layoffs due to injury and Austins eight-month hiatus after walking out in June 2002, Stone Cold was only on top for about three years. 4:29. Do check the Promotions tab if you cannot find it in the Primary Inbox. These family members carry on the tradition, not to mention suggesting that The Rock always could come back to play a role in their careers as he already has to an extent for Roman Reigns in 2015. Immediately I thought theres no way this thing will even play, but it did so Im happy with that. Steve Austin meant so much to me that for most of my life, when someone would ask whats on my bucket list, Id say I didnt have a bucket list because there was only one thing on it, and that was drink a beer with Steve Austin. By returning at WrestleMania 38, Austin got to flip his patented middle finger at this forced ending. In 2022, Stone Cold Steve Austin will return for one last time against Kevin Owens. 03:15. Though WWE's core fanbase may bemoan the company's nostalgia addiction as they watch yet another aging star hobble around the ring narrowly avoiding injury, the strategy is shrewd marketing. In 2018, WWE struck a highly lucrative deal with the Saudi General Sports Authority to produce two live events per year in Saudi Arabia. 'Stone Cold' would have challenged for RAW 's top title in the Spring of 2003, whether in one-on-one bouts with Triple H or as a part of multiple person matches. Related: 10 WCW Wrestlers Who Should Be In Jail (Based On Their On-Screen Actions). One jarring thing the Chairman has mentioned was that the door was NOT open for any return. Who would get the honor of wrestling Austin in his last match? 5:03. When Steve Austin left WWE, there was no promise of his legacy outliving him in the company. Austin was never known to be generous with wins and losses, but Stone Cold may have softened in his old age and allowed Owens to be the one to have his hand raised. The Rated-R Superstar returned at the Royal Rumble on Sunday night,. Stone Cold made a triumphant in-ring return after 19 years and yes, the bell rang. "But I just love the damn business, and it hurt me so much to leave it. AttitudePOP 1.66M subscribers 93K views 10 months ago Taken From Best Of WWE 2003. The Undertaker would have been the one to get his hand raised that night, as it wouldnt be time for The Streak to end. Hulk Hogan achieved some success in movies but was always known first and foremost as a wrestler. "Stone Cold had a comeback, and the match was a three and a half on Meltzers five-star rating. PS. vinyl figure, Mon brings NJPW title to Mandalorian premiere, WWE WrestleMania 39 Match card and predictions, Complete WWE and NXT pay-per-view schedule, WWE Champions: Complete list of every title holder, Cardi B reacts to Trish Stratus returning to WWE, WWE's Bayley on Mercedes Mon's NJPW debut, Nikki Bella says she misses being in WWE, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's family want WWE return, Mercedes Mon releases doc on journey to NJPW, 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin reportedly set for WWE return at WrestleMania 38, DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. Are you training for an event?' Stone Cold returned to the ring at this year's WrestleMania, competing in his first match for 19 years. Welcome back to my "Highs and Lows," this time covering WrestleMania Saturday (aka WrestleMania 38 Night 1) which featured Stone Cold opening a can of whoop ass on Kevin Owens, Cody Rhodes coming back to WWE, an amazing match between Bianca Belair/Becky Lynch and the in-ring debut of Logan Paul. Owens also uses Austin's famous finisher The Stunner as his own. AWESOME DVD. That could all change ifWrestleMania 38 rumorsare to be believed. Highlights Austin's 1st year in the WWE. 4:29 "Stone Cold" Steve Austin Returns To Kick Off Raw October 19, 2015. There were a plethora of possible opponents. Had it not been for the Three Amigos and Frog Splash he hit on Rey, I may have rated his performance lower, but the heat he got for that was insane. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. Maybe it would have happened with both men as legends. The two were ready-made opponents. WillStone Cold Steve Austin open another can of WWE whoop-ass atWrestleMania 38? Just like all the classic WWE dvds, this one is filled with the kind of fuel Austin fans need and deserve!Watch as Stone Cold kicks the butt of some classic superstars and drink a crapload of beer!!!!! Michael Chin is a writer based in Las Vegas, He writes about pro wrestling for The Sportster and has followed WWE and other promotions for over 30 years. . Published Feb 4, 2021. 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin was born in Victoria, Texas, as Steven James Anderson, on December 18, 1964, the youngest of five children. While Stone Cold wouldwork in authority roles, health issues forced him from the ring. Kevin Owens is perfect as a safe-pair-of-hands opponent, and Stone Cold's return would be huge for both WWE and its fans (not to mention Steve himself, most likely). We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. You've got to admire Austin for staying retired, despite McMahon's offer to return. 4:05. Stone Cold Steve Austin Returns Unforgiven 2000 w/ Backstage Segments Redneck 3-16 Follow WWF PPV Unforgiven 2000 ->Stone Cold Arrives & Conducts Investigations w/ Rock,Stephanie & more - 0:00 -> Stone Cold Returns To The Ring - 6:16 Browse more videos Playing next 31:21 WWF Championship: Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Kurt Angle - Unforgiven 2001 Before the match with Owens began, Austin pointed out that he had wrestled his first-ever match in Dallas, so it made sense to wrestle his final match there as well. That helped make the anticipation feel even greater. It was a win for WWE, as they now gain a top star in wrestling who has such a huge fanbase behind him that he was able to help launch an entirely new promotion. Stone Cold Steve Austin has been posting a lot of workout videos on social media lately. Moments Material. Please logout and login again. He's never been tempted to return for 'one more match' as so many of his fellow stars do. Stone Cold concluded that a WWE return just wouldn't have been worth it when he thought about 'the big picture'. Most recently, Michael helped launch Screen Rant's new horror section, and is now the lead staff writer when it comes to all things frightening. Next:10 New Years Resolutions For Vince McMahon. Having previously written for various sports and music outlets, Craig's interest soon turned to TV and film, where a steady upbringing of science fiction and comic books finally came into its own. 2018. . I have such fond memories of taking in the product with my dad and arguing with my brother about Stone Cold being better than The Rock. WWE - Stone Cold returns to RAW December 2003. kevin billon. And that's the bottom line because K-Diggi says so! Stone Cold had been running fast and hard for himself for years even before he got to the WWE. Ryan Satin reacts to Cody Rhodes' return to WWE to take on Seth Rollins at WrestleMania. Instead of risking being moved down the card, Austin would have done what he did in reality: transition into acting. The WWE Hall of Famer has made it clear several times that he doesn't want. Refresh your browser window to try again. However, Austin wouldn't have. When not writing, Michael enjoys going to concerts, taking in live professional wrestling, and debating pop culture. Tell us what you think in the comments below! He also loves both Marvel and DC movies, and wishes every superhero fan could just get along. Stone Cold Calls Out Batista - Goldberg Returns 2003 [via torchbrowser.com] 9:25. In terms of WWE storylines, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin decided to return to the ring because Kevin Owens kept insulting him and his home state of Texas. Ryan Satin reacts to Bianca Belair reclaiming the RAW women's title after defeating Becky Lynch at WrestleMania. This first time was just for a few weeks, however, citing he was burnt out. Be the first one to comment on this story. 'Stone Cold would have challenged for RAWs top title in the Spring of 2003, whether in one-on-one bouts with Triple H or as a part of multiple person matches. If Austin were able, the two would have had a match, and it would have been at WrestleMania 29, as Punk was white hot then. Austins own star power certainly exceeded expectations, but he kept up the high quality of work right up through his final matches. WWE was solidly behind Reigns as The Guy at that time and the accolade of retiring Stone Cold would be another that WWE would have likely bestowed on Reigns, regardless of how enraged fans would be. It is being. Website. And thats exactly what it was for the next 30 minutes. Austin and Punk could have had a long-running feud, but Punks insistence on taking time off after that years WrestleMania would have scrapped that plan. 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