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There are reports that WWE WrestleMania 2027 in Saudi Arabia may feature legends like Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock returning to the ring, with Austin's participation contingent on his health and readiness, and negotiations involving a significant financial deal for The Rock.
The Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and John Cena are expected to be involved in WWE WrestleMania 40, with reports suggesting that their participation is not yet officially confirmed but likely. The potential returns of these wrestling legends depend on various factors such as their willingness and scheduling conflicts with other commitments. WrestleMania 40 is set to take place on April 6 & 7, 2024, and fans are eagerly anticipating the possible appearances of these iconic figures in the wrestling world.
Former WWE star Steve 'Stone Cold' Austin appeared unrecognizable with a mullet in the first-ever Kawasaki Super Bowl ad, promoting the company's new side-by-side vehicle. The commercial, which garnered millions of views on social media, featured Austin chopping a rock and transforming into a mullet-sporting character as the vehicle zoomed past. Known for his wrestling career and subsequent acting roles, Austin's unexpected appearance in the ad has garnered praise and attention from fans worldwide.
This week's collection of entertaining tweets includes Steve Austin singing, Zelina Vega kickboxing, Hikaru Shida's cat invading her personal space, and Matt Cardona jokingly unbooking someone from a wrestling event.
Ongoing internal discussions within WWE keep the rumors of Steve Austin's return alive, with plans being discussed for his involvement in upcoming events such as SummerSlam. While details remain uncertain, Austin's name is consistently brought up in creative discussions, and his presence is expected to draw significant numbers. Whether he returns for a match or a segment, fans eagerly await his next appearance in the ring.
Rumors suggest that Steve Austin may be making a return to WWE in the near future, with details on his role yet to be revealed. WWE reportedly wants Austin to give a "big rub" to a particular name. Austin's last appearance was at WrestleMania 38, where he had a match and made an unannounced appearance the following night. Although WWE wanted Austin to work WrestleMania 39, he declined due to creative concerns. The potential opponent for Austin's return is unknown, but Grayson Waller, who has received praise from WWE, could be a possibility.
WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin revealed on the SI Media podcast that he made at least 8 figures from his iconic 'Austin 3:16' t-shirt and merchandise sales. The Texas Rattlesnake is synonymous with the Attitude Era and remains one of the biggest names in pro wrestling history. Despite his success, Austin has no plans to return to WWE for a full-time gig.
The popularity of Stone Cold Steve Austin's Austin 3:16 T-shirt led to a conversation with Vince McMahon about royalties. McMahon agreed to change the percentages, resulting in a significant increase in Austin's royalties. The T-shirt remains popular and available for purchase through the WWE Shop.
Jim Ross, a former WWE commentator and talent relations executive, recently explained that a match between Goldberg and Stone Cold Steve Austin never happened in WWE due to Austin's severe neck injury. Ross believed that the match could have headlined WrestleMania and been easily booked and structured. Goldberg's initial 12-month run in WWE was viewed as disappointing, but he remained one of wrestling's biggest draws at the time.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin worked a drive-thru at a fast food restaurant in Reno, Nevada as part of his new A&E show "Stone Cold Takes On America." The sneak-peek for the upcoming episode features Austin bantering with surprised customers. The full episode will air on May 7 at 10 pm EST on A&E.
WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin revealed on "Insight with Chris Van Vliet" that he still encounters people who "cuss me out" for inventing the "WHAT?" chant in 2001. Austin said he's surprised the chant is still used so commonly two decades later, but it's a testament to how impactful it was. The chant, which started as a way to irritate people, has become one of the most common and irritating chants in the wrestling business today.
WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin is considering bringing back his podcast, "The Steve Austin Show," with a new format that focuses more on his life rather than guest interviews. The podcast originally ran for nearly seven years before being discontinued during the COVID-19 pandemic. Austin's new format would allow him to tell stories and share his thoughts without the need for extensive research and guest preparation.
The WWE Championship celebrates its 60th anniversary this week, with Roman Reigns currently holding the title. The championship has been held by legendary wrestlers such as Buddy Rogers, John Cena, and Steve Austin. WWE is celebrating the milestone with a weeklong social media event featuring special editions of WWE Top 10 and WWE Playlist, original video features, and never-before-seen photos.
Bobby Lashley hinted at a WrestleMania 39 match against an unnamed opponent, as his planned match against Bray Wyatt is uncertain due to Wyatt's physical issues. WWE reportedly has a backup plan for Lashley, which may involve a match or segment with LA Knight, with Steve Austin possibly involved. Wyatt and Uncle Howdy have not been at recent WWE TV tapings, and WWE has not mentioned Lashley vs. Wyatt on TV since March 6 RAW.