After suffering several neck injuries that ended his wrestling career in 2003, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin made a one-time comeback in 2022, defeating Kevin Owens in a No Holds Barred match at WrestleMania 38. Since that appearance, Austin has mostly stayed away from WWE, focusing instead on his Broken Skull beer brand and desert racing. However, recent reports suggest there might be ongoing talks about bringing the “Rattlesnake” back to WWE in the near future.
On Thursday, Wrestle Boats Radio on Fightful Select revealed that WWE has been discussing Austin’s potential return, with various divisions mentioning his name, though insiders remain doubtful about these rumors. Earlier this month, Austin confirmed previous reports about his presence at WrestleMania 40, noting that while the idea of him headlining was proposed, he declined due to prior commitments. He also confirmed Fightful Select’s earlier claim that he was once scheduled to face Roman Reigns, the former Undisputed WWE Champion.
Austin’s latest WWE appearance was at WrestleMania 41 last April when he accidentally crashed his ATV into the barricade during the entrance. Rather than participating in any storylines or segments, he was brought on stage to announce attendance figures for the event’s two nights. Although Austin mentioned earlier this year that he likely won’t wrestle again, he also remarked that in wrestling, one should “never say never.”
Fan Take: Steve Austin’s potential return is exciting news for WWE fans because it could bring some of the old-school intensity and star power back to the ring. His presence not only boosts nostalgia but also has the potential to create memorable moments for the sport, reigniting interest across multiple generations of wrestling fans.
