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WWE LEGEND
Texas Rattlesnake
6x WWE Champion
Austin 3:16
Hall of Fame 2009
Stone Cold — The Texas Rattlesnake
Steve Anderson Williams from Victoria, Texas changed professional wrestling forever. At King of the Ring 1996 he cut the promo that started it all — "Austin 3:16 says I just whooped your ass" — and the Attitude Era was born in that moment. The blue-collar anti-hero who fought the boss, drank beer in the ring, and gave the middle finger to authority became the most beloved character in wrestling history. His feuds with Vince McMahon sold out every arena and drove WWE's Monday Night War victory.
6x
WWE Champion
3:16
The Bible Verse
WWE Hall of Fame 2009
Victoria, Texas
Stone Cold Stunner
Finisher
Million Dollar Dream
Early Finisher
1995 — 2003
WWF/WWE Career
6 ft 2 in / 252 lb
Physical Stats
Stone Cold's Story
1996
King of the Ring — Austin 3:16
He defeated Jake Roberts in the finals of the King of the Ring tournament and cut the promo that changed everything. Jake had quoted John 3:16. Austin responded: "You sit there and thump your Bible and you say your prayers and it didn't get you anywhere. Talk about your psalms, talk about John 3:16 — Austin 3:16 says I just whooped your ass." Ninety seconds that started a revolution.
1997–1998
Austin vs. McMahon — Biggest Story Ever
The blue-collar worker fighting the corrupt billionaire boss. Vince McMahon as Mr. McMahon — the ultimate villain — perfectly complemented Stone Cold's anti-authority rebel. Their feud drove WWE's comeback in the Monday Night Wars against WCW and produced the most profitable period in WWE history up to that point.
1999–2001
Multiple Championship Reigns
Six WWE Championship reigns between 1998 and 2001. WrestleMania victories. Feuds with The Rock, Triple H, The Undertaker, and Mankind that defined the golden age of professional wrestling. Every Stone Cold Stunner was a crowd eruption. Every beer toast was a celebration the entire arena shared.
Greatest Rivalries
vs Vince McMahon
The greatest storyline in WWE history. The working man versus the corporation. Every week produced moments that drove real water-cooler conversation across America. McMahon's despicable villainy and Austin's relentless defiance was a perfect storm of timing, character, and chemistry that may never be replicated.
vs The Rock
WrestleMania XV and WrestleMania XVII. Two icons of the Attitude Era colliding at the grandest stage. Their WrestleMania XVII match in Houston — with Austin turning heel by aligning with McMahon — remains one of the most controversial and discussed endings in WrestleMania history.
vs Bret Hart — The Hart Foundation
The Submission match at WrestleMania 13 was a masterclass. Austin refusing to submit while bleeding profusely — being carried unconscious from the ring rather than tap out — was one of the greatest babyface moments in wrestling history. It made him a star on the spot.
vs Triple H / DX
The power dynamics in WWF during the late Attitude Era saw Austin and Triple H on opposite sides of an authority war that captivated audiences weekly. Their matches were always hard-hitting, physical encounters with genuine heat — two performers at the absolute peak of their abilities.
Stone Cold Highlights
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Never EVER doubt Dominik 👀🔥
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That hand don't lie... ☝️😳
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Top 10 WWE NXT moments: WWE Top 10, June 2, 2026
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The mask is gone, but the legacy remains. 🙏
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Thanks for ruining a great moment, Ethan Page 🙄
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Respect. 🫵🙂↕️
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Bro thinks he's him 💀
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FULL INTERVIEW: Sol Ruca on Women’s Intercontinental Title win | WWE Clash in Italy Recap: WWE Now
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Seth Rollins was on his toes the whole night 👏👏👏
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FULL EPISODE: Lyra Valkyria vs. Ivy Nile, Jordynne Grace vs. Kiana James: June 4, 2026
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Longest-reigning WWE Champions in history: WWE Top 10, June 3, 2026
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FULL MATCH: Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez | Street Fight: Night of Champions 2025
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ONE. NIGHT. ONLY. 🔥👏 #WWENXT
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Lexis King is STILL your Speed Champion! 🏆⏰ #WWENXT
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Nattie isn’t falling for any of it! 😤❌ #WWENXT
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Myles Borne & Tavion Heights vs. DarkState: NXT highlights, June 2, 2026
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DarkState is finally on the same page 🔥👊 #WWENXT
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LIGHTS OUT for Kam Hendrix 😨 #WWENXT
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Analysis & Coverage
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Product Review
Stone Cold Classics & Cody Rhodes Collectibles: The Honest Fan Verdict on 3 Pieces of Essential WWE Merch
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Injury Report
Kevin Owens faces a long road back as Stone Cold intervenes in neck injury crisis
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Controversy
Stone Cold is coming to Fortnite and the glass shattering is digital now
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Podcast Transcript
Tom (Cultaholic Wrestling): "There's a lot of talk about Stone Cold Steve Austin maybe doing one last match at WrestleMania 20..."
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Steve Austin (Cultaholic Wrestling): "Because I won the Royal Rumble, Shawn Michaels' ass still belongs to Stone Cold Steve Austin. Whe..."
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Steve Austin (Cultaholic Wrestling): "Whether it happens at WrestleMania today or whenever, that damn belt is coming with Stone Cold, w..."
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Tom Campbell (Cultaholic Wrestling): "It's confirmed that it will be Shawn Michaels versus Stone Cold Steve Austin with the WWF title a..."
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Stone Cold Courtney (Women's Wrestling Talk): "At the end of the program, we now know AJ Styles will be going to the WWE Hall of Fame 2026. The ..."
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Stone Cold Courtney (Women's Wrestling Talk): "AEW Double or Nothing will be in Queens, New York on Sunday, May 24th. This was reported on AEW s..."
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Stone Cold Steve Austin (Busted Open Radio): "I wish when I had that match with Kevin Owens a couple years ago that they would have sent me dow..."
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Latest Stone Cold News
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Why Stone Cold Steve Austin Likes WWE Unreal Even Though He Was Prepared To Hate It
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Stone Cold Steve Austin Says He Might Come Back To WWE, But Not For One Last Match
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WWE's Steve Austin Comments On Kevin Owens' Neck Injury, Says He Recommended A Doctor
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Steve Austin Praises WWE's Chelsea Green: 'She's Pretty Fearless Out There'
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Steve Austin Admits Huge Chip On His Shoulder Helped Fuel His Rise To WWE Stardom
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Steve Austin Says He Has Moved On From the Stone Cold Persona
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Steve Austin Explains How “Austin 3:16” Became Wrestling’s Unofficial Holiday
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Steve Austin Says Wrestling Lost Its “Outlaw Days” When Scripted Promos Took Over
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Steve Austin Says He Could Still Thrive In Today’s WWE Despite Scripted Era
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Steve Austin Says He Doesn’t Have the “Match Itch” Anymore
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“Stone Cold” Steve Austin Open To WrestleMania 42 Appearance
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Stone Cold Steve Austin Reveals He Recently Called Kevin Owens Amid Neck Injury Concerns
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Steve Austin critiques Vince McMahon’s WWE in-ring ability
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Steve Austin on possible WrestleMania 42 appearance, his WWE future
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JBL On Steve Austin’s WWE Future: ‘I Would Bet Against A Match’ But ‘I Would Bet On Stunners’
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STEVE AUSTIN APPEARANCE SET FOR 3/16, DANHAUSEN TALKS AND MORE
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LIMITED EDITION STEVE AUSTIN COLLECTIBLE BEING RELEASED, CODY TALKS CROWD BOOING HIM AND MORE
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STEVE AUSTIN MARATHONS FOR 3/16 AND MORE WWE NEWS AND NOTES
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Steve Austin says he thought he would hate WWE unreal
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