Stone Cold Steve Austin last appeared on WWE programming at WrestleMania 38 in 2022, where he came out of retirement. In the main event of Night 1, he defeated Kevin Owens in a No Holds Barred match.
During an interview with The Athletic, Austin teased an appearance at WrestleMania 41 in 2025. Here’s what the former 6-time WWF Champion said:
“[Kevin Owens] got in the ring with the name Stone Cold Steve Austin, but he didn’t get in with the true Stone Cold who was a (expletive) machine. When the ball rang, I was an (expletive). And he didn’t get that guy. That’s what I was mad about.
I wanted him to know what it was like to be in there with the (expletive) when he’s on. You try to be the guy you were, you try to be in that alpha state. Although your mindset is there, physically you are not.
I said I won’t leave Nevada. It’s hard to get me out of this state. But… WrestleMania next year is in Vegas. That’s in Nevada.”
During an interview on Gabby AF, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes was asked about Austin teasing a WrestleMania return. Here’s what The American Nightmare said:
“Stone Cold, man. Every WrestleMania is his to be on and be part of. Steve Austin is, from a dollars and cents standpoint, the most profitable wrestler ever. From guys who like and study the business of it, that’s the benchmark and where you want to get.
In addition to being all that, more memories than anyone could possibly provide. WWE at the time needed. WWE doesn’t need things that often. At that time, they needed Stone Cold Steve Austin, and he pulled [WWE] out of the spot it was in and made everybody rich and brought a whole new flavor to the industry.
I didn’t see [Austin’s WrestleMania 41 appearance tease]. I’d love to see him in any capacity. He over-delivered with Kevin Owens. If that was the end, that’s a great end. Kevin Owens did an incredible job there, too.
I feel like he hasn’t punched his Legends card enough. He could just come in and tag with somebody. I know he probably wants it to be at the highest of levels, but you’re a legend. You can do whatever you want.”
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