Steve Austin Has Bad News For Fans Ahead Of WrestleMania 41

By AG

Posted on March 7, 2025

Below are a couple of top WWE news stories of the day, featuring Steve Austin, Ric Flair and John Cena.

• Stone Cold Steve Austin says he hasn’t had any talks with WWE about appearing at WrestleMania 41 and isn’t looking forward to this major PLE.

During an interview with The Schmo, Austin shut down speculation, saying:

“Hey, I haven’t been in contact with anybody, so I guess anything could happen. But I’m here to run the Mint 400 and that’s what my sights are set on. I’m not looking to Mania. I’m looking to the Mint 400.”

After undergoing knee surgery, Austin is focused on his upcoming race:

“I got a brand new left knee, trying here to — this is my first race back. So I’m gonna go out there and kick a$$ and see if I can do as well as I can.”

Also Read: Stone Cold Steve Austin Reacts To John Cena’s Heel Turn

• As we previously reported, Ric Flair tweeted the following regarding John Cena’s heel turn at Elimination Chamber:

“It’s Been 25 Years Since I Won My Last, 16th World Championship, According To The WWE. Blood, Sweat, And Tears! Harley Race, Bruiser Brody, Terry Funk, Dusty Rhodes, Brett Hart, Undertaker, Ricky Steamboat. The List Is Endless Of World Class Opponents. Unparalleled!

My 1984 Schedule Has Actually Been Called Impossible To Perform. 60 & 90 Minute Matches! Let’s Get Serious!

John Cena, I Love You And Respect You, But You Ain’t Taking Nothing From Cody Rhodes!

If I Have To Fight My Way Through Security To Hit The Ring, I Will. I’ll Take The Day Off Of Blood Thinners. LFG! Let’s Do This!”

Flair threatened Cena once again by posting the following:

“John Cena Will Have To Go Through Me To Get To 17! Just Saying! WOOOOO!”