5 things you should know about Stone Cold Steve Austin

#1 Legally changed his name to Steve Austin

Stone Cold was born in Austin, Texas

I know it’s hard to believe, but Stone Cold’s name wasn’t always Steve Austin. He was actually born as Steve James Anderson but later took the name of his stepfather and became Steve Williams. The rattlesnake’s government name was then known as Steve Williams, but after years of being referred to as Austin, he legally changed his name to Steve Austin in 2007.

His Wikipedia page now officially refers to him as Stone Cold Steve Austin, something the WWE trademarked for him. It’s no longer a gimmick for Austin, he really is Stone Cold Steve Austin.