What’s the story?
‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin may not appear at this year’s WrestleMania in Orlando, Florida. As reported by Cagesideseats, Austin has not been scheduled to make an appearance at WrestleMania 33.
In case you didn’t know...
The 52-year old Steve Austin is a professional wrestling legend with multiple world championships to his name.
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He retired as a full-time performer in 2003 owing to injuries procured over the course of his long and storied career that dates back to 1989.
The heart of the matter:
Although the ‘Texas Rattlesnake’ was involved in a segment alongside fellow legends Mick Foley and Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 32 last year, this time around, the former WWE champion has apparently chosen not to sign up for a Mania appearance.
You can check out his 2016 Mania exploits here:
The WWE, on its part, has neither confirmed nor denied whether Stone Cold would participate in this year’s Mania.
What’s next?
Austin presently stars in his popular podcast known as ‘The Steve Austin Show’ - a talk show featuring everything right from pro-wrestling to beer.
WrestleMania 33 takes place on April 2nd at The Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
Author’s Take:
After his retirement from the squared-circle post-WM 19, Steve Austin has made sporadic appearances for the WWE including a few spots as a ring enforcer. Now although WWE hasn’t officially scheduled the beer connoisseur for a segment at ‘Mania 33, this is professional wrestling - Anything can happen!
If the Texas Rattlesnake does choose to grace us with his presence at WrestleMania, don’t be surprised Stunned. After all, Austin rules Mania and That’s the Bottomline because Stone Cold said so!
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