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It looks like Stone Cold Steve Austin might return to WWE as a part of WrestleMania 38. The event will take place in his home state of Texas, making The Rattlesnake's involvement a real possibility.
Stone Cold appeared in WWE's video package for the event during the broadcast of WrestleMania 37. He could appear live in Dallas too, potentially in a meaningful role outside of simply appearing. WrestleVotes has stated that it is up to WWE Creative at this point.
Having Steve Austin play a part in the build up for WrestleMania 38 would be a major boost for the company. He can be used in several interesting ways alongside a variety of Superstars, all of whom would benefit from working with the WWE Hall of Famer.
Here are five things Stone Cold Steve Austin can do at WrestleMania 38. Comment down with your hopes for The Rattlesnake's potential appearance at The Show of Shows.
#5 Stone Cold Steve Austin could be the host of WWE WrestleMania 38
WrestleMania over the past few years has seen numerous hosts take over the event. Some of the most memorable ones have been The Rock in 2011 and Hulk Hogan in 2014, certainly more so than Rob Gronkowski for WrestleMania 36 and the duo of Hogan and Titus O'Neil this year.
If Stone Cold Steve Austin is made the host of 'Mania in 2022, he will likely appear on RAW or SmackDown in the build-up. The Rattlesnake could do a fine job of promoting The Show of Shows while opening both nights with a promo and a beer bash.
He can even lay a few dastardly heels out with a Stone Cold Stunner. The fans would love to see Stone Cold in this role, even if it doesn't affect storylines all that much. The WWE legend may even do what The Rock did at WrestleMania 32 and announce a new attendance record if it breaks.
Either way, nobody would complain if Stone Cold Steve Austin is the host of WrestleMania 38. And that's the bottom line.
#4 Stone Cold Steve Austin may referee one of the main matches at WrestleMania 38
Stone Cold Steve Austin has been the special guest referee in three WrestleMania matches following the end of his WWE in-ring career. Admittedly, his last match in the role was the disaster between Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler but The Rattlesnake would enhance any of the top angles heading into WrestleMania 38.
If Becky Lynch is still the RAW Women's Champion in March, Stone Cold could referee her 'Mania match. They shared a few beers on RAW in 2020, so there is some history. Imagine Bianca Belair regaining her title and getting her hand raised by Steve Austin.
Other exciting options include the WWE or Universal Title match, where Stone Cold Steve Austin can dish out a few Stunners on anybody who interferes. This is among the best uses of The Rattlesnake if he's around during WrestleMania season.
#3 A Stunner spot alongside WWE RAW's Kevin Owens
If Kevin Owens remains a heel, Stone Cold Steve Austin can return to WWE to avenge KO for "stealing" his move. They would have interesting promo segments leading to WrestleMania, where The Rattlesnake finally hits Owens with the Stunner.
If Kevin Owens turns babyface before the event, Stone Cold can join his side as the two hit Stunners on a bunch of heels. Either option sounds entertaining, considering the names involved. If Austin returns to television, WWE would miss a beat if he and KO don't meet on-screen.
#2 Team Pearce vs. Team Austin at WWE WrestleMania 38
Another option for Stone Cold Steve Austin if he returns to WWE for a WrestleMania angle involves a budding idea. Adam Pearce has been rumored to lead his own faction, with the WWE official acting quite heelish on RAW and SmackDown.
Pearce could assemble a cast of heels as he transitions into an evil authority figure. If this turns out to be true, who better to stop him than The Rattlesnake himself? Several babyfaces on RAW and SmackDown could do with the rub of representing Stone Cold at WrestleMania 38.
It would get a lot of names on the card while enhancing everybody involved through association with the legend. This also guarantees at least a few Stunners from Stone Cold Steve Austin at The Show of Shows, particularly to Adam Pearce.
#1 Stone Cold Steve Austin can be in Brock Lesnar's corner if Paul Heyman reunites with Roman Reigns
What if WWE is hoping to secure Stone Cold Steve Austin so he can play a part in the biggest match at WrestleMania 38?
It's almost certain that Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns will face each other again at The Show of Shows, with this being a way to keep things fresh. Paul Heyman's "betrayal" of The Tribal Chief seems fishy and the two could reunite at Day 1. If that happens, Lesnar would need some backup for their final match.
Austin would receive the biggest pop of the night if he's revealed to be in The Beast Incarnate's corner in the main event of WrestleMania. He can hit Stunners on Heyman, The Usos, and potentially even Reigns. That would be a surreal showdown between two faces of WWE from different eras.
Imagine the scene if Brock Lesnar wins the Universal Championship at the event. The beer bash with him and Stone Cold Steve Austin would be legendary, to say the least.
What role would you like to see Stone Cold Steve Austin in if he returns for WrestleMania? Please share your thoughts in the comments.
