“Stone Cold” Steve Austin faced off against Kevin Owens in a No Holds Barred match at WrestleMania 38, and he recently spoke with ESPN to discuss what it was like to return to the ring, if he feels he has another match left in him, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On the match: “I dissected what I did, and I know that I can improve on what I did. I said I’d never get in a ring again unless all the stars aligned. For some reason, somehow, they all did. At the age of 57, I headlined the first night of WrestleMania. I never thought I’d do that. If you’d have told me that when I retired in [2003], I’d have said, ‘You’re crazy.’ So I’m not gonna sit here and say no to anything because you never say never in this crazy business of sports entertainment.”
On potentially coming back for another one: “I love the sports entertainment business more than anything I’ve ever done in my life. You get a dose of it, and you want more. Here I am talking to you a couple years later about doing it again, that’s how addicting it is to me, just to talk about it. I get excited, and I’ll start talking too fast. But it’s not gonna happen. But it could.”
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin Reflects on WrestleMania 38 Match and Potential Return to the Ring
Legendary professional wrestler “Stone Cold” Steve Austin made a surprise return to the ring at WrestleMania 38, where he faced off against Kevin Owens in a highly anticipated No Holds Barred match. Austin recently sat down with ESPN to discuss his experience returning to the squared circle, his thoughts on his performance, and whether he sees himself stepping back into the ring again.
At the age of 57, Austin headlined the first night of WrestleMania, a feat he never imagined possible when he retired from wrestling in 2003. Reflecting on the match, Austin admitted that he analyzed his performance and acknowledged that there is always room for improvement. He expressed his gratitude for the stars aligning and allowing him to have such an incredible opportunity. The Texas Rattlesnake emphasized that he had previously stated he would only return to the ring if all the conditions were right, and they certainly were for this momentous occasion.
When asked about the possibility of another match in the future, Austin’s passion for the sports entertainment business was evident. He professed his love for wrestling, stating that it is the thing he enjoys more than anything else in his life. The thrill of being in the ring and entertaining the fans is something that he finds addictive. Austin admitted that even though he doesn’t see himself stepping back into the ring again, he can’t completely rule out the possibility. The allure of wrestling is so strong that he can’t help but get excited and talk about it passionately.
Austin’s comments reflect the unpredictable nature of professional wrestling. Throughout his career, he has witnessed numerous wrestlers come out of retirement or make unexpected returns to the ring. The wrestling industry is known for its surprises and never saying never is a common mantra among both fans and performers alike.
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s return to the ring at WrestleMania 38 was a nostalgic moment for wrestling fans around the world. His match against Kevin Owens showcased his enduring popularity and the impact he has had on the industry. While Austin may not have any immediate plans for another match, his love for wrestling and the possibility of a future return keeps fans intrigued. As the saying goes, in the world of sports entertainment, anything can happen.