“Stone Cold” Steve Austin is a two-time WWE Hall of Famer and one of the most important pro wrestlers in the history of the industry. When he talks, we should listen.
Austin is out of the pro wrestling business, but clearly still has a investment in it’s future. He’s one of the best at articulating what that future looks like and how it’s so linked to the past.
The first time I interviewed Austin, we talked current events like John Cena turning heel, his return match with Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 38, and other topics in Austin’s loop. This second one was different. It’s the deep cuts.
In a wide-ranging interview with The Takedown on SI, Austin candidly dug into the following topics:
Why and specifically how Vince McMahon was as good as he was
30 years of the Austin 3:16 promo
Dustin Rhodes
Kurt Angle
Shane McMahon
“The pop”
Which WWE stars are taking the right chances on television
Hope you guys check out the full interview right now!
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