When did Steve Austin quit?
When did Steve Austin quit?
2003
Because his given name, Steve Williams, was already taken by another wrestler, he adopted such monikers as “Stunning Steve Austin” and “The Ringmaster,” before eventually becoming “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Famous for his Austin 3:16 tagline, he became one of the best-known WWE wrestlers before his retirement in 2003.
When did Stone Cold Steve Austin leave the WWE?
All the backstage details about the 2002 walk out revealed Austin returned in a non-wrestling role in 2003 but parted ways in 2004. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin quit the WWE in 2002, but the wrestler still regrets his decision.
Why did Steve Austin leave WWE in 2002?
For those lacking context, in 2002, WWE was building towards a Brock Lesnar /Austin feud. Lesnar was rightfully seen as the company’s future and WWE thought it would be best if he were to beat Austin on his meteoric rise. Up Next: Brock Lesnar’s Raw Schedule, Paul Heyman & Samoa Joe Feud on Twitter
When did Steve Austin join World Championship Wrestling?
He became “Stunning” Steve Austin in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) from 1991 to 1995, using the character of a handsome man who relied on his good looks and flowing blonde hair. After a brief stint in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) in late 1995, he signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) as The Ringmaster.
When did Steve Austin get inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame?
Austin headlined multiple WWE pay-per-view events, including three WrestleManias (XIV, XV, and X-Seven). He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009. Prominent WWE figures such as Vince McMahon have declared Austin to be the biggest star in the company’s history, even surpassing the popularity of Hulk Hogan.
All the backstage details about the 2002 walk out revealed Austin returned in a non-wrestling role in 2003 but parted ways in 2004. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin quit the WWE in 2002, but the wrestler still regrets his decision.
For those lacking context, in 2002, WWE was building towards a Brock Lesnar /Austin feud. Lesnar was rightfully seen as the company’s future and WWE thought it would be best if he were to beat Austin on his meteoric rise. Up Next: Brock Lesnar’s Raw Schedule, Paul Heyman & Samoa Joe Feud on Twitter
He became “Stunning” Steve Austin in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) from 1991 to 1995, using the character of a handsome man who relied on his good looks and flowing blonde hair. After a brief stint in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) in late 1995, he signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) as The Ringmaster.
Austin headlined multiple WWE pay-per-view events, including three WrestleManias (XIV, XV, and X-Seven). He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009. Prominent WWE figures such as Vince McMahon have declared Austin to be the biggest star in the company’s history, even surpassing the popularity of Hulk Hogan.