Steve Austin Admits Huge Chip On His Shoulder Helped Fuel His Rise To WWE Stardom

TLDR

Steve Austin revealed on the Busted Open Podcast that having a "huge chip on his shoulder" from feeling overlooked early in his career helped fuel his rise to WWE stardom during the Attitude Era. Austin explained that after seven years in the business and being told he wasn't marketable, the frustration created a "f*** you" attitude that shaped his rebellious character and intense work ethic once he finally received his push. According to Austin, the years of fighting through obstacles made him determined not to lose his opportunity once he gained momentum with fans.