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Steve Austin Explains How “Austin 3:16” Became Wrestling’s Unofficial Holiday
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Steve Austin Explains How “Austin 3:16” Became Wrestling’s Unofficial Holiday

Steve Austin appeared on the Busted Open Podcast for 3:16 Day and explained how his famous "Austin 3:16" catchphrase came together organically through audience reaction rather than as a planned branding move. Austin revealed that he improvised the iconic King of the Ring promo in 1996 after rushing back from the hospital where he received stitches, and added "And that's the bottom line, because Stone Cold said so" at the last second when he heard the segment wrapping up. More than thirty years later, Austin expressed gratitude that wrestling fans still celebrate the phrase as an unofficial holiday.

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Steve Austin Says Wrestling Lost Its “Outlaw Days” When Scripted Promos Took Over
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Steve Austin Says Wrestling Lost Its “Outlaw Days” When Scripted Promos Took Over

Steve Austin stated that professional wrestling lost its "outlaw days" when scripted promos became the standard, ending the creative freedom that defined the Attitude Era. Speaking on the Busted Open Podcast, Austin explained that when he returned from neck fusion surgery in the early 2000s, he was surprised to be handed a scripted promo, saying he had never worked that way before. Austin emphasized that the era he came up in allowed wrestlers to improvise and take creative risks naturally, which he believes no longer exists in the same way today.

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Steve Austin Says He Could Still Thrive In Today’s WWE Despite Scripted Era
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Steve Austin Says He Could Still Thrive In Today’s WWE Despite Scripted Era

Steve Austin stated during a recent appearance on the Busted Open Podcast that he believes he could still succeed in today's WWE despite the more scripted nature of modern programming. Austin compared the situation to legendary NFL running back Jim Brown, arguing that elite performers in any industry tend to succeed regardless of the era they compete in. The WWE Hall of Famer made these comments during a discussion about how the wrestling industry has evolved since his peak years during the Attitude Era.

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“Stone Cold” Steve Austin Open To WrestleMania 42 Appearance
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“Stone Cold” Steve Austin Open To WrestleMania 42 Appearance

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin said he is open to appearing at WrestleMania 42 if WWE reaches out, but believes the focus should remain on current WWE superstars. Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Austin reflected on his WrestleMania 41 appearance where he crashed an ATV into the ringside barricade and knocked down a fan while announcing the attendance, saying he was "so pissed off" about the mishap. Austin will be a featured guest at the WWE World convention during WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas, with any potential WrestleMania involvement likely limited to an appearance rather than an in-ring return.

4 months ago182 views
WWE’s Move To Netflix Hasn’t Changed How Matches Are Designed
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WWE’s Move To Netflix Hasn’t Changed How Matches Are Designed

TJ Wilson stated that WWE's move to Netflix hasn't changed how matches are designed or structured behind the scenes, with producers still approaching match creation the same way they always have. Wilson noted that the biggest difference is that viewers outside the United States now see commercial breaks and have access to more of the show than before. He explained that WWE has already been operating in a streaming environment for years through the WWE Network, so the transition didn't significantly impact their creative process.

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How John Cena’s Hart Dungeon Visit Actually Came Together
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How John Cena’s Hart Dungeon Visit Actually Came Together

John Cena personally reached out to TJ Wilson about a week or two before visiting the Hart Dungeon training sessions run by Wilson and Natalya, simply texting to ask if he could attend. According to Wilson, Cena arrived early and spent hours answering trainees' questions, eventually running late for dinner plans with his wife because he continued sharing advice well past his expected departure time. Wilson praised Cena's commitment to mentoring the wrestlers, saying he was "holding nothing back" and "pouring out everything he knew" during the extended session.

4 months ago169 views
Daughter Of WWE Hall Of Famer Wants To ‘Earn’ Success In Wrestling, Not ‘Cheat’
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Daughter Of WWE Hall Of Famer Wants To ‘Earn’ Success In Wrestling, Not ‘Cheat’

The daughter of a WWE Hall of Famer has stated that she wants to "earn" her success in wrestling rather than "cheat" because of her father's status. She emphasized her desire to achieve success through her own efforts rather than relying on her family connections in the wrestling industry.

4 months ago137 views
Danhausen Explains Why He Wants The Miz To Serve As His WWE Mentor
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Danhausen Explains Why He Wants The Miz To Serve As His WWE Mentor

Danhausen recently asked The Miz to serve as his mentor on WWE SmackDown. The new WWE star has provided an explanation for why he wants The Miz in that mentoring role.

4 months ago183 views
Stone Cold Steve Austin Praises ‘Fearless’ WWE Star For Pushing Creative Envelope
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Stone Cold Steve Austin Praises ‘Fearless’ WWE Star For Pushing Creative Envelope

Stone Cold Steve Austin has praised a WWE star for being "fearless" and pushing the creative envelope in the company. However, the specific WWE star Austin was referring to was not identified in the available information.

4 months ago157 views
Stone Cold Steve Austin Reveals He Recently Called Kevin Owens Amid Neck Injury Concerns
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Stone Cold Steve Austin Reveals He Recently Called Kevin Owens Amid Neck Injury Concerns

Stone Cold Steve Austin revealed he called Kevin Owens a couple of months ago to check on him amid the former Universal Champion's serious neck injury that has reportedly kept him sidelined for close to a year. Austin, who suffered his own career-altering neck injury in the late 1990s, offered support and recommended a doctor to Owens during their conversation. The WWE Hall of Famer praised Owens as a "Hall of Fame talent" and expressed his care for his former WrestleMania 38 opponent while reflecting on the unpredictable nature of wrestling injuries.

4 months ago163 views
AEW's Billy Gunn Talks Continued Relationship With Ex-WWE Writer Road Dogg
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AEW's Billy Gunn Talks Continued Relationship With Ex-WWE Writer Road Dogg

AEW star Billy Gunn has spoken positively about his relationship with WWE Hall of Famer Road Dogg. Gunn named Road Dogg as his favorite wrestler of all time.

4 months ago180 views
LA Knight Felt WWE Unreal Filming Was an Invasion of Privacy
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LA Knight Felt WWE Unreal Filming Was an Invasion of Privacy

LA Knight revealed on the BootlegKev podcast that he felt his privacy was invaded during filming for WWE's Netflix series Unreal, stating he didn't realize he was being recorded or had a microphone on him during a moment that appeared on the show. The experience has caused Knight to change his backstage behavior, as he now goes straight to the locker room after matches instead of stopping at Gorilla Position to avoid being filmed without his knowledge.

4 months ago166 views