The Texas Rattlesnake didn't ask permission—he just raised hell and flipped off authority.
Professional wrestler "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows off how he earned his stripes as one of the WWE's most notorious stars in this tribute reel of footage from some of his most memorable moments in the ring. Highlights include a head-to-head with Jake "the Snake" Roberts at the 1996 King of the Ring; a battle against the Undertaker at the 1998 SummerSlam; and Austin's final match against the Rock at WrestleMania XIX.
Practical Effects
Real chair shots, real blood, real consequences—pre-safety era chaos
Acting
Austin's sneer and middle finger: minimalist performance art
Production
King of the Ring '96 promo that changed wrestling forever
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Austin 3:16' promo at King of the Ring 1996 was improvised after Roberts recited John 3:16 in a pre-match interview; Austin's mockery accidentally created the best-selling wrestling shirt of all time.
Austin's final match at WrestleMania XIX was kept secret from most of the locker room; he collapsed backstage immediately after, his body finally refusing the performance he'd sold for fifteen years.
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