RETURN TO THE RING

Who is Stone Cold Steve Austin?

STONE COLD Steve Austin is a television personality and former professional wrestler.

On March 8, 2022, the 57-year-old announced he was coming out of retirement to fight Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 38.

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Steve Austin has agreed to fight Kevin Owens

Who is Stone Cold Steve Austin?

Born on December 18, 1964, Steve Austin is a native of Texas.

Steve graduated from Edna High School with a football scholarship to Wharton County Junior College, followed by a full ride to the University of North Texas.

As a child, Steve grew up watching wrestling events and dreamed of growing up to go pro.

He later joined Chris Adams' school at the Dallas Sportatorium, learning basic technical training.

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In 1989, Steve made his televised World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) appearance against Frogman LeBlanc.

Steve joined the WWE in 1995, naming himself Stone Cold.

After retiring in 2003, Steve went on to pursue a career in both acting and hosting.

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What is Steve Austin's net worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Steve Austin has an estimated net worth of around $30million.

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Throughout the early 2000s, Steve appeared on Celebrity Deathmatch and Nash Bridges.

He made his film debut in 2005 with The Longest Yard.

Steve's gone on to star in over ten movies, appearing on various television shows as well.

He started The Steve Austin Show podcast in April 2013, and also launched The Steve Austin Show - Unleashed!, which is a more adult-oriented series.

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Is Steve Austin married?

Steve Austin married his high school sweetheart, Kathryn Burrhus, in November of 1990.

Two years later, their marriage was annulled.

A few months later, Steve married Jeanie Clark in December of 1992.

Together, they share two daughters: Stephanie and Cassidy.

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Steve and Jeanie divorced in 1999.

In September of 2000, Steve married Debra Marshall.

The two divorced in 2003.

He and his fourth wife, Kristin Feres, were married in 2009.

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Stone Cold Steve Austin at Wrestlemania X8Credit: Getty - Contributor

Is Steve Austin coming out of retirement?

On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, WWE took to their Twitter to announce Steve Austin's return to the ring.

"OH HELL YEAH!," they wrote.

"@SteveAustinBSR has accepted @FightOwensFight's #WrestleManie 38 invitation!"

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Attached to the tweet was a video from Stone Cold himself, addressing his comeback 19 years later.

"Stone Cold Steve Austin is gonna open up one last can of whoop-a**," he said in the clip.

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