Its been 20 years since stone cold steve austin won the first of his. Steve austin born steven james anderson on december 18, 1964, later steven williams, better known by his ring name stone cold steve austin is an american retired professional wrestler, producer, and actor. At one point in his career, stone cold drove a vehicle around ringside. Stone cold steve austin stunned vince mcmahon for the first time on sept.
And another hometown hero, shawn michaels, defeated sycho sid to win his second wwe championship. Bret hart vs stone cold steve austin after pretty much a lackluster show throughout the night, this was the match that everyone had been waiting to see and it finally came. These weekly throwback thursday articles usually look at one match and its impact, but this week is going to look at all three of austins rumble wins. After dealing with rikishi, austin won the 2001 royal rumble. Royal rumble 1997 was the tenth annual royal rumble professional wrestling payperview ppv event produced by the world wrestling federation wwf, now wwe. Bio proudly raising his middle fingers in the faces of everyone who dared oppose him, stone cold steve austin was the bluecollar warrior for the common man. He is currently signed with the wwe in a legends deal. First established 25 years ago, the rules of the iconic fray are simple. The 1997 event, also held at the alamodome, featured names of the day such as stone cold steve austin, shawn michaels, and the heartbreak kid. Even after all these years, no other royal rumble winner can hold a candle to stone cold steve austin.
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. Undertaker cold day in hell may 11, 1997 oil and water. He was declared winner of the 1997 royal rumble and given a title shot at wrestlemania xiii. Wwe is expected to make a big pitch for texans like steve austin, shawn michaels and possibly even undertaker to work royal rumble in san antonio, even if only in small, non. Is steve austins status as the top guy the main reason why the rock never had a lengthy title reign when steve austin was healthy enough to compete. The lost royal rumble and how a signature wwe event survived despite early failure the royal rumble will turn 30 on sunday, but it almost didnt make it to its second birthday. But, unfortunately, he lost wrestlemania afterward. A definitive list of the best pro wrestlers in history has the rock at no. This is probably the greatest technical grappling match to happen in wrestlemania historyand maybe wwe history. Stone cold steve austin stunned everyone at the royal rumble 1997. The following night on monday night raw, bill announced that he would be participating in the 2017 royal rumble match as he looked to add. He is known for his work within the wwe where he worked from 1995 to 2002.
Stone cold steve austin spills on royal rumble error. At timed intervals, a new competitor is loosed from. It took place on january 18, 1998, at the san jose arena in san jose, california the main event was a casket match between shawn michaels and the undertaker for the wwf world heavyweight. Steve austin also addressed talk of his animosity with hulk hogan. Stone cold steve austin was born in victoria, texas, as steven james anderson, on december 18, 1964, the youngest of five children. After being eliminated, stone cold sneaks back to win the 1997 royal rumble. Royal rumble 1998 was the eleventh annual royal rumble professional wrestling payperview ppv event produced by the world wrestling federation wwf, now wwe.
Stone cold steve austin is still wwe royal rumbles. Yokozuna summerslam freeforall august 18, 1996 stone cold steve austin terry funk confrontation shotgun saturday night january 18, 1997 the most important match of my career wwe championship match stone cold steve austin vs. Stone cold steve austin participated in 6 royal rumble matches and won 3 of them, a record which hasnt been broken till date. Wwe royal rumble 1997 oww online world of wrestling. In order, name all 3 people that stone cold last eliminated to win the 1997, 1998, and 2001 royal rumble. The beginning of stone cold and vince rivary raw is war 1997 106 duration. It may not be the best rumble ever in terms of star power, but it elevated stone cold steve austin in a big way at a time when wwe was smart. Stone cold steve austin eliminated bret hitman hart to win the royal rumble. Bret hart had eliminated steve austin minutes before, but the referees did not see, and austin reentered the ring. The attendance of 60,477 is the highest recorded in the royal rumble s history. Clad in jeans and black leather often soaked in beer foam, austin was defiant, brash and dared anyone to try and tell him what to do. Lets journey back in time and take a look at the controversial win by stone cold steve austin in the 1997 royal rumble.
Royal rumble 1997 stone cold steve austin won the first of his record three royal rumble match victories in his home state. The shows main event is a battle royaltype match, named the royal rumble match. Kevin owens pulled out a stunner on roman reigns at wwe royal rumble, so stone cold steve austin felt compelled to critique the effort. The rock defeated kurt angle for the wwf title at the next payperview, no way out, and rock vs austin ii was set for wrestlemania 17. However, stone cold managed to stand out amongst all. The beginning of stone cold and vince rivary raw is war 1997106 duration. Stone cold steve austin wrestlemania xiv stone cold. And then at wrestlemania xvii aka xseven austin made one of the most surprising heel turns. At 49 years old, goldberg hit lesnar with two spears and a jackhammer before pinning him for the lightningfast victory. Royal rumble 1997 was stacked with some of the biggest names of the wwe roster. Later that year he would switch to his famous stone cold steve austin persona and would go on to win three royal rumble matches throughout his career. Who did stone cold beat to win the 1996 king of the ring.
In their daily rumor roundup article, cageside seats noted that wwe is pitching ideas for the royal rumble show to stone cold steve austin, shawn michaels, and the undertaker. Wwe legend and hall of famer stone cold steve austin won his third career royal rumble 16 years ago in 2001, but according to the man himself. At survivor series, bill goldberg made his return to the ring in a match against brock lesnar. The second time, steve austin consecutively won the royal rumble in 1998. The royal rumble is the wwes most chaotic event, involving 30 wrestlers all competing for a spot in the main event of wrestlemania. Here is the complete listing of austins 6 reigns as wwf champion, along with some basic summary information about each reign. The royal rumble is a yearly professional wrestling payperview event, aired every january by world wrestling entertainment wwe. Austin takes his place and delivers a 5star match that boosts him to superstandom.
Wwe wants steve austin, shawn michaels, and undertaker to. Hhh is suspended and does not win the kotr as it was planned, but instead austin wins it and drops the austin 3. Stone cold steve austin wins his second royal rumble. The payperview is part of wwes big four, along with wrestlemania, summerslam, and survivor series. He played football at the north texas state university. Austin enjoyed a successful career as stunning steve austin in world championship wrestling wcw from 1991 to 1995. A lot of wrestling fans believe that stone cold steve austin was not the deserving one. Stone cold steve austin criticizes kevin owens stunner at.
January 2001 stone cold steve austin wins the royal rumble for a wwf championship match. Stone cold steve austin was busy stealing the show on the midcard with a twooutofthreefalls match against triple h. The lost royal rumble and how a signature wwe event. Shinsuke nakamura wins 2018 royal rumble, calls out aj styles. Royal rumble simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Stone cold steve austin 1997 please remember that multitime winners will appear multiple times on this list. It took place on january 19, 1997, from the alamodome in san antonio, texas.
Inside the rock and stone cold steve austins backstage. He then quickly dispensed of bart gunn 5 leaving the better part of a minute interval to himself in the ring, so he. Stone cold steve austin wins his second royal rumble match royal rumble 1998. He won his first royal rumble match in 1997 eliminating bret hart. Stone cold steve austin getty images originally published by. Rebranded as stone cold steve austin the following year, he gained significant mainstream. Wwe officials are currently concerned about mens royal rumble 2019 winner seth rollins.
His mother, beverly jane harrison, remarried to kenneth williams, and he took his stepfathers surname. Top 7 wrestlers in wwe that won royal rumble multiple times. The rivalry between stone cold steve austin and bret hart continues during the royal rumble match. Stone cold wins the royal rumble in 1997 video dailymotion. Stone cold steve austin simple english wikipedia, the. Referees didnt see steve austin being thrown out of the ring near the end of the match, and he intelligently slipped back in and continued to fight. In only 6 rumble appearances, austin recorded 36 eliminations and. Stone cold steve austin holds the unparalleled record of. There has yet to be a rumble winner of a greater magnitude than stone cold. Hbk puts over austin, leaves and returns after austin has left. Stone cold defeated the rock on 20010401 for the wwf championship 5th time then defected to the alliance wcw and ecw resurrected to take over sports. Stone cold steve austin opens up about his retirement and his relationship with hulk hogan.
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