Who was the only man to win the Royal Rumble three times? Who was the first referee to become a wrestler? Who is the man who invented the “What?” chant? That is Steve Austin, one the greatest professional wrestlers of WWE. McMahon is one of many industry leaders who have declared Austin the most popular star in WWF/WWE History. He also stressed that Austin has surpassed Hulk Hogan’s popularity. Steve Austin held the title 19 times during his career in wrestling. He was a six time WWF Champion as well as a twotime Intercontinental champion. Austin also became a four-time Tag Team Champion. Austin is now the fifth Triple Crown Champion. Steve Austin (or Steven James Anderson) was born in Austin on December 18, 1964. He was one of five children. Steve spent his childhood in Edna Texas. After his father died, his mother remarried. Steve’s last name was changed to Austin. Austin, who was an outstanding football player in highschool, was eligible for a free education. Austin wanted to be a wrestler but had given up and decided to give up.
Austin had left USWA and signed with WCW in 1990. Bobby Eaton had become his first WCW World television Champion. Austin was later a member of Paul E’s Dangerously Dangerous Alliance. Austin and Brian Pillman formed their own tag team in January 1993. The WCW World Tag team Championship was won by them that year, beating Ricky Steamboat & Shane Douglas. Austin was fired from WCW in 1995 after sustaining a triceps injury. In late 1995, Austin joined WWF when Jim Ross and Diesel convinced Vince McMahon that he should be hired. Austin had made his debut on Raw’s January 8,1996 edition. He defeated Matt Hardy and was then forced to defend his title once more. Austin refused the defense of his title and quit. Austin then said he didn’t want to be a title holder and set his sights for Heavyweight Champion. Austin was then hit by a vehicle and left the action for eleven months after undergoing spinal surgery. Austin was able to return to wrestling during Backlash 2000. Austin helped the Rock win his fourth WWF Championship against Triple H. However, Austin was arrested after Austin tried to beat Rikishi.
Austin was unstoppable in 2001. Austin won 2001’s Royal Rumble and became the only three-time Royal Rumble champion. Austin then defeated the Rock in April 2001 to win his fifth WWF crown. Austin was the champion for a long time. He had won the 2001 Royal Rumble and became the only three-time winner of the Royal Rumble. In April 2001, Austin defeated the Rock to earn his fifth WWF title. Fair faced Austin during a 2-on-1 Handicap bout on Judgement Day 2002. Austin would lose that match and he was absent from RAW’s June tapings. Steve Austin hasn’t been seen fighting since 2003, when he suffered neck and knee injuries. Austin announced his retirement from wrestling on Raw’s January 12, 2009. Steve Austin is now an actor and producer. He has appeared in numerous movies.