Stone Cold Steve Austin's Most Iconic WWE Moments: A Trip Down Memory Lane

Stone Cold Steve Austin was the hottest act in professional wrestling. He was an outlaw that fought his way to the top.

id="stone-cold-s-wwe-moments">Stone Cold's WWE Moments

His legacy of epic, classic and entertaining WWE moments, forever will make fans reminisce about this remarkable performer and those moments when the WWE ring had a few surprises! This iconic figure will always have a place in wrestling, especially in the memories of all who watched this legend during the Attitude Era.

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10. The 'What?' Promo

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Everyone loved Stone Cold, the "what" chant that fans couldn't get enough of. As well-loved as his other famous chants like "and that's the bottom line (because Stone Cold said so)" and "gimme a hell yeah" — the "what" chant. He was in the ECW and WCW and was going against those with authority during some of his major face runs. This one was something fans didn't see coming as Stone Cold gave these folks exactly what they deserved!

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9. Losing To Bret Hart At WrestleMania XIII

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Stone Cold was an iconic performer. If you go back to the 1996, this Texas Rattlesnake was known for being a really interesting figure! During that period he started to change how he used his powers as the leader for the "King Of The Ring" and a memorable figure! While Bret Hart, a wrestler, was also creating major shockwaves for the entire audience, fans would always remember Bret Hart's loss to Shawn Michaels, who they considered a valiant, top wrestler, back in Wrestlemania XII.

This was an amazing period as Stone Cold was growing and finding his real strength.

Stone Cold really embraced the heel dynamic!

Fans had a really exciting match against Hart.
They both had interesting characters with opposing values!
There's nothing like a great wrestler who loves to trash talk.

After Stone Cold lost against Hart with the infamous Sharpshooter. Fans all across the globe really saw how powerful this figure was going to become. A very remarkable period for this wrestler!

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8. Singing with The Rock

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It's truly an incredible pairing when you have Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock. Their third and final meeting really hit fans right in the feels. As their paths continued to clash during WrestleMania XV and some truly wild matches.

Their personas didn't quite mix and Stone Cold was an antidote, fighting against the “Hollywood persona" of The Rock in the "WrestleMania" storyline. One of the greatest moments they shared, however, is truly one for the ages as fans get to see a whole new side. One that's super hilarious and will always remind us how they weren't so different!

The most noteworthy and unforgettable moment in their rivalry had this karaoke duel that gave viewers something they won't forget about.

You've got a chance to see Stone Cold and The Rock go at it!
It was super entertaining.
Each gave memorable lines that gave them their classic characters the "What's Up?" from Stone Cold, and "If You Smells What The Rock Is Cooking"

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7. Austin Turns Heel at WrestleMania X-Seven

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If you love pro-wrestling then you really should recognize Stone Cold and the legend, Vince McMahon, they both had the perfect feud.

Their incredible battles were a mainstay of WWE entertainment during this unforgettable Attitude Era

As an example, their legendary feud brought an amazing "WrestleMania" main event for fans!

Their rivalry in WWE had fans mesmerized as Stone Cold and The Rock, their fierce competition made the match a No Disqualification. If that wasn't epic enough to keep you entertained. Stone Cold had the whole ring full of weaponry, ready to give The Rock an unforgettable match!
This feud even got the head honcho involved and it all started with a shocking decision
Mr. McMahon took a major gamble, that turned this rivalry, and this match in a crazy direction

It turned out to be a super game changer. Stone Cold gets an incredible, shocking victory and loses the "WWE title." The alliance is sealed between this remarkable wrestler Stone Cold and Vince McMahon. The fans knew something had changed but what really set it all in motion was an unforgettable heel turn.

Fans won't ever be able to forget this one.

id="6-6-stunners-in-25-seconds"> 6. 6 Stunners in 25 Seconds Steve Austin. delivers Stunners on his Return Image

You have those storylines in wrestling that people just love to hate. This was truly one of the most disastrous periods! There's no surprise because you get a wild rivalry between WWE and a team that combined ECW, and WCW

It took the most amazing moment to really shake up this storyline and really showcase What made Stone Cold, the unforgettable wrestler he was!

You may have not known, but Stone Cold walked away from WWE during a very notable, super dramatic, period. What gave the fans a real chance to see just what kind of strength this wrestler was going to have was that he came back even better. Stone Cold took a journey. An effort to find himself. And that only meant, fans knew they were getting something extraordinary when he came back. This all took place in 2001. He really took charge! A wild and chaotic match!

The chaos made this scene even more remarkable.
This match ended in 25 seconds with an astounding number of 6 Stone Cold stunners!
If that isn't some high action you'll have a hard time finding anything that gives the right intensity.

One of Stone Cold's most memorable moments with how he handled those attacks! A true legend of the Wwe!

id="5-hitting-mr-mcmahon-with-a-bedpan">5. Hitting Mr McMahon With A Bedpan Steve Austin hits Vince McMahon with a Bedpan Image

This scene, in the history of WWE, might be the best example of some good humor mixed with intense storylines! It all starts with The Brothers of Destruction.. The tag team was an amazing, terrifying duo and they were making some trouble, a bit of mayhem for Stone Cold, and Vince McMahon. Even the head honcho, "WWE Champion", had to watch his back.

There are always a couple of special moments, during these storylines, that always make these performers such a big part of the entertainment world.

When a match took place during "In Your House" in 1998 it really set in motion the whole chaotic dynamic between Stone Cold and Vince McMahon,

To make things crazier and even more hilarious, Stone Cold found his target! It didn't end there because the next time these wrestlers were face to face they delivered some amazing comedy that made the audiences roar!

In one famous moment during WWE Monday Night Raw back on October 5th, 1998 - Stone Cold managed to make a plan!
Stone Cold's look that night.
He went on a crazy journey, to get revenge.
To keep Vince from escaping the wrath of these performers.

There's truly an iconic image from that time that fans won't be able to forget.

Stone Cold is wearing a doctor's outfit. He even brings out a bedpan, and attacks Vince. That bedpan clang is still going through some fans' memories. It was only a matter of time. Then the whole hospital started getting crazy and the audience lost it as Stone Cold, used a defibrillator on Vince.

id="4-austin-brings-his-beer-truck">4. Austin Brings His Beer Truck Steve Austin brings in a Beer Truck Image

Stone Cold and those awesome beer trucks.

Stone Cold drove all sorts of things, cement trucks to monster trucks. It was a sight to see!
The big, memorable beer truck is really what got audiences to enjoy Stone Cold!

What made the "beer truck" such a big moment in WWE was its super symbolic nature. Stone Cold went full out!

As Vince McMahon was getting into a wild, incredible moment to celebrate, the "beer truck" crashed the party and the rest as they say is history!

This memorable night, took place before one of the biggest moments in wrestling and that's the match between "The Rock" and Stone Cold at WrestleMania XV. You can really see just what made this wrestler a big hit during the "Attitude Era."

Stone Cold made this a part of the celebration and in a symbolic way, he took out all of the fun of that night. Fans even now see a beer truck, and their thoughts get drawn to Stone Cold, showing just how important that truck, and this moment, was.

id="3-the-3-16-promo"> 3. The 3:16 Promo: Austin 316 king of the ring 1996 promo Image

This promo gave fans so much to cheer about. In one instance, Stone Cold is set to make an unforgettable debut and you can tell. The legend of Stone Cold and how he was able to become such a great WWE, pro wrestler really started at "King of the Ring" "96" and he won! Stone Cold also gave fans an awesome battle against a rival.

The match ended in such an explosive way and that set up the iconic promo! That had the world watching.
A really powerful and legendary, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, gave the audience his memorable, intense storyline of redemption through religion.

There's truly a legendary story from the heart of Stone Cold Steve Austin's amazing career.

It all started with "Austin 3:16 says I just whipped your ass." and really sparked one of the best events for pro wrestling!

id="2-fighting-booker-t-in-a-supermarket"> 2. Fighting Booker T in a Supermarket Steve Austin fights Booker T in a Supermarket Image

There's an interesting way to take these iconic WWE wrestlers from the ring to the outside world!

That really made these amazing performers even better.

We are taking a trip to "Wrestlemania,", for one more of these classic WWE moments, back in 2001!

Stone Cold wanted to make sure he made it into the match.
He was on a journey to take down the most entertaining, legendary performers!
This brought audiences to their feet! It all went down in a supermarket and it's a must see.

The audience was riveted during this wild battle. This one was truly unexpected as it came right in the heart of the holidays in December 2001. A story with all of Stone Cold's incredible skill, he took things to a crazy, unforgettable and incredibly funny experience! This night had an element of comedy with Milk and flour!

Fans couldn't stop laughing during this incredible match-up!

id="1-brawling-with-mike-tyson"> 1. Brawling With Mike Tyson Mike Tyson and Steve Austin fight on Raw Image

You have to think about Stone Cold in the midst of a massive pro wrestling battle! You really won't find an event that could bring such an interesting event!

Mike Tyson was on everyone's mind as this well-loved boxers popularity made a huge mark! You could call this legend, one of the most sought after! If he showed up on any show. Fans would take notice.

You might wonder how this all ties into "Stone Cold Steve Austin"

Fans won't forget about this event! It all started less than a year when Tyson and Evander Holyfield got in a real brawl.

And Vince McMahon gave fans what they wanted and what better time than WrestleMania XIV! The event would make history in pro wrestling as it brought the two of these legends together in a showdown. One that no one could have guessed!

That fight took place in 1998! Stone Cold gave a whole different perspective.
The fight also got everyone's attention.
Tyson wasn't going to get off easy!

What made Mike Tyson's impact such a powerful moment, he gave "Stone Cold Steve Austin" a big spotlight on a global level! As it turns out this clash made Stone Cold even more memorable and popular.

It all starts from how Stone Cold started out from 1996 into 1997. The world really felt his power to be unstoppable and how much of a phenomenal performer that this Texas Rattlesnake became, but it wouldn't have happened without some wild stories.

If you aren't up to speed on the great things to look forward to with this WWE legend and some truly great WWE stories, check out those iconic episodes! What is awesome is that many of those moments are still shown during some of the most intense battles that are going down even nowadays.

For anyone who wants to take a dive into some of the classic, incredible WWE battles, these will always be super entertaining and full of unforgettable events!

Stone Cold Steve Austin's Most Iconic WWE Moments: A Trip Down Memory Lane

10. The 'What?' Promo

9. Losing To Bret Hart At WrestleMania XIII

8. Singing with The Rock

7. Austin Turns Heel at WrestleMania X-Seven

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