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“Stone Cold” Steve Austin is in Las Vegas for WrestleMania weekend, and he is already doing what he does best.

A video surfaced on April 18 showing Austin at Fuel Bar in Las Vegas, chugging multiple cans of beer while a crowd gathered around him and cheered him on. The bar acknowledged the appearance on social media.

“There is nothing better than Stone Cold Steve Austin showing up at your bar! Hell Yeah!! Don’t forget to stop by Fuel Bar to experience the fun and drinks for yourself while you’re in town for WrestleMania,” the bar wrote.

The sighting confirms Austin is in Las Vegas right now and aligns directly with earlier reports from Bodyslam indicating he is scheduled to be backstage at WrestleMania 42. Whether his involvement extends to an on-screen appearance remains unconfirmed, but his presence in the city during the busiest weekend of the WWE calendar adds significant weight to the speculation.

Austin also has meet and greet appearances scheduled at WWE World on both Saturday and Sunday, further cementing his involvement in the WrestleMania 42 weekend experience even if his role inside Allegiant Stadium has not been officially announced.

WrestleMania 42 Night One takes place tonight, April 18, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, streaming live on the ESPN app in the United States with the first hour airing on ESPN2. Night Two follows tomorrow, April 19.

Stone Cold Steve Austin is expected to be at WrestleMania 42, according to a new report.

Sources indicated to Bodyslam that Austin is currently scheduled to be backstage at the event in Las Vegas. Whether his presence will remain behind the scenes or lead to an on-screen appearance has not been confirmed, leaving the door open for a surprise moment at Allegiant Stadium.

Austin also has meet and greet appearances scheduled for both Saturday and Sunday at WWE World, the fan experience event running alongside WrestleMania 42 weekend. His presence at those sessions confirms he will be in Las Vegas for the full stretch of the event, regardless of what happens inside the arena.

Austin has not had a regular presence with WWE in some time, making his scheduled attendance noteworthy heading into one of the biggest weekends of the year. His last in-ring appearance came at WrestleMania 38 in 2022, where he defeated Kevin Owens in a No Holds Barred match in his hometown of Texas.

WrestleMania 42 takes place April 18-19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with John Cena serving as host for both nights.

WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin recently added another victory to his off-road racing resume, winning the Prospector 250 in Nevada. ‘The Texas Rattlesnake’ competed in the Stock Mod Pro Class, driving a Kawasaki Teryx H2 across the desert for nearly six hours.

Kawasaki USA announced the win on social media, celebrating Austin’s breakthrough Pro victory. The company posted photos of the vehicle in action and Austin himself after the race.

“Steve Austin victorious at the Prospector 250! After nearly six hours of racing across the Nevada desert, @SteveAustinBSR supercharged his way to the Stock Mod Pro Class win—a breakthrough Pro victory for Austin, and for the Teryx4 H2,” Kawasaki USA wrote.

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Austin’s Desert Racing Career

Steve Austin has been competing in desert races since at least 2024, when he entered the Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno race. Last year, he served as grand marshal and competed in the Mint 400, one of the sport’s most prestigious events.

The six-time WWE Champion has embraced off-road racing in his post-wrestling career. He previously skipped 3:16 Day celebrations in March to prepare his UTV for racing.

WrestleMania 42 Appearance

With WrestleMania 42 taking place April 18-19 in Las Vegas, Austin is scheduled to participate in WWE World, the fan festival held during WrestleMania weekend. The event returns to Allegiant Stadium, where Austin appeared last year to announce the attendance during night two.

Austin last wrestled at WrestleMania 38 in April 2022, defeating Kevin Owens in a No Holds Barred Match. That bout marked his first match since WrestleMania 19 in 2003.

Stone Cold Steve Austin will appear at WWE World during WrestleMania 42 weekend in Las Vegas, WWE and Fanatics announced.

The WWE Hall of Famer is scheduled for autograph signings and photo opportunities on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, the same days as WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium.

WWE World serves as the official interactive fan experience tied to WrestleMania. The convention runs from April 16-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall.

Austin\’s WrestleMania participation is confirmed as a convention appearance at this time, but we will update you if that changes.

Stone Cold Steve Austin has revealed that he is physically capable of returning to the ring, though he has no immediate plans to do so.

The WWE Hall of Famer appeared on Insight with Chris Van Vliet for an in-depth interview from his Broken Skull Ranch in Nevada. When asked whether he could still compete, Austin provided a surprisingly candid response.

CVV observed: \”You look like you could still go.\”

Austin: \”I could,\” he confirmed.

CVV: \”Would you?\”

Austin: Probably not. I\’ll say that. But you never say never.\”

Austin\’s comments come nearly four years after his triumphant return at WrestleMania 38 in Dallas, where he defeated Kevin Owens in what was his first match in 19 years. The Texas Rattlesnake admitted he rushed through that match and wished he had savored it more.

Will Steve Austin Wrestle Again?

WWE had pitched Austin for WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia, but the timing simply did not align with his schedule. \”Was it pitched to me? Or did they want me there? Yeah,\” Austin acknowledged. \”But I wasn\’t in a position to go. Sometimes the multi-billion dollar company has an idea that the dude that has the metal shop, it just don\’t work.\”

How Stone Cold Stays in Shape at 61

The 61-year-old recently underwent knee replacement surgery in December 2024, which has significantly improved his mobility. \”I was thinking, why didn\’t I do this sooner?\” he said of the procedure, noting that arthritis had been affecting him so severely that he was limping without even realizing it.

Austin follows a strict fitness regimen that began in fifth grade and continues to this day, subscribing to The Undertaker\’s philosophy that \”motion is lotion\” when it comes to maintaining physical health at an advanced age.

While another in-ring appearance remains unlikely, Austin\’s refusal to close the door entirely will undoubtedly fuel speculation about a potential farewell match down the line.

WWE Hall of Famer \”Stone Cold\” Steve Austin has hinted at a potential return of his WWE series, Broken Skull Sessions. The wrestling legend has sparked speculation after a recent social media interaction with a fan.

Austin officially retired from in-ring competition in 2003 following his match against The Rock at WrestleMania XIX, citing an accumulation of injuries. Despite his retirement, \”The Texas Rattlesnake\” has remained a fixture in WWE, making sporadic appearances over the years.

One of his post-retirement ventures was the \”Broken Skull Sessions\” podcast on the WWE Network. The popular interview series, which ran from 2019 to 2022, suddenly stopped producing new episodes, leaving fans to wonder about its status.

Recently, on his Instagram account, a fan asked Austin if a new episode of the podcast was coming soon. In response, Austin reportedly told the fan to give him a \”couple of weeks,\” immediately fueling rumors that the \”Broken Skull Sessions\” is set to make a comeback.

While the return of his podcast is an exciting prospect for fans, there is also continued speculation about another in-ring return. After 19 years of retirement, Austin competed in a No Holds Barred match against Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 38, proving he can still perform at a high level.

Since that acclaimed return, Austin has teased that he may not be done with professional wrestling. Reports have also indicated that there is significant interest from Saudi Arabia in having Austin compete at a future event in the country, with the government reportedly willing to offer a substantial payday for legends.

With the news that WWE is planning to hold WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia in 2027, another legendary name has reportedly been discussed for a potential in-ring return at the historic event: \”Stone Cold\” Steve Austin. A new report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter has detailed the situation, noting that while nothing is confirmed, the Texas Rattlesnake is a name that has been talked about for what is being billed as the \”most star-laden show in history.\”

In the latest edition of the newsletter, Dave Meltzer provided an update on the plans for the international premium live event. The goal is to bring in as many big-name legends as possible, and that includes arguably the biggest of them all. “Another name that has been talked about is Steve Austin, who would be 62 at the time of the show. At this point Austin is yet to be confirmed,\” Meltzer wrote. The report adds a key detail about the current status of the discussions. \”From the Saudi Arabia side, what they have been told by WWE and/or Austin is that he wants to make sure he is healthy and would be physically ready to do a match.”

The report of interest in Austin for the Saudi Arabia show aligns with the previously reported goal of the event. The Saudi partners are reportedly putting up a \”ridiculous amount of money\” to make the 2027 WrestleMania the \”most star-studded show ever, by far.\” Meltzer had previously noted that \”anyone coming out of retirement that wants to come out of retirement of big name value will be able to get a lot of money on this show,\” and Austin certainly fits that description.

However, Austin has been selective about his involvement with WWE since his last official match. The report notes his reluctance to participate in recent WrestleMania events in a physical capacity. “Austin has great pride and was happy with the idea his match with Kevin Owens would be his last. He turned down the 2024 Mania where his only planned role was to choke slam Rock before Rhodes would beat Roman Reigns, a spot that Undertaker was put in when Austin turned it down,\” Meltzer wrote.

Austin\’s last official match was at WrestleMania 38 in 2022, where he defeated Kevin Owens in a surprise No Holds Barred match in his home state of Texas. The match was widely praised by fans and critics, and it provided a fitting, storybook ending to his legendary in-ring career.

The situation with \”Stone Cold\” Steve Austin and the 2027 WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia remains a developing one. While he is a name that is being discussed, his participation is far from a certainty and will ultimately depend on his health, his desire to compete, and whether the creative and financial offer is one he simply cannot refuse. The full report can be found in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

With the premiere of the \”WWE: Unreal\” docuseries on Netflix today, a massive revelation has come out regarding the original plans for this past April\’s WrestleMania 41. An early version of the card detailed in the show is drastically different from the event that ultimately took place in Las Vegas.

The docuseries revealed that the initial blueprint for the show featured several dream matches that were later changed. The original plans included one-on-one matches such as Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns and a World Heavyweight Championship match between GUNTHER and CM Punk. Other major planned bouts included Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair for the Women\’s World Title, a tag team match pitting Becky Lynch & Charlotte Flair against Asuka & IYO SKY, and a special referee match with \”Stone Cold\” Steve Austin officiating a bout between Bron Breakker and Drew McIntyre.

The final card for the two-night event was significantly different. The Night One main event was a triple threat match between Seth Rollins, CM Punk, and Roman Reigns. One of the biggest moments of the weekend saw Jey Uso score a surprising victory over GUNTHER to win the World Heavyweight Championship. In the main event of Night Two, Cody Rhodes lost his Undisputed WWE Championship to John Cena.

The creative shifts revealed in the docuseries have had a massive impact on the current landscape heading into this weekend\’s SummerSlam. CM Punk, who was originally slated to face GUNTHER at WrestleMania, will now challenge him at SummerSlam. The rivalry between Cody Rhodes and Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena has now evolved into a Street Fight for their rematch at the event.

Stone Cold Steve Austin shared his thoughts on Vince McMahon\’s no longer being affiliated with WWE. During a recent interview on The Ariel Helwani Show, he recounted a past conversation in which he questioned McMahon\’s desire to take the company public.

Asked if he ever thought he\’d see a time when McMahon wasn\’t associated with WWE while still alive, Austin acknowledged the shift.

“It seems weird, but I mean, only for a minute, because, you know, when they sold the company to TKO or whatever the deal is, you know, it was like, okay, it was kind of like the end of an era, and now that we\’ve taken a breath, okay, we digested that the era\’s over, and it is what it is,\” Austin said.

He then recalled advising McMahon against taking WWE public many years ago, puzzled by the chairman\’s reasoning.

\”So I remember talking to Vince 100 years ago when he wanted to take the company public. And I told him, I said, dude… I said, why do you want to go public? He goes, Steve, [to] be more legitimate. I was like, man, what the hell? be more legitimate? He owned the whole damn thing, you know, it was worth a shit ton of money, you know, how much do you want? So I never understood to begin with, you know.\”

Despite past disagreements, Austin spoke positively about his time working under McMahon and for WWE.

\”And I love working with Vince… and I\’ve had a tremendous time working with WWE, and we haven\’t always seen eye to eye on everything, but, you know, and I gave him all my blood, sweat and tears, and they gave me a bunch of opportunities to go out there… We had a great time together.\”

Austin ended by noting the change in leadership and the company\’s current positive trajectory.

\”But you know that era is gone and a new one has… begun, and it\’s taken off, and it\’s seemed like it\’s going good.\”

When the glass shattered at WrestleMania 41 Night 2, fans expected \”Stone Cold\” Steve Austin to roar down the aisle on his trademark ATV, raise a few fists (and a few beers), and deliver the evening\’s attendance figure. Instead, the WWE Hall of Famer gave Las Vegas a moment he\’d rather forget: on his second lap around the ring, Austin clipped the ringside barricade, sending both himself and a front-row fan sprawling.

What Went Wrong?

Chatting with Ariel Helwani on The Ariel Helwani Show today, April 30, 2025, Austin explained that the stunt vehicle wasn\’t the familiar rig he\’s been tearing up arenas with since the Attitude Era.

\”Different throttle set-up than what I\’m used to. Long story short, just a different throttle system. I\’m pretty dang handy on a four-wheeler,\” he laughed.

Seconds later, his confidence overruled the new controls—and the barricade won. WWE President Nick Khan rushed over to check on the startled fan, while Austin—ever the pro—made sure the attendee was okay before climbing between the ropes to handle his duties. After the segment, the Texas Rattlesnake circled back a second time to apologize in person.

The Rattlesnake\’s Reaction

Despite everyone walking away unscathed, Austin admits the mishap stung more than a Stunner gone wrong:

\”I was embarrassed by it. You go out there on the biggest night in wrestling and you end up like that—it\’s not the greatest day at the office. You want to give people the best show you can, and when you fall short of that, it\’s not great.\”

A Hall of Fame Weekend—With a Bump

The ATV snafu came just 24 hours after Austin and Bret Hart jointly received WrestleMania\’s inaugural \”Immortal Moment\” Hall of Fame honor for their legendary WrestleMania 13 bout. One embarrassing spill won\’t tarnish that legacy, but it did remind the six-time WWE Champion that even icons can hit the brakes—literally—on the grandest stage.

Bottom Line

Accident or not, Austin still delivered his signature swagger (and the attendance number) to 60,000-plus fans in Allegiant Stadium. As for the unlucky speed bump in the front row? They\’ve now got a once-in-a-lifetime tale to tell—and maybe a souvenir handshake from the toughest SOB in the business.

In a behind-the-scenes bombshell delivered with a smirk, Logan Paul revealed on his Impaulsive podcast that WWE legend \”Stone Cold\” Steve Austin turned down a $1 million offer to appear at WrestleMania 41 — dressed as a Prime hydration drink bottle.

“We offered Steve a million dollars to be in the Prime bottle,” Paul said during the post-WrestleMania episode. “He didn’t do it.”

Paul, who co-owns the Prime brand with KSI, went on to imagine what could’ve been: “Imagine you gave him a million and a half, he got up with the Prime bottles, smashed them together, drank the two Prime bottles…”

While the idea may sound absurd, it’s the kind of viral stunt Paul has built his brand on. But even Paul admitted it was a long shot:

“He’s not the guy. I don’t care what number it is, he’s not getting in that bottle — ever.”

The moment, equal parts satire and savvy marketing, underscores how Paul leverages his WWE role for brand integration, even if the execution doesn’t always pan out.

“Stone Cold strikes me as a guy who takes himself pretty seriously,” Paul concluded.

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes shared a surprising story on Stephanie\’s Places involving “Stone Cold.” Before his rise to superstardom, he revealed that a young Steve Austin once babysat him during WCW shows.

“It was a legit, real babysitter. In terms of my dad had to go out and do a meeting. Hey, will you watch him? And most of the guys at that age really didn\’t feel you needed to watch me. But he actually would kind of check in, hey, all right, kid, all right, and then pop back out. And I thought years later, watching him, you know, Stone Cold Steve Austin, you know, romp and stomp and doing everything changing the industry. If you were in this building, you knew Stunning Steve Austin was awesome. He was outstanding. And I feel like if you saw him, you weren\’t surprised, maybe the character and everything that was far you\’d never seen anything.”

The shocking heel turn of John Cena, coupled with his alliance with The Rock and the unexpected addition of Travis Scott, has created an interesting opposition for Cody Rhodes heading into WrestleMania 41. Rhodes may require significant support to defend his Undisputed WWE Title if he faces such a powerful trio while defending his title in a singles match against Cena. Austin has stepped forward, offering his assistance and throwing his iconic \”hat in the ring\” to even the odds in Las Vegas.

Austin\’s willingness to aid Rhodes was made clear during a 2024 interview on the \”Unlikely with Adrian Hernandez\” podcast, where the WWE Hall of Famer expressed his readiness to stand by the current Undisputed WWE Champion. 

Austin’s Submission Match with Bret Hart from WrestleMania 13 will be inducted into this year’s WWE Hall of Fame class as part of the new Immortal Moments category. 

Steve Austin offered his candid reaction to the recent announcement of his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame\’s new \”Immortal Moments\” wing. The wrestling world was stirred on Friday, March 28th, when WWE revealed this new Hall of Fame category, with the iconic WrestleMania 13 match between Austin and Bret Hart being the inaugural inductee.

 During an autograph signing event with American Icon Autographs, Austin was directly questioned about the significance of this honor.

“Yes and no. I men’s, it was a hell of a match and we knew it at the time, I think it was good that it was in Chicago because Chicago is kind of a stronghold for me but it would’ve worked anywhere with the fact that it happened with Bret The Hitman Hart. There’s a couple behind-the-scenes stories that I don’t want to talk about but it was a hell of a match and it’s cool for people to still remember it damn near 30 years later. Yeah, it means something to me because if it wasn’t for the fans, I wouldn’t be sitting here. So, the fact that match is relevant and it’s going into 2025 Hall Of Fame for matches and it’s the first match to be inducted, cool.”

Austin was asked to reflect on his extensive career and identify a match he wished had been recorded. He recounted a particularly memorable encounter with Ricky Steamboat at the Los Angeles Forum, a thirty-minute contest he described as a \”barn burner,\” lamenting its absence from any archival footage. Austin also expressed fondness for his WrestleMania 17 match against The Rock in Houston\’s Astrodome, praising the collective energy of the event and the high caliber of performances from all involved. He added that his match with Owen Hart, though tragically cut short by a severe accident, was also progressing exceptionally well. Austin acknowledged the variability of his career, admitting that there were instances where his performances fell short of expectations.

Austin\’s reflections highlighted the ephemeral nature of live wrestling, particularly house shows that lacked the recording infrastructure of televised events. He stressed the collaborative aspect of successful WrestleMania events, emphasizing how a strong undercard contributed to the overall atmosphere and allowed the main event to resonate more deeply. Austin\’s honesty about both his triumphs and failures provided a candid glimpse into the complexities of a professional wrestling career.

The WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025 has been announced, featuring several prominent figures. Triple H, Michelle McCool, Lex Luger, and The Natural Disasters are all set to be inducted.