5 Best Steve Austin Matches (Before He Was Stone Cold)
3. 'Stunning' Steve Austin Vs. Flyin' Brian Pillman (WCW Clash Of The Champions XXV)
We started this list with a premier match of Austin's first noteworthy tag team, The Hollywood Blondes. As with many tag teams, management decided to split the two up and have them feud against each other.
Pillman inevitably turned face due to his acrobatic wrestling style, keeping Austin within his comfort zone throughout the program. This match in particular gave us closure to their animosity and propelled both men into accomplished singles careers.
What this match perfectly showed was that Austin's early heel persona worked best against wrestlers who were more technically and athletically gifted than he was. This juxtaposition of styles helped garner Austin's character even more heat.