10 Amazing Comparisons Between Becky Lynch And Stone Cold Steve Austin

7. Turning The Tables

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1997: Steve Austin becomes the bane of Bret Hart's existence following their first match, routinely assaulting him on Monday Night Raw. 'The Hitman' reaches what appears to be peak p*ssed off at the Royal Rumble when 'The Rattlesnake' cheats to win, but loses the plot even more so ahead of their WrestleMania 13 'I Quit' collision. Austin continues to get cheers in the process, saying he's going to kick the sh*t out of everybody then simply just doing it. He never looks stupid too - the writing protects his integrity at the expense of those in his way.

2018: Though she's destroyed her friendship to reach the SmackDown Live summit and bantered off other fan favourites in the process, Becky's new dedication to carrying herself as an actual star predictably has her received as one by global audiences. She advances beyond the rivalry and even the show itself, with babyface momentum rising faster than Michael Cole can spout a platitude about it. Though they'll not touch due to brand division, the announcement of her impending Survivor Series battle with Ronda Rousey forces fans to make a choice - remarkably they side with 'The Man'.

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