10 Best Stone Cold Steve Austin Insults

6. 'You Treat Me Like A Dog And You Expect Me To Smile? You Remind Me Of A Jackass.'

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One of the things that distinguished 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin from his previous incarnation 'The Ringmaster' was his clear lack of respect for authority.

In one of the early 'Stone Cold' promos, the proud Texan uttered the words, 'You treat me like a dog and you expect me to smile? You remind me of a jackass.' If WWE higher-ups thought they could treat Steve Austin like a dog and get away with it, they were barking up the wrong tree.

These words were directed toward Vince McMahon prior to their historic rivalry. In fact, the 'Genetic Jackhammer' was still a commentator at the time.

The former champ would gladly open a can of whoop-a*s on anyone who reminded of a jackass which included folks like McMahon and cameraman or two.

Lines such as these helped set the stage for the rise of one of the most successful anti-establishment characters the business has ever seen.

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From 1999-2003 Jacques performed on the Florida independent pro wrestling circuit. He also has an amateur wrestling background and currently holds a certification in Krav Maga. Jacques graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2003, with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. He currently resides in Chicago, Illinois. Follow him on twitter @goodeals79.