"Stone Cold" Steve Austin sent the wrestling world into a fever pitch on June 1 when he hinted at a potential match between he and "The Beast Incarnate" Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 32. Launching into an impromptu promo in which he vowed to whoop Lesnar's a**, just as he had done to every future Hall of Famer put in front of him some 15 years earlier, Austin furthered the stakes by suggesting a Texas Death Match in an attempt to sell out the 100,000 seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas for next year's monumental event. While the tease of a gigantic main event match certainly sent shock waves across the industry, creating both intrigue and success among fans, tempting the audience with such a match to gauge interest is completely different from actually going through with it. A match between Austin and Lesnar would instantly become one of the most anticipated matches in wrestling history and would only serve to enhance the importance and significance of the Showcase of the Immortals. But before fans get too excited at the prospect of the contest, they must look at everything surrounding the potential showdown. As much as Austin may want to contemplate returning to the squared circle, there are very real concerns and potential roadblocks that he should consider before pulling his boots out of storage and ordering a new leather vest made. What are those problems awaiting Austin on the road to his first match in 13 years? Find out for yourself by clicking the "next" button.
Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.
