10 Problems Stone Cold Will Never Admit About WrestleMania 32 Return
5. Quality Of His Retirement Match
At WrestleMania XIX in 2003, Austin wrestled his final match against The Rock. It was an epic contest that served as the perfect conclusion to one of the greatest rivalries in the history of the sport, not to mention the perfect goodbye to one of the most endearing stars to ever grace the squared circle. On that night, Austin put over Rock for the first time at 'Mania and the Great One broke character, hanging around after the bell to thank his greatest foe. It was an emotional moment, one made even more so by the revelation that Austin had wrestled his last bout. It was even more epic in scope as it occurred at the biggest event the industry has to offer, in front of a rabid crowd. Does Austin want to risk ruining that moment on a match that may or may not live up to the hype? He got the storybook ending that not many in his profession get. Is it worth ruining for one last shot at the big time?
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.
