10 Things We Learned From Stone Cold Steve Austin On Talk Is Jericho
7. The Match That Really Made Him
Jericho made the point that people are talking specifically about WrestleMania 13 when they say "Bret vs. Austin". That's fair, but Steve is slightly irked that most overlook an earlier classic - it's one he believes put him on the map first.
He leans towards the Survivor Series 1996 bout more.
Why? Well, it was a proving ground for him with the boss. Vince McMahon started to take Austin more seriously as a top talent after watching him tear it down inside Madison Square Garden with Hart. 'Stone Cold' is still so thankful to Bret for handpicking him as an opponent to this day.
This is fascinating insight. Austin says the MSG match meant more to McMahon than 'Mania because it was in those hallowed halls. Plus, it was the first time that Steve showed he belonged at the top of the card. He wishes more fans would give Survivor Series '96 some love.