10 Wrestling Facts We Didn't Know Last Week (July 10)

2. Steve Austin Calls Finn Balor A 'Technical Master'

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It seems to be all the rage for pro wrestling legends to be talking up the level of talent in WWE right now, which is 100% a good thing. Not only is Jim Ross citing Cesaro as a main-event level worker, but 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin feels the exact same way about new NXT Heavyweight Champion, Finn Balor.

Speaking to promote his appearance on the cover of the upcoming WWE 2K16 video game, 'The Rattlesnake' thinks it's only a matter of time before Balor becomes one of the biggest stars in the industry, but interestingly noted that he already has been one of the best in the business for around 15 years. The idea of Austin watching Balor - as Fergal Devitt - in New Japan Pro Wrestling and decreeing him the future must bring smiles to the faces of many.

Calling the Irishman a 'technical master', the multi-time World Champion gave his thoughts that WWE must do as much as possible to hand the platform to men such as Balor, because the work they do inside the ring is still the bread and butter of the organisation.

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