It's the image that won 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin the respect and adulation of millions of fans. He was bloody and beaten, he was locked in Bret's Sharpshooter, and he was screaming in agony. But Stone Cold was no quitter, and he 'passed out' from the pain rather than submitting. It's a prime example of how blood can be a storytelling device without being gratuitous.
Kevin is an AP English Language teacher and freelance writer from Queens, NY. His focus is on American pop culture and American issues. He wrote a weekly column for Complex called "Throwback Thursdays," which spotlighted video games and trends from previous console generations. Kevin has also been published in VIBE, Salon, PopMatters, Joystiq, and Racialicious. Follow him on Twitter to learn more.
