5 Best Steve Austin Matches (Before He Was Stone Cold)
1. 'Stunning' Steve Austin Vs. Ricky Steamboat (Bash At The Beach 1994)
If an aspiring pro wrestler was trying to learn how to be a traditional heel, he/she should look no further than 'The Dragon' vs. the self-proclaimed "Dragon Slayer".
From playing possum by feigning a knee injury to mocking Steamboat's taunts in hilarious fashion, Austin put on a clinic oi how get the crowd to hate you. The magic of Austin's cowardly heel tactics were the perfect antithesis to Steamboat's high flying babyface offence, which made for a sound dynamic between the two.
There was a spot where both men reversed each other's attempts at a Tombstone Piledriver, something later fans might consider surprising from Austin. Aside from shamelessly botching a jackknife pin, the two were able to maintain the crowd's excitement and energy throughout the match.
If you've played WWE 2k16, you've probably played this match in Showcase mode and know the finish. However, this video game excerpt does not do the entire match, or 'Stunning' Steve Austin, justice.