Predicting WWE WrestleMania 39 Cards 1 Year Out
3. Stone Cold Steve Austin Vs Seth Rollins
WWE were deliberately vague about what we could expect from Steve Austin over WrestleMania weekend - perhaps because they didn’t know quite how much they could deliver. Maybe even the “bionic redneck” himself wasn’t sure what he was capable of.
Even when his KO Show segment turned into a match, it initially looked like we were in for a quick squash, sparing Austin taking any bumps. None of us were prepared for Austin to be posted with a sickening thud or suplexed onto exposed concrete.
Sure, this was more of a walk and brawl than a technical classic, but Austin looked much better than The Undertaker and Goldberg did in their last few years. Plus he looked like he was having the time of his life both nights. Don’t be surprised at all if WWE try to make this more than just a one off.
They’re probably already in big money talks to fly him out to Saudi Arabia, even if he can’t crack a beer can open out there. If they can bring him back again next year, they will - particularly if there’s a chance other big plans might not come together.
Like Kevin Owens, Seth Rollins can be trusted to make Austin look great. He also deserves something big to do without sticking him back in the World title picture.