Report: WWE Has ANOTHER 'Steve Austin-Level' Surprise Planned For WrestleMania 38

As if angling for 'Sone Cold' Steve Austin's in-ring return wasn't enough for WWE...

by Andy H Murray
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Following on from this week's news that WWE was working on a match for 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin at WrestleMania 38, it appears the promotion has something equally huge up its sleeve.

This is according to Dave Meltzer. Speaking on the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, he stated that WWE still has one additional surprise besides 'Stone Cold' to come - and it'll supposedly be "Austin-level".

Meltzer noted that the list of people who'd fit that billing is short, dismissing the idea of it being Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson or John Cena as both are busy over WrestleMania weekend (2 and 3 April). This could change, however, and may even be a swerve.

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The Undertaker may also fit the billing. Having not appeared since a Survivor Series 2020 retirement ceremony within the ThunderDome's video-screen dystopia, the 56-year-old's name is constantly linked to a return, particularly as he hasn't competed in front of a live crowd since February 2020.

Though Austin's WWE comeback is yet to be confirmed, Kevin Owens has been speculated as a potential WrestleMania 38 opponent. If 'Stone Cold' does opt to wrestle again, it'll be for the first time since March 2003, when he fought The Rock at 'Mania 19.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.