Steve Austin Reflects on WWE Direction and Legacy

WWE legend 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin has reflected on his career, expressing satisfaction with his last official match against Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 38 and indicating openness to a low-pressure exhibition bout in the future. At WrestleMania 41, Austin was honored alongside Bret Hart for their classic WrestleMania 13 Submission Match, marking his second Hall of Fame induction, though he did not participate physically due to a recent total knee replacement. Austin praised the WrestleMania 41 women's triple threat match featuring IYO SKY, Rhea Ripley, and Bianca Belair, calling it one of his favorites and commending the athletes' performances. He has voiced concerns about WWE's increasing transparency and the breaking of kayfabe, advocating for the preservation of wrestling's traditional mystique. Austin likened revealing industry secrets to a magician disclosing tricks and urged WWE leadership to maintain elements of surprise for fans. Despite reservations about modern practices, he continues to support and celebrate the achievements of current wrestlers.