Steve Austin (Credit: ESPN)


At WrestleMania 40 on Sunday, The Undertaker made a shock go to to assist Cody Rhodes defeat Roman Reigns. Nonetheless, followers felt that Steve Austin ought to have been there, and it has lastly been made clear why he wasn’t.

When Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns engaged in a high-stakes battle for the Undisputed WWE Common Championship, your entire occasion got here to a head. The requirement of the ‘Bloodline Guidelines’ elevated the stress and unpredictability of Rhodes’ ordeal, which has been dubbed the ‘American Nightmare’.

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Steve Austin (credit score: ESPN)

Steve Austin’s absence defined

A tense scene ensued in the course of the match when The Last Boss utilized a Rock Backside on John Cena as tensions rose. Lincoln Monetary Discipline was crammed at that second with the recognizable sound of The Undertaker’s gong.

Darkness descended on the sector as The Undertaker made his presence recognized. He gave The Rock a chokeslam and rapidly disappeared, leaving the group surprised.

“Stone Chilly” Steve Austin was reportedly in talks with WWE to work in some capability throughout WrestleMania 40 weekend, though he was by no means current on the occasion.

Dave Meltzer talked about within the Wrestling Observer Publication that Austin would take The Undertaker’s place, nevertheless it did not work out as they could not come to a monetary settlement.

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Steve Austin (credit score: ESPN)

“When Undertaker’s gong hit, he choked Rock and eradicated him. Austin was the primary selection for that place, however Undertaker was despatched to interchange him as they had been unable to achieve a monetary settlement.

Monetary constraints prevented The Texas Rattlesnake from being current at WrestleMania this 12 months, so we’ll have to attend and see in the event that they make an look. Nonetheless, followers definitely missed Steve Austin on the Present of Exhibits.