Kemo
12-29-2015, 06:15 AM
WWE Hall Of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin has officially closed the door on the possibility of having one more match in WWE. The WWE Hall Of Famer spoke with ABC News to promote his weekly podcasts, his new beer, the new season of his “Broken Skull Challenge” show on CMT and the WWE 2K16 video game. Below are some of the highlights from the interview.
On his WWE exit and transitioning into acting and reality television:
“My exit strategy from pro wrestling wasn’t carved in stone. I retired because of a few neck issues, some neurological issues … and finally after about three years of hunting and fishing, I said to myself, ‘Steve you need to get off you a** and get to L.A.’ When you wrestle for 15 years, you don’t want to go back to driving that forklift. Based on the name value I had, I went to L.A. and got involved in independent movies.”
“I really don’t do too many movies any more because memorizing words on a page is painful to me, but I love the reality stuff.”
On being outspoken on his weekly “Steve Austin Show” and “Steve Austin Show – Unleashed!” podcasts:
“When I came up with the Stone Cold [image] … I pushed the envelope creatively. Maybe that doesn’t exist today as much. People are a little trepidatious, because there’s really only one company to work for. … I’m pro WWE, but also I maintain my independence and speak my true thoughts, never bashing the product. But yes, I can be critical. I’ve earned the right to be critical.”
On if he will ever return to the ring:
“Naw man, I’m done. I’d rather leave well enough alone.”
On his WWE exit and transitioning into acting and reality television:
“My exit strategy from pro wrestling wasn’t carved in stone. I retired because of a few neck issues, some neurological issues … and finally after about three years of hunting and fishing, I said to myself, ‘Steve you need to get off you a** and get to L.A.’ When you wrestle for 15 years, you don’t want to go back to driving that forklift. Based on the name value I had, I went to L.A. and got involved in independent movies.”
“I really don’t do too many movies any more because memorizing words on a page is painful to me, but I love the reality stuff.”
On being outspoken on his weekly “Steve Austin Show” and “Steve Austin Show – Unleashed!” podcasts:
“When I came up with the Stone Cold [image] … I pushed the envelope creatively. Maybe that doesn’t exist today as much. People are a little trepidatious, because there’s really only one company to work for. … I’m pro WWE, but also I maintain my independence and speak my true thoughts, never bashing the product. But yes, I can be critical. I’ve earned the right to be critical.”
On if he will ever return to the ring:
“Naw man, I’m done. I’d rather leave well enough alone.”