Steve Austin’s Return Talks With WWE Fell Apart

WWE Raw on Netflix kicked off with a huge show filled with legends but it seems there’s a reason Steve Austin wasn’t there.

John Cena kicked off his farewell tour on Raw as he announced not only was he entering the Royal Rumble, but he was going to win the whole thing to claim a title shot at WrestleMania.

Cena’s old rival The Rock was on hand to acknowledge the undisputed Tribal Chief after Roman Reigns battled Solo Sikoa. The Undertaker even made a shock appearance to endorse a new champion after a huge title change took place on the show before CM Punk stunned Seth Rollins in the main event to defeat his hated rival.

Many fans took delight in Hulk Hogan being booed out of the building when he made an abrupt appearance but it seems WWE had plans to bring in one more legend for the show.

Steve Austin WWE Raw Appearance Scrapped

Dr Chris Featherstone reported that Stone Cold Steve Austin had been in talks with WWE about an appearance but that was scrapped. It was noted that takes between the two parties “fell apart, and he can’t make it.” It remains to be seen if or when Stone Cold Steve Austin will make another appearance for the company.

Steve Austin has previously noted that he’d be happy to appear at WrestleMania 41 given that it’s happening in the state where he now lives but cautioned that it would have to make sense.