Steve Austin: The Texas Rattlesnake Who Revolutionized Professional Wrestling

Steve Austin, also known as Stone Cold Steve Austin, is a retired pro wrestler and actor who was born in Austin, Texas, on December 18, 4964.

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He began his wrestling career in the late 1980s and rose to fame in the 1990s as a member of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).

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The Stone Cold Stunner was Austin's signature move, along with his brash personality and rebellious nature. He won six WWF Championships and three Royal Rumble matches throughout his career.

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Steve Austin's feuds with other wrestlers, including The Rock and Vince McMahon, are considered some of the most memorable in wrestling history.

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He retired from wrestling in 2003 due to a neck injury and has since pursued a career in acting, appearing in films such as The Expendables and Grown Ups 2.

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Steve Austin is also a successful podcast host, with his show The Steve Austin Show consistently ranking as one of the top sports podcasts on iTunes.

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He is a beloved figure among wrestling fans and is credited with helping to popularize the "Attitude Era" of professional wrestling in the late 1990s.

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