WWE Legend Steve Austin on the Origins of

WWE legend “Stone Cold” Steve Austin joins the Rich Eisen Show in-studio to discuss the origins of “3:16 Day.”
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[@brandonsoto7225]

One of the all-time greats. Sucks he retired so early.

[@marthastubbs8321]

Crazy to think Austin was about ten Years younger when he retired than Edge is now

[@elbob17]

Not really. Perfect run in length. Didn't overstay his welcome and embarrass himself.

[@josephlawrence9584]

Forced retirement but he was also having troubles with Vince booking to

[@BC-ny3zb]

Well the guy that ruined his career is dead, so I guess all things are equal

[@CarlosHamilton-p8k]

I’m glad some of these guys can retire early now because the interviews and stories they tell are just as legendary as their careers

[@davidausbun]

Remember that Austin never would've had that promo or won KOTR if the Curtain Call never happened and Triple H won instead like he was supposed to. But since the Curtain Call happened and because Nash and Hall were out the door and Shawn was basically bulletproof, Triple H got punished, the KOTR win went to Austin and he cut that promo that led to him becoming one of, if not, the biggest stars in wrestling history.

[@blacknight7643]

Well, if u say it like that lot of things could have happened.

[@LA-kn3sj]

@@blacknight7643 that’s actually what’s happen and documented in your a fan

[@brokenbutterfly3178]

Why did hhh get punished?

[@davidausbun]

@@brokenbutterfly3178 Because of the Curtain Call when the Kliq broke character at a house show and he was pretty much the only when that could be punished because Hall and Nash were out the door leaving for WCW and Shawn was pretty much bulletproof as their biggest star so Triple H was pulled from winning KOTR.

[@dxtremecaliber]

@@davidausbunworked out for Triple H tho he got a push in late 1999

[@Truth-Seeker75]

Dude still has some serious pipes.

[@SynapFozzy435]

There’s the story about how he was at the airport and the church group was there wearing his 3:16 shirts. And, he was like “I’d thought you’d all hate me for that”, and they were like “nah, we love it, man” lol.

[@josephlawrence9584]

We all loved stone cold

[@christopherbennett6016]

Why would Christians celebrate someone mocking God? Did they not understand the context?

[@ceasarblackman9501]

Such a great interview.. like I haven’t heard these stories a million times. Just a great story teller

[@banelethwala557]

Dude 🤣. I've heard the story about Austin 3:16 I don't know how many times now, but every time I do its still interesting.

[@DoubleClutcherThriceThruster]

Will never be an era better than the attitude era.

[@zedbets]

Fact!

[@billieboybuddha4238]

@@zedbets I still prefer the 80s and early 90s

[@shoWbitz]

@@billieboybuddha4238 Early 90's bizarre cartoon wwf is horrible.

[@billieboybuddha4238]

@@shoWbitz That was a tiny bit later in the 90s

[@jbwannabe3373]

oh Hell yeah!

[@connormurphy1964]

God, Steve is the man. I could listen to him for hours. Definitely miss his weekly audio podcasts

[@gokugoma3258]

go to youtube

[@KnoxRobert16]

this man was my childhood hero and still is *cracks open a beer*

[@jest3167]

Watching Austin as a teenager didn't realise how much beer he wasted every show HAHA

[@DeathBringer769]

@@jest3167 He's said in interviews that 50% of the beer was for him and the other 50% was for the crowd's entertainment, for show, lol. He was basically like, "Yea, I could have drank those beers all calmly and neatly and not spilled a drop, but that'd be boring as hell."

[@jest3167]

@@DeathBringer769 Yea def added to the show

[@Pipsatrip]

Austin is so fun to listen to

[@billieboybuddha4238]

Lovable guy

[@ItsTheMunz]

I still have my shirt from 5th grade. Back then guys at the shirt store kept growing the legend by saying Austin wrestled in a match that was 3hrs 16minutes long. So legendary.

[@dudeda96er]

3hrs and 16mins that’s like a whole ppv 😂😂😂

[@shadowguy20004]

Grateful for the Infamous Curtain Call hug at MSG. RIP Scott Hall.

[@thehermitkingdom]

Yes, thank you vince for punishing triple h and putting steve in the spot light

[@averagedan4]

Austin's arms still fuckin huge. What a guy.

[@troystaunton254]

The Austin 3:16 tshirt and the nwo shirts made everyone involved millions, and are completely unrivalled in merch sales. The lesson is people want something that clearly shows who they are but doesn’t insist upon itself. Simple name and everyone knew but you could wear it anywhere.

[@stingrey1571]

As iconic as Austin 316, that would NEVER happen today. Vince would lose his mind if a wrestler ad libbed without his consent.

[@davidausbun]

Not entirely true. Yes 99% of promos are scripted down to feel unauthentic, but every once in a while, for certain people, there will be a promo that just hits. One example of one of my favorite promos of all time was John Cena ripping into Roman Reigns during their No Mercy contract signing. Also, even though it was over 10 years ago at this point, don't forget about the pipebomb where Vince allowed Punk to just speak his mind and say what he wanted (up until he brought up the bullying campaign).

[@Gameboy-Unboxings]

@@davidausbun Cena is trash.

[@billieboybuddha4238]

@@Gameboy-Unboxings Why would u say that?

[@antoniocaballero3976]

He looks almost younger lol

[@BookAndVlogs]

GIVE ME A HELL YEAH!!!!!!!

[@mattp.272]

Stone Cold Steve Austin is a legend. Not only is he one of the 🐐’s if not the 🐐, but he’s also super well versed on the industry and communicates how it works to the common folk well. His videos explaining his career and the industry are awesome to watch.

[@lhart99]

I'm not even a wrestling fan, and I know about the Stone Cold” Steve Austin 3:16. LOL I had no clue about the origin story, but I do now. ;-)

[@snellsman]

Steve still looks great

[@bane2256]

Jacked

[@marcusmaxwell9487]

R.I.P Scott Hall

[@Tobenatorr]

The fact that both Austin 3:16 and "and that's the bottom line..." were adlibbed is amazing

[@7BlueDodger]

Where’s the full segment? Post it!!!!!Please!!!!

[@FuzzyStayBuzzin183]

Give me a hell yeah

[@boonboon9118]

Good for you Steve ! Legend and Humble ! All the best man 👊

[@nickh7962]

Wow Steve just doesn't age. He looks the same as he did 20 years ago 😂

[@ktoth29]

That’s what happens when you lose your hair at a young age.

[@bryonhulcher851]

i wore the original release of the shirt that i bought at a monday night raw at fernwood resort ( which isnt even a venue anymore) in bushkill pa ...to school dances... i cut off the sleves like steve started to do ... great times.. this was during the original rock vs austin feud

[@shanepleasants6280]

HHH was supposed to win the King of the Ring but he was punished because of the MSG curtain call incident. Thank god for that because it birthed the biggest WWE star in history of wrestling check the numbers they were doing 6 million plus views every Monday night an was legit going head to head with MNF at the time

[@hootie34667]

Hey Jimmy, the office got any t-shirt ideas for me? Nope, not yet Steven. I don't know why, but that's hilarious.

[@susanbezio1529]

Still looking fine as hell. Please be careful in that ring, we don't want anything to happen to you.💯❤🙏🐊

[@Solarsystemrdffdfyyhh]

It revived wwe as the place for wrestling entertainment. He put the substance in the promo like flair did in the 80s! The shock of mankind and the theatrical from undertaker, wwe needed Austin. 92 and the lost of hogan, warrior, the misuse of diesel and flair the product was bad. He saved the entire world and help bring in rock and even Kurt angle! Great time to be a fan!

[@MasterChris666]

Stone cold is one of my fav all time with Taker

[@Mirokuofnite]

You can argue that event (that wasn't even planned) lead to the Attitude Era which saved the WWF.

[@shoWbitz]

Austin 3:16 was my only wwf shirt back in the 90's.

[@mikesharon2177]

The most over superstar of all time!!!! He looks to be in great shape Kevin is in trouble.. the fans are gonna lose their minds when his music hits:)

[@billieboybuddha4238]

Do not downplay Hulkamania..

[@harryseaward3190]

I still have the "Blood From A Stone" T-shirt. My favorite of all time.

[@JMG_86]

I'm still not used to seeing SCSA laughing following almost immediately by a Stunner ...

[@CharlesGreen-fe5um]

It 3:16 2024 and I am still wearing my AUSTIN 3 16 shirt

[@stansdad1]

Gimme a hell yeah

[@melvinbagby4221]

Nobody does it better. SCSA #1!

[@archipiratta]

It really was a special time

[@austenwhitebeard4008]

Had a copy of that shirt 😂

[@iseaflames]

I remember being dead smack in the middle of the projects in Alabama early 2000s were on the playground saying Austin 3:16;and acting out his match 😂😂😂😂.

[@luiscavero2730]

Damn! I still got my 2003 shirt with me!

[@DEMETRIUSblaze]

All time- great that off beat promo made an Era thanks For the birth and legacy Austin 3:16

[@jonbutterfield1956]

Probably the prettiest t-shirt I've ever seen!

[@SoTrue144]

Need to find that video

[@bricemarchant9410]

OH HELL YEAH!!!!!!!! NOW GIVE ME SOME DAMN BEER!! (GLASS SHADDERS)

[@zedbets]

GOAT

[@the_fun_maker]

Some things are ment to be like 3:16

[@LgFaver]

the goat

[@craigschrom8812]

Happy stone cold Steve Austin 3:16 day

[@Creativemnds]

The night Steve Austin changed wrestling

[@bigtruckdriva901]

He was ralatable to so many guys is why he was successful...

[@Ulysses3473]

Nice undertaker golf clubs behind Steve there ....😅

[@Brook11223]

Triple H was originally supposed to win the 1996 King of the Ring but the Curtin call happened where Triple H and the other members of the Kliq broke Kayfabe and he got punished by Vince McMahon. Thanks to the Curtin Call Steve Austin was able to win the King of the Ring 1996.

[@yoonsangkim]

This clip should have been cut down to 3 minutes and 16 seconds to make it whole.

[@kingkang6877]

Dang....King of the Ring was one of the best. That and Royal Rumble. I never cared much for Wrestlemania or Surivor Series though

[@thomaswatt99]

Miwaukee wi the place it was born at?!

[@shermanhatch2716]

AUSTIN 3:16

[@themollymachine]

I still want a Stone cold shirt! And a $400 belt off the WWE store

[@vanthadoun1]

I love Stone Cold, and no matter what people say, I will always hold Owen Hart responsible for breaking his neck and sidelining him for the highlight of his years. Yes Owen is dead, but he really did a number on Steve's neck and could have paralyzed him with that move. I know that Steve said that he forgave Owen and that just shows how graceful he is as a person.

[@captainnutsack8151]

You are absolutely correct. Owen gets a pass because he died. But that reverse pile driver was pure negligence. And he never truly made amends with Austin. He never rightfully apologized. Apparently he gave him a 30 second phone call, weeks later. It was half assed. Owen broke his neck with pure negligence, and totally derailed his career. Austin was totally different as a wrestler after that injury. Compare his 1998 matches with his famous match with Bret Hart. Austin was a gifted worker, very technically sound. He was reduced to being a monotonous brawler after the injury.

[@honsville]

So many people think that Austin is defending Jesus and meant John 3:16. Glad I know the truth now.

[@Podcastforthewin]

And that was the most i ever quoted religion

[@SaulGoodman-w2x]

How old is Steve? He looks great.

[@jvharbin8337]

I bought that shirt

[@alphadragongamingFTW]

damn, he actually looks a bit bigger than when he wrestled lol

[@ALT_RIGHT]

I still have my shirt also

[@BigMufuckinRigues]

Dammit where I order a new one

[@omegaman6494]

Imagine if the Curtain call never happened and HHH won the 1996 King of the Ring instead....

[@Gameboy-Unboxings]

What the hell is with the interviewer awkwardly laughing almost the whole time?

[@DeathBringer769]

He went to the Kamala Harris school of public speaking.

[@bigpoppa800]

and of course.......Stone Cold was and in, the "king of the ring"!!!!

[@pezjme]

Seriously, the clip should be 2 minutes shorter.

[@thabeaststl3703]

Crazy how the world works.....

[@stealtho]

nice

[@contentcreation5679]

I came here because I wanna know if he was influenced by Owen Hart because Owen had 3:16 first?

[@DanDolan-lw2lu]

Whaaaat stone coold

[@siosongenardmichael1817]

WHAT!

[@GASH_one]

WHAT?

[@film79]

I thought "Bottom Line" started at ECW?

[@TravelatorH8r]

And that's the bottom line is Arn Anderson all day

[@blaydeesy2005]

Pro Wrestlers are not much different than professional athletes… a guy no one expects anything from gets a moment, capitalizes on it, and they become legends. He doesn’t get that opportunity that night, maybe we never get that era and maybe the WWF folds.

[@Wolfsbane909]

It better punch line than "let go of my purse, I dunno know you!" But you still kick someone in the *balls* though! That why he retired early imo

[@TheAlexandertv]

Rich do the research before you interview a dude sheeshhh ... mans asks the most basic questions. I respect the fact you were once the man but its 2022... If you're not going to go hard at your craft step aside and let the next man do so .. Withh All LOVE and respect

[@Pizza_Soda]

That’s blasphemy

[@Avidav]

Am ba lance 😂

[@BoldAMATUER]

So he attacked a Christian man that turned to God to help him with his addictions and we are supposed to cheer for Steve Austin who is a drunk?

[@jasonpuckett7313]

Yes.

[@deonliberator8953]

Hope you repented by now

[@CosmicNomad93]

blasphemous

[@jasonjuliet4786]

I was a big fan of Steve until this 3:16 thing started John 3:16 is one of the most powerful Bible verses and to take that and spin it for self profit , then you lose me It’s something to take lightly God love all of us and we should have some kinda reverence and respect The fact that it was successful only proves that the devil I very capable of blessing any one with success in this world

[@michaeldailey7103]

It's an affront to my Savior !!! Forgive this man Father, he knows NOT what he does !!! He gave His only Son Jesus for your soul dude !!!

[@felixfernandez5135]

WHAT?