“What?” That’s what the sports world is shouting after Stone Cold Steve Austin dropped a bigger bombshell than any Stone Cold Stunner. “I’m not a CTE guy, just don’t believe in it,” the WWE legend declared in Netflix’s “Mr. McMahon” docuseries. Talk about flipping the script on medical science!

Antonio Brown wasted no time climbing the turnbuckle to deliver a verbal counter. The former NFL star retweeted Barstool Sports’ post about Austin’s comments, tagging it: “That’s a severe case of CTE #CTESPN.” Looks like we’ve got ourselves a real slobber knocker of opinions!

This clash with the Titans comes when CTEs got the sports world more rattled than a rookie in his first playoff game. The condition has been linked to several high-profile cases that have rocked both the NFL and WWE. While we won’t dive into the gory details, it’s worth noting that CTE has been implicated in some deeply troubling incidents involving former athletes.

Austin’s take is raising more eyebrows than his famous arched brow. “I worked for a long time. I got dropped on my head one time. I got concussed there,” he admitted. “But other than that, I can’t remember having too many concussions in the business of pro wrestling.” 

Steve? ‘Cause back in 2016, 53 of your wrestling buddies sued WWE over this exact thing. Six of ’em were even diagnosed with CTE posthumously.

Is Antonio Brown’s CTESPN a real deal or just another gimmick?

White Stone Cold’s giving CTE the cold shoulder, AB’s heating things up with his CTESPN project. But is this a genuine attempt to tackle brain trauma or just another Antonio Brown sideshow?

On September 21, 2024, Brown got real about losing pals to CTE on a video posted in X. “When I see these types of experiences happening with players, you know, I just want to raise awareness about being a true human,” he said. He name-dropped Vontae Davis and Demaryius Thomas – two NFL stars who passed away far too young.

But here’s the kicker – CTESPN’s more about slinging merch than brain science right now. It’s got folks wondering if AB’s really in this fight, or just trying to stay relevant after his mid-game exit for the Bucs in ’21.

The CTE debate has split the NFL locker room. On one side, you’ve got guys like Chris Nowinski, a former WWE wrestler turned CTE researcher, who’s “certain” about the condition’s impact. Then there’s Brett Favre, who’s suggested the media might be blowing the whole CTE thing out of proportion. 

Former NFL running back Merril Hoge even co-authored a book called “Brainwashed: The Bad Science Behind CTE and the Plot to Destroy Football.” Talk about running interference on the whole debate!

This Austin-Brown throwdown’s got the sports world buzzing louder than Stone Cold’s entrance music. With one legend burying his head in the sand and another controversial figure waving the CTE flag, where does this leave us? 

One thing’s for sure – this ain’t no scripted wrestling match. The CTE debate’s real, it’s raw, and it ain’t going nowhere. As fans, we’re left wondering: is denying CTE just another form of taking a hit to the head? Or is the concern overblown?