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“Stone Cold” Steve Austin made a sensational return to WWE earlier this year at WrestleMania 38. WWE had advertised the Texas Rattlesnake to appear for the KO Show on the first night of the event. But the fans got more than what they had bargained for when Austin accepted Owens’ challenge and wrestled his first match since 2003. Austin’s appearance got rave reviews from fans, and if reports are anything to go by, he may be set for another match next year at WrestleMania.

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As rumors continue to swirl around the involvement of Steve Austin at next year’s showpiece event, he recently posted a video of him doing a quick intense workout in a parking lot.

This video garnered the attention of the fans on social media. They lauded the WWE Hall of Famer for his workout and had a lot to say.

Fans spark debate about the return of Stone Cold Steve Austin after his workout video

Stone Cold Steve Austin took WWE to the top during his run as a main event star in the Attitude Era. He had memorable feuds with some of the great wrestlers of all time and will go down in history as an icon. After having wrestled his last match at WrestleMania 19 against The Rock, Austin kept the word about his retirement and stayed away from in-ring action.

But, he made a rousing return at WrestleMania 38, to wrestle Kevin Owens in an impromptu No-Holds Barred Match. Despite being 57-year-old with 19 years of ring rust, the former WWE Champion impressed everyone. Fans thought Austin could tarnish his reputation if he got back into the ring. However, he only left them wanting more.

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Recently there has been speculation that WWE is eager to bring in Austin for one more match at next year’s WrestleMania. Amid all these rumors and reports, Stone Cold posted a video of him on Instagram doing a quick and intense workout in a parking lot.

In the video, fans can see Austin doing some quick heavy lifting. The Texan uploaded the video with the caption, “Quick parking lot workout yesterday. Got it done. 10 rounds/60 sec rest.”

Indeed, the fans started expressing their feelings on this post, seeing the legend working out in perfect shape. One user wrote, “Just the GOAT doing GOAT things!!” Another commented, “Goddang it son. Still going at it. Truly an inspiration.” Many fans started speculating about a return to the ring for Austin. A fan wrote, “Getting ready for one last can of whoop a**”. Another fan stated, Now to guess who’s ass is getting stunned and beer poured on at this coming Wrestlemania.” 

One user wrote, Someone’s going after the title at WrestleMania….” while another fan made a comment about Austin not skipping leg day, Austin 3:16 says don’t skip leg day”. One fan wrote, Looking ring ready. Mr. Austin do you happen to have the map to the fountain of youth you drank from.” Moreover, there was a comment about Austin preparing for a street fight and wrote, “Parking lot workout? Stone cold coming back for a street fight!”

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Fans praised Austin for looking fit. One person wrote, “Dang Stone Cold…still looking like a stunner!”. Another commented, “looks in great shape. Tune as well”

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Moreover, a few days earlier, Austin posted a video on his Instagram story where he looked in incredible shape and was working out hard in the gym. Maybe Steve Austin wrestling one more match in WWE isn’t that farfetched of an idea. And given his current physical shape, who could argue with that?

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