Stone Cold Steve Austin Details a Near-Fatal Moment During Rivalry With the Rock and Vince McMahon: “If You Watch That Back”

Stone Cold Steve Austin had given the WWE fans several memorable segments prior to his retirement in 2003.

And his popular beer truck segment in 1999 is certainly one such segment that fans can never forget. Prior to WrestleMania 15, Steve Austin feuded with Vince McMahon and The Rock.

Before his WrestleMania 15 match against Dwayne Johnson, Austin interrupted a segment involving The Rock and Vince McMahon in some unique style.

The Texas Rattlesnake came out driving a beer truck. He then used a hose to spray The Rock and Mr. McMahon with beer.

During an episode of the BrewBound Podcast, Stone Cold Steve Austin recalled this moment. He also talked about how he could have injured himself in that segment.

Steve Austin said, “I am spraying The Rock down, and then at one time I was going to give myself a drink of beer, and that thing is on full throttle.”

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“So, if you watch that back when I tip that thing up to try and take a drink from it, it’s pouring out, the force of a fire hose. I almost took myself out of the game, just caught below my head with that flow of beer and water,” he added.

Injuries played a vital role in the professional wrestling career of Stone Cold Steve Austin

We have often seen how injuries can put an end to the professional wrestling career of some individuals. A similar thing happened to Stone Cold Steve Austin.

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Austin was one of WWE’s biggest stars. The WWE universe simply loved to see him in action.

However, in 2003, after his WrestleMania XIX match against Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Austin retired from in-ring competition after having some severe injuries.

This broke the hearts of several fans. Later, he continued to make sporadic appearances in WWE.

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But at this year’s WrestleMania, all his fans got their wish fulfilled. At WrestleMania 38, the Texas Rattlesnake wrestled in a match once again after almost 19 years.

Not only did he compete in a match, but he also picked up an impressive win over WWE Raw superstar Kevin Owens. Steve Austin indeed made all the headlines at this year’s WrestleMania.