WWE Hall of Famer ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin remains an iconic and influential figure in professional wrestling history. Credited with leading the charge during the Attitude Era, Austin’s contributions reshaped the landscape of the sport. Recent speculation hints at a possible return for both Steve Austin and John Cena at WrestleMania 40, especially following The Rock’s brutal assault on Cody Rhodes.
During his illustrious career, ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin engaged in legendary clashes against some of WWE’s most iconic wrestlers. Whether trading blows with The Rock in epic showdowns, engaging in intense rivalries with Triple H, or locking horns with Mick Foley, Austin consistently forged unforgettable moments and made history at every opportunity.
The Rock Destroying Cody Rhodes on RAW This Week Essentially Confirmed Steve Austin’s WrestleMania Return
The March 25 episode of WWE Monday Night Raw in Chicago was unforgettable. CM Punk’s return sparked a heated promo battle with Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre. The Rock made two appearances, interrupting Cody Rhodes and later attacking him backstage.
One striking moment was The Rock beating up Rhodes in front of a truck adorned with photos of John Cena and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, leaving fans buzzing with excitement. Another exciting aspect was the fact that Cody Rhodes was utterly bloodied senseless, bringing back the true Attitude Era feeling.
It appears that WWE’s strategic placement of John Cena and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s images on the truck during The Rock’s attack on Cody Rhodes was not a mere coincidence. According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, there’s speculation that WWE is planning something significant involving Steve Austin, Undertaker, and John Cena at WrestleMania, although no official details have been confirmed yet.
“Nothing is official, but the belief right now is that Steve Austin, Undertaker, and John Cena will have something at WrestleMania in some form.”
WrestleVotes, a reliable source for WWE leaks, also weighed in on the truck’s significance. They posted on Twitter/X, showcasing more conventional WrestleMania trucks featuring current WWE superstars like Charlotte Flair, Drew McIntyre, and Logan Paul. WrestleVotes suggested that everything in WWE is intentional, implying that the presence of John Cena and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s images on the truck was no accident.
”Everything is done on purpose. Two weeks out from WrestleMania, the backdrop of these WM ‘specific’ trucks last night would have sufficed. I’ll leave it at that…”
With WrestleMania 40 less than two weeks away, the choice to include these specific images hinted at something more significant, leaving fans intrigued.
Cody Rhodes Paid The Price For His Words From Last Week
Cody Rhodes rose to prominence in WWE, portraying a heroic persona and engaging in a fiery confrontation with The Rock on RAW. Rhodes stunned fans by departing from WWE’s usual way of going about things, using a barrage of expletives.
During last week’s episode of Monday Night RAW, Rhodes addressed The Rock’s controversial ‘Rock Concert’ segment on SmackDown from a couple of weeks ago, where he targeted Rhodes’ family with personal insults.
Acknowledging Roman Reigns’ championship dominance, Rhodes shifted his focus to The Rock, questioning his portrayal as a heel and challenging his influence within the TKO Board. He also referenced the ‘We Want Cody’ movement among fans.
Rhodes didn’t shy away from confronting The Rock’s insults about his mother, expressing admiration for The Great One’s mother while highlighting his own mother’s resilience. Rhodes boldly labeled The Rock as “an a**hole” and used explicit language, diverging from the typical WWE script.
Obviously, The Great One didn’t take too kindly to Cody Rhodes’ words and that is exactly why he beat him bloody on this week’s episode of Monday Night RAW.
