As a cornerstone of WWE’s Attitude Era, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s WrestleMania legacy boasts several memorable matches, with CageMatch.net ranking his top five encounters at the event. Here is the list.
The Rock (WWE WrestleMania 15) Cagematch.net Rating: 7.41
Despite being the first installment of their WrestleMania trilogy and arguably the weakest, the main event clash between Steve Austin and The Rock at WrestleMania 15 was an enjoyable Attitude Era brawl, characterized by crowd fighting, cheating, interference, and impactful finishers, ultimately seeing Austin win the WWE Championship in a match that prioritized atmosphere over technical smoothness and consistent psychology.
Kevin Owens (WWE WrestleMania 38) Cagematch.net Rating: 7.54
In his first match in 19 years, Steve Austin faced Kevin Owens in a fun, albeit stiff and basic, brawl at WrestleMania 38, utilizing the crowd and weapons in a match that, while not a technical spectacle, served as a beloved final send-off for Austin as he defeated Owens to the delight of the audience.
The Rock (WWE WrestleMania 19) Cagematch.net Rating: 8.42
Even though it was unknowingly Steve Austin’s final match for 19 years, his WrestleMania 19 encounter with The Rock was a significant clash of icons, showcasing their undeniable chemistry through counters, finishers, and brawling, with The Rock putting in considerable effort to compensate for Austin’s slower movement, resulting in a special match where The Rock finally secured a WrestleMania victory over his rival.
The Rock (WWE WrestleMania 17) Cagematch.net Rating: 8.42
The main event of WrestleMania 17 was a phenomenal Attitude Era battle between The Rock and Steve Austin, rich with history, hatred, and world-class psychology, captivating a raucous audience despite its walk-and-brawl style that prioritized character work and atmosphere over technical precision, famously ending with Austin’s shocking heel turn and alliance with Vince McMahon.
NEW YORK – MARCH 28: Wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin speaks at the press conference held by Battle of the Billionaires to announce the details of Wrestlemania 23 at Trump Tower on March 28, 2007… NEW YORK – MARCH 28: Wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin speaks at the press conference held by Battle of the Billionaires to announce the details of Wrestlemania 23 at Trump Tower on March 28, 2007 in New York City.
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Considered by many to be one of WWE’s greatest matches, Steve Austin’s submission match against Bret Hart at WrestleMania 13 was a perfectly wrestled war featuring incredible technical work, violence, and a masterful double turn, captivating the audience and establishing Austin as a resilient force even in defeat, leaving him looking like a world-beater despite the loss.
This is such a good match that WWE is inducting it into their Hall of Fame next Friday.
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