Wrestlemania 38 was a sight to behold for the Texas audience as well as for the entire WWE Universe as Stone Cold Steve Austin returned to action. After 19 long years, the legendary wrestler competed in a match that also appeared to be his final in-ring competition.
The WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin officially declared this latest bygone match at Wrestlemania 38 Night One to be his final match which ended in a win over Kevin Owens, Austin accepted Owens’ impromptu challenge for a No Holds Barred Match, after appearing as a guest on the KO Show.
WWE Wrestlemania 38: Stone Cold Steve Austin Was Always Ready For A Fight Sequence
In the closing stages of the match, Owens swung a steel chair at Austin but missed the shot. The chair bounced off the top rope and struck Owens in the face. Austin capitalized on it and delivered a Stone Cold Stunner to get the pin-fall win.
During the KO Show verbal segment, Austin mentioned that Dallas, Texas is where he had his very first match and he’d be glad to have his last at the same place. Thereby, Austin also confirmed his retirement match against Owens at Wrestlemania 38.
Wrestlemania 38 Night One was headlined by Stone Cold
Austin coming back at the Show of Shows obviously led the Social media buzzing for the past several days. The 57-year-old superstar did a stunning performance in his in-ring comeback that led to the likes of WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Shiek, Mick Foley, MMA legend Daniel Cormier, Sasha Banks, Mickie James, dual champ Deonna Purrazzo and many more reacting to the appearance.
HELL YEAH ? @steveaustinBSR
— The Virtuosa (@DeonnaPurrazzo) April 3, 2022
Austin just gave us every last drop he had left in his tank.
KO bumped his ass off.
Amazing segment…should it have gone on last?
What did you think of night 1 of #WrestleMania ?
Match of the night?@BustedOpenRadio pic.twitter.com/cnOt3nfTS1
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) April 3, 2022
I fn love @steveaustinBSR #WrestleMania
— Mercedes Varnado (@SashaBanksWWE) April 3, 2022
@steveaustinBSR just worked at :20 min no holds barred match at 57 years old. Salute champ that was awesome
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) April 3, 2022
As seen in the Wrestlemania 38 Night One main event match, Austin dominated for most of the part, which was a typical No Holds Barred bout with lots of brawling all over the arena. Austin digested a few suplexes, kicks, punches, and a Stunner to sell some bumps. The match eventually ended in the ring with a Stone Cold Stunner as Austin got the win over Owens.
After the match, Austin also enjoyed a few beers as Owens was taken into police custody for going loud mouth against Texas. The beer bash continued for some more minutes before WrestleMania 38 Night One finally went off the air with the legendary name celebrating to the cheers of the live audience around the AT&T Stadium.
