Stone Cold Steve Austin talks about his match with Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 38 in Dallas
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I’m sure KO would have let Austin hit him with whatever. He has so much respect for Austin.
Yeah on wwe rivals for stone cold vs bret hart you could tell that even as a Canadian he was very pro Steve over bret right from the start when he did this mocking laugh as the girl from Canada talked about how much bret meant to the country
@@jspeck686 You should see Austin vs Owen Hart at Survivor Series 1997. The pop Austin got from the Canadian fans was the last straw for him to get a mega babyface push.
I would have too!!
@@jamirimaj6880 you think I didn't watch it live as a kid or something? I might have the old vcr recording of it somewhere
What makes it even cooler is Austin has so much respect for KO. Saw KO hit a stunner on RAW earlier and it feels so right for it to be like a torch.
The fact he still would expect to take a receipt at this point in his career says a lot
With so many big, retired stars doing honest interviews and talking about their experiences, there's just a vibe the old schoolers have. I hope it continues. Rock, Austin, Taker- the way they discuss their careers and opponents is just so, almost wholesome. Their love for the industry and their opponents!
It looks like back then wrestles always protected each other because they knew if they don't then soon enough a receipt was coming.
Even at nearly 60 stone cold is still the toughest s.o.b
@@colette2034 wasn't Austin the one who called the now locker room soft though? Or was that just kayfabe? Because idk which to believe. It couldve been soft of KO to not give a receipt.
@@colette2034 everyone thinks taker mean the guns hazing and the stabbings when he said the old school mentality was where it was at but nah this is what he meant and ko definitely got that mentality too
KO knew what he had signed up for and didn't care since he got to work with the GOAT...and also get a hefty payday🤑.
Exactly
Oh hell yeah!
Let’s be honest (and I mean this in the best way), he’d have done it for free too lol.
He didn’t work with cena mate
@@Okkkkkkskskssj what?
KO is forever the man in my eyes. This man took care of Stone Cold in one main event then got rewarded for it with another. GOATED.
I agree
He’s not a goat of anything. Wish people would stop throwing that stupid acronym around. He’s a solid worker with some charisma. That’s it. Austin is the goat if you want to throw it around.
@@choke9270 Yeah for sure, the goat is reserved for retired legends of anything in life. That's how i see it
@@choke9270 He's closer to 'goat' status than just being a 'solid worker with some charisma'. KO is one of the best of his generation. He's consistently one of the most over performers, regardless of where he's worked, or how poorly he's been booked.
@@choke9270 More of one than you’d ever amount to
When you realise KO main evented 2 WrestleMania's back to back
Didn't he and seth done it in 2020
@@Cmjunkiegotnoballs At WrestleMania 36 the Boneyard match between Undertaker & AJ Styles main evented night 1, & Brock Lesnar & Drew McIntyre main evented night 2.
Cm punk is not happy about it
Fighting scsa of all fuckn people and made the tag titles a main event. Legendary
He didn't Roman did.
The fact that they let Owens give Stone Cold a suplex on the floor shows how much trust they had in him. There was a chance, especially with Austin's medical history, that a floor bump could have gone really badly, but it went as smooth as could be.
KO ain’t no Ridge Holland
@@kjl4983frl hopefully big e returns very soon
@@kjl4983 As much as I didn't like that he injured E, even E himself said he feels no resentment towards Holland, nor blames him for that spot.
@@Zt0X1C I get that and injuries do happen in wrestling but if you can’t do a move on someone Big E’s size you shouldn’t attempt it to be safe. Big E could have literally died from Ridge’s mistake. E’s just too nice of a person to hold any resentment
@@kjl4983 dude I think your being a little harsh on the guy he ain't no Nia jax he hasn't injured anyone else to date for what I know off accidents happen so much top guys have injured guys
Reminds me of what Taker said about Ric. He doesn't like chops at all but it's fucking Ric Flair. He was like "You're just going to have to chop me."
KO said he was so happy to work with stone cold He didn't even feel a thing
Probably, he will after a chokeslam by The Threat.
I'm sure Kevin was thinking "Thank you sir, may I have another?" after every spud that landed and I would too.
Nice Tommy Dreamer reference. That was what i was thinking after hearing Austin said KO didn't send any receipts for landing potatoes on him.
Lol Stone Cold Steve Austin laying it in on K.O. Was probably his child hood dream 😂😂😂😂😂
Just like when Mox, as Ambrose, got Damien the snake laid on him by Jake the Snake and was smiling while it happened.
I wont lie to you i normally would defend myself but if stone cold was punching me i wouldnt do anything 😂 weirdly enough its a dream of mine to get my ass beat by stone cold 😂😂😂😂😂
@@iamdavejohnsonXavier Woods did the same when the Dudley's hit the 3D on him
@@Canada1st_agteed 😂
@@Retroactive93 lmao
He obviously looks up to him , I mean, he took the mans finisher.
When KO first started using the stunner I just couldn't get behind it. But getting to work the main event of WM with one of the greatest of all time changed my mind lol. Now i can't see KO not using the stunner.
It's cringe and he's terrible at it.
No he asked SCSA if he could use the stunner get it correct.
@@Chris-il5de that's what he said though. I dont understand your argument. I mean of course he has to ask to use it or it comes off as disrespectful. Smark
Stunner is not Stone Cold's finisher...he took it from someone else himself.
I never thought I'd see an Austin match in my time because I was born the same year, same month he retired from in ring action. I was so happy and appreciate being able to say I watched a Stone Cold match.
This si so crazy to me that there's a whole generation of fans who missed Stone Cold. I'm so old 😅
@@PipingMaritimer I know. I feel old and I only started watching 06/07 as a toddler basically. I have a couple DVDs that are now 16 years old.
Yeah before this the closest I had was watching him on WM23 as a special referee during Vince's feud with Trump
@@PipingMaritimerman fr😂 🤦🏽♂️
KO ability to go from heel to baby face at the snap of a finger is amazing
Meet big show:
Kevin owens became 1 of my favorite wrestlers ever that night. The way he took care of Austin that night and made him look great shows the worker he is
Austin: I'm surprised you didn't throw a receipt. KO: Sir! If I threw a receipt at you I might accidentally turn your neck into dust
You say that, but the way Steve said "I haven't thrown a working punch in 19 years" makes me wonder if he hasn't gotten into a shoot or two since then. I wouldn't want to test it, but i bet that man is still solid enough to take a chin shot if he needs to.
Nah Stone colds a tough SOB for real, now giving it thats up in the air but he’s definitely tough, Remember Owens damaging his neck? God rest his soul but that suplex was erie to watch even today, and Austin still wrestled even after he was the face and kept going.
😂😂😂
You underestimate the human body. If you gi through decades of wrestling, your body is going to be more resistant even when youre older. But of course the average person isnt going to take a punch well. It all depends on how and what people use their bodies for.
Im shocked KO didnt get winded that fat ass is athletic
Props to KO for not sending a "receipt" back or getting frustrated. Knowing Austin hasn't been in the ring in so long.
Austin could of shoot kicked KO square in the nuts and KO still would of walked in the back saying he had the time of his life. Lol
I was never a KO fan but I’ll always respect him after giving fans what they really want.
Really another level respect for KO because he was not just wrestling the guy who is retiring but actually guiding him & also taking care of him which is still another level.
I became a wrestling fan in 2007. So I didn’t get to witness the likes of Stone Cold, The Rock, Eddie Guerrero , Trish Stratus, Lita, or Mick Foley wrestling in their prime. I grew up with John Cena, Undertaker, Triple H, Edge, Randy Orton, Batista, The Hardys, Cm Punk, Rey Mysterio, Shelton Benjamin, Mr Kennedy, Mickie James, Melina, Beth Phoenix, Laycool, etc. I’m so happy that I got to witness a Steve wrestling in a match as an adult.
U can always go back and look to see how it was
@@cs77smith67 I know, but it’s way better to watch it as it’s happening
They needed to fire 55 of 60 cameramen they had that night
I'm sure ko enjoyed every second of that ass whoopin.
KO is that fucking dude. This was so cool of him to do this for Austin and at the same time I bet he feels like it was a privelege. This had me feeling like a kid again.
I knew it! He didn't work out or train. He just showed up and started throwing punches😂
What?!
That's just not true. It was widely known that he set up a ring on his property and was training for that match month's in advance, so I don't know what he's talking about here, but I'm sure I've seen he talk about it. I could be wrong.
KO will be a legend by the time he retires He’s def one of the best currently, but we’ll look back on his career in 20 years or more & be like ‘yeah that was the dude’
I sincerely think K.O. is one of the absolute best workers in the business. He sells extremely realistically and protects his opponents. He was the perfect guy for Stone Cold to have a match with bc he could sell it like a real fight, protect Steve's image and body, all while not looking like a chump getting a beat down by an older guy then show up next show and still be a threat to whoever is next.
Like how he stated "working punch" lol
I was there. Shi was awesome. Crowd went crazy
Best gift to the fans in the last 15 years.
The RESPECT he has for you, I'm sure he was like damn a receipt, It's YOU AUSTIN!!! Hit me harder😂
KO 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 understands respect wow what a performer
THE AMOUNT OF RESPECT I HAVE FOR OWENS IS INSANE
Say whatever you want about KO but he has a huge respect for the wrestling business. His number one priority was to take care of Stone Cold, and that's what he did.
No matter where Stone Cold goes, that glass breaks.. arena just erupts 🔥🤘🤘
knowing how those guys worked back in Austin’s day, i’m sure KO would’ve taken just about anything
Also, although not much, both KO and Austin comment on the match in WWE 2k24’s Showcase mode which I thought it was quite wholesome. So for anyone interested you can look it up online or play the game.
Owens was always a stone cold fan, and stone cold was always interested in Owens and thought he had potential. In a podcast, stone cold mentioned meeting a young KO, asking him for advice.
Link please?
yeah I heard Austin talk about that and Kevin Owens was with Sami Zayn who Austin referred to as another guy lol
That pop was louder than anything at this year's WrestleMania
This was the most unexpectedly awesome match for me. I thought it would be cool just to see Austin in the ring, but they gave us a whole assed match.
KO is gonna be a huge star now that he's got the stunner, and ko is so awesome and he's one of the top 5 babyfaces
That was a great match 😊
Our hero is getting old😢
I've been a Stone Cold Steve Austin since the beginning
"Man I can't believe you didn't throw a receipt" KO legitimately like "Man I can't believe I just had a WrestleMania match with ''Stone Cold'' Steve Austin"
Just like in the 90s you always knew if Austin came to the ring to work based on his leg gear.
If Austin punched me for real, I’d ask him for another😂
This just makes me smile
Much respect for KO he was solid in the ring and made sure stone cold was safe.
Stone cold has the best rivarly with canadian wrestlers
This match is still awesome two years later. Battle of the Stunners will always rule.
A fight with stone cold after 19 years is bigger then whatever champioship oh hell yeah 🍻🍺
Love Steve - in my opinion the greatest to ever do it.
Austin was the complete package as both an entertainer and a scripted wrestler. But the one guy no one ever wanted to face was Andre the Giant. By all accounts, the strongest man that ever entered the ring.
KO EARNED SCSA respect and today uses the Stone Cold Stunner as homage
Love this shit. K’o modeled his whole career off stone cold , stone cold clearly flattered not upset. Love to see it.
Respect for Austin. He got in the ring with an "Owens" after all these years.
KO take care of the Rattlesnake that night. I thank him. His a legend for that. And that's the bottom line.
respect for KO has for austin, he was just so happy to get to wrestle him.
"I cant believe you didnt throw a receipt!" "Oh, I don't know, maybe it's because you're STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN"
That suplex on the concrete to Austin was enough of a receipt in my opinion lol
Tp have stone say he loves you is the highest achievement within the WWE
That match was amazing💯
I was at WM38... IT WAS AWESOME!!!
I sure KO didn’t mind for the fact that he main evented WrestleMania with Stone Cold
Thats FULL CIRCLE he started in Dallas Tx he finished in Dallas Tx I❤ being from Texas and Im glad Stone Cold is our Texas hero cheers🍻
I’m glad my generation got to get blessed with a Stone Cold match.
KO made this match and rightfully so bcuz it was so good but Steve not wrestling for 19 years thats a long time but the nostalgia was awesome and KO loved it as much as we did.
Kevin owens would fit into truly any era of wrestling
KO and Stone Cold! Oh Hell yeah!!!
The business isnt dead, KO setting an example for the future stars of the next decades to come
Not a fan of this era But am now a fan of the level of respect KO had for a legend as Stone Cold
That stage was one of the best of all time. I’ve been watching for 35 years. I know.
KO LOVED every punch !! And of course he wasn't gonna hit steve back.. he was in the match of his career, against a GOAT who only returned to allow Kevin to have a special match at mania.. it was an awesome match !
Stone Cold expecting a receipt at this time in his career is adorable. Kevin Owens would take every cut or bruise like a badge of honor.
I'm quite sure KO was loving every minute of it, and wanted it to look as good as possible regardless.
So happy I was there for this...
what a feeling he must have had no pain at all when it's your hero working with ya
When Stone Cold Steve Austin hits you with a few potatoes...YOU SAY THANK YOU SIR 😂
RESPECT!
Kevin is a true pro plus Steve is his idol.
Kevin Owens grew up a massive WWE guy so him to work with Austin one of his childhood heroes must have been such a thrill for him and a life achievement I think he probably would have let Austin throw him off the roof of the stadium never mind taking a few taters to the face
It looks like a game when Austin comes out....his entrance
Who honestly would even dream of giving Stone Cold a receipt? The man is quite literally the G.O.A.T and such an awesome dude and professional. I would take a full blown punch from Steve the entire match if it meant I got to be in the ring with him AT WRESTLEMANIA and sell the stone cold stunner in best way possible.
I bet it just felt like riding a bike again, you never lose it
You have to be really good if Stone Cold says that loves you
I have my “what? Austin 3:16” shirt on right now 😂
so awesome you interviewed the greatest ever to lace up the boots..
i was there live in thr cheap seats! cant believe i got to see stone cold wrestle
Like KO would ever throw Austin a receipt, that's like sacktapping God as you walk into heaven
When Austin gives you potatoes, KO makes poutine
And I’m sure KO didn’t mind at all considering he got to check that match of his bucket list
I love wrestling returnw where it looks like their theme song summoned a confused wrestler who just walks out and starts punching whoever is closest to the ring
Man I can't believe you didn't throw a recipe Stone Cold still got pro wrestling in his veins
Like this a thousand times
That's why KO is the 🐐 because he respects every superstar and legends so it's no problem for him to be squashed by stone cold for example.
KO was like i throw that damn recipe in the trash son whaaaaaat???
K.O was probably thinking "I'm getting stiffed by Stone Cold Steve Austin... This is Awesome!" 😂😂
What a professional!
Such a great moment , didn't bury wrestlers like Goldberg did and elevated the WrestleMania
I can only imagine how KO felt when they told him: " Hey, Stone Cold wants a match against you in the main event of Wrestlemania day 1"
Kevin Owens main evented 2 Manias in a row 😳
KO was too happy to be the guy who got to wrestle him.