One of the most popular American wrestlers of all time is Steve Austin, also known as Steven James Williams. Austin, who possesses both acting and TV experience, has recently retired from the world of wrestling. However, during his stint with the wrestling world, he held 19 championships, including six ‘World Wrestling Federation (WWF) Championships,’ two ‘Intercontinental Championships,’ four ‘WWF Tag Team Championships,’ two ‘World Championship Wrestling (WCW) United States Heavyweight Championships,’ and two ‘WCW World Television Championships.’ He started his wrestling career with the ‘WCW’ in 1991, and was soon signed by the ‘WWF,’ now ‘World Wrestling Entertainment’ (WWE.
In the 1990s, he became the poster boy of WWE and gained mainstream popularity. All over the world, his anti-hero image of drinking beer and defying authority brought him much popularity. His infamous name is ‘The Texas Rattlesnake,’ and his signature move, the ‘Stone Cold Stunner,’ always caused his audience to gasp in amazement.
| Real Name/Full Name | Steven James Anderson |
| Date Of Birth | 18 December 1964 |
| Age | 59 years old |
| Birthplace | Victoria, Texas, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inch |
| Weight | 144 kg |
| Spouse | Kristin Austin |
| Children | Jade Adams, Stephanie, Loren, Cassidy Williams. |
| Siblings | Scott, Kevin, Jeff, and Jennifer. |
| Profession | Actor, Producer, and Professional Wrestler |
| Net worth | $30 Million. |
Biography
Austin, Texas, United States was the birthplace of Steven James Anderson on December 18, 1964. James and Beverly Anderson separated when he was only a year old, resulting in many ups and downs in his childhood. The surname Williams was given to Austin by his stepfather, Ken Williams, who married his mother in 1968.
Most of Steve Austin’s childhood was spent in Edna, Texas, where he graduated from Edna High School. At Wharton County Junior College, he was awarded a football scholarship and later a full scholarship by the University of North Texas.
Personal Life
On November 24, 1990, Austin married Kathryn Burrhus, the person he loved most at high school. His marriage to Burrhus came to an end when he began dating Chris Adams’ former girlfriend, Jeanie Clarke, also known as ‘Lady Blossom’.
On December 18, 1992, Austin and Clarke tied the knot. They were soon blessed with two daughters, Stephanie and Cassidy. Jade, the daughter of Clarke, was also adopted by Austin and Chris. Austin and Clarke ended their marriage in 1999.
On September 13, 2000, Austin wed his wrestling valet, Debra Marshall. In 2002, Austin was charged with domestic violence by Debra. On June 15, she contacted the police and informed them that Austin had assaulted her on the head, back, and legs before leaving the house. He divorced Debra in 2003.
He married his fourth wife, Kristin, in 2009.
Career
In 1989, Tone Cold began his wrestling career by joining Chris Adams’ school at the Dallas Sportatorium, where he trained. In 1991, Austin made his first appearance on WCW, defeating Bobby Eaton and winning his first WCW World Television Championship. He was a member of the Dangerous Alliance faction during his time at WCW. In 1993, he formed a tag team called The Hollywood Blonds with Brian Pillman. The ‘WCW Tag Team Championship’ was won and held by them for five months. Stone Cold also participated in the 1995 edition of ‘Extreme Championship Wrestling’ (ECW).
After finally joining ‘WCW’, he took on the nickname ‘Stunning.’ In 1991, he made his ‘WCW’ debut, defeating Bobby Eaton and winning his first ‘WCW World Television Championship. Paul E’s ‘The Dangerous Alliance’ was the group he joined, but it disbanded within a few months. Austin’s title was lost to Ricky Steamboat after he defended it for a while. In 1993, he teamed up with Brian Pillman to form the tag-team ‘The Hollywood Blonds’. The ‘WCW Tag Team Championship’ was won by them and they held it for five months.
From 1996 till the time of his retirement, Austin won 1996 King of the Ring tournament as well as 1997, 1998 and 2001 Royal Rumbles, making him the only wrestler to win the competition thrice. He has won six WWF World Heavyweight Championships, two Intercontinental Championships, and four WWF Tag Team Championships. He is also the fifth Triple Crown champion in WWE.
At ‘Wrestlemania XIX’ in 2003, he faced The Rock in his final official match. His opponent, The Rock, defeated him. Eric Bischoff terminated him as part of the storyline on the upcoming Raw episode. The next day, Austin announced his retirement on WWE. He acknowledged that he had exercised his body contrary to his doctor’s advice.
He returned to his non-wrestling role as the ‘Sheriff’ of Raw from 2003 to 2004. After appearing on and off the screen for some time, Austin eventually parted ways with WWE. In January 2018, he made his final appearance on Raw’s 25th anniversary. Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon were stunned by his performance of a ‘Stone Cold Stunner’.
Stone Cold Achievements
- Stone Cold is a two-time WCW World Television Champion
- Stone Cold is a two-time WCW United States Heavyweight Champion
- Stone Cold is a one-time WCW World Tag Team Champion with Brian Pillman
- He is a one-time NWA World Tag Team Champion with Brian Pillman
- Austin is a six-time WWF Champion
- He is a two-time WWF Intercontinental Champion
- Austin is a one-time Million Dollar Champion
- Austin is a four-time WWF Tag Team Champion with Michaels, Dude Love, The Undertaker, and Triple H.
- King of the Ring winner in 1996
- Royal Rumble winner (1997, 1998, 2001)
Filmography
‘The Longest Yard’ was Austin’s debut film in 2005. He has also appeared in notable movies like ‘The Condemned’ (2007), ‘The Expendables’ (2010), ‘Grown Ups 2’ (2013), and ‘Finders Keepers’ (2014). He made his last movie appearance in ‘Smosh: The Movie’, where he played himself. His first appearance on TV was as himself in ‘V.I.P.’
His TV shows that he has appeared on include ‘Celebrity Deathmatch’ (1998–2002), ‘Nash Bridges’ (1999–2000), ‘Dilbert’ (2005), ‘The Bernie Mac Show’ (2005), and ‘Chuck’ (2010). Austin has been responsible for hosting TV shows like ‘Tough Enough’ (2011) and ‘Redneck Island’ (2012-2016).
Net Worth
Stone Cold Steve Austin is an American actor, producer, and retired professional wrestler who has a net worth of $30 million. In his career as a professional wrestler, Steve Austin has won six world championships and three Royal Rumbles, among other titles.
Social Media
| Platform | Username | Followers |
| @steveaustinbsr | 6.9M | |
| YouTube | @AttitudePOP | 1.75M |
| X(Twitter) | @steveaustinBSR | 4.6M |
