Stone Cold Steve Austin confesses his biggest regret about his WWE WrestleMania 38 match

WWE legend Stone Cold Steve Austin has opened up about his in-ring return at WrestleMania 38, revealing what he regrets most about his match. Known as “The Texas Rattlesnake”, Austin made a shocking return to the ring after 19 long years, facing Kevin Owens in a No Holds Barred match during Night One’s main event. The match was a major highlight for fans, but Austin recently shared that he wishes he had approached it differently.

Stone Cold vs Kevin Owens: A WrestleMania Moment to Remember

At WrestleMania 38, Stone Cold squared off against Kevin Owens in a match that had the WWE Universe roaring. Austin won the match with a Stunner, proving that even after nearly two decades, he could still deliver an unforgettable fight.

However, during a recent chat with The Takedown on Sports Illustrated (SI), Austin reflected on that night and revealed his biggest regret — not savoring the moment enough with the crowd.

“I think I couldn’t hear the crowd as much as I wanted to. When I watched it back, the crowd was into it. It was very, very loud, yes, but I wish I would have taken more time, savored more moments, and worked the people a little bit more than I did.”

He further added:

“I think I was in a space of not knowing what I had and trying to be a little too frantic. I could have slowed down drastically and made that better. And I wish that I would have. I haven’t told too many people that, but I told you.”

This honest reflection shows how much Austin cares about delivering the best performance for his fans, even after all these years.

WWE Didn’t Send Stone Cold a Ring to Train Before the Match

Another surprising revelation Austin made was that WWE didn’t send him a ring to train with before the match. Despite the huge hype surrounding his return, Austin had no in-ring practice, which made his comeback even more challenging.

Speaking on the same interview, Austin shared:

“I was happy in a moment, but, you know, they didn’t send me a ring down. I didn’t have any timing.”

He also mentioned that Triple H, The Undertaker, and Hulk Hogan had warned him about how tough it would be to return after so long.

“Each one of them said something that was so true. Paul (Triple H) said, ‘You can come back, but you don’t know what you have, because you haven’t been out there.’ Undertaker said, ‘You’re not going to have any timing.’ He was right. I didn’t have any timing. Hell, I hadn’t hit a set of ropes in 19 years. Hadn’t thrown a punch in 19 years.”

Still, despite all these challenges, Austin pulled off an epic performance, proving why he is considered one of the greatest of all time.

Stone Cold’s Additional Appearance at WrestleMania 38 Night Two

Fans also got a bonus when Stone Cold showed up again on WrestleMania 38 Night Two. He delivered his famous Stone Cold Stunners to Pat McAfee, Vince McMahon, and Austin Theory, adding another unforgettable moment to his return weekend.

Even though Stone Cold Steve Austin’s in-ring return was a massive success, his recent confession shows that legends are their own biggest critics. Austin’s honesty about wishing to have slowed down and connected more with fans makes us appreciate his dedication even more. Whether or not Austin ever returns to the ring again, his WrestleMania 38 comeback remains one of WWE’s greatest moments, and fans will always cherish seeing “The Rattlesnake” back in action.

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