Stone Cold Steve Austin

Date of Birth: December 18, 1964

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Biography

Stone Cold Steve Austin, born Steven James Anderson, later Steven James Williams, is a celebrated American actor, television host, and retired professional wrestler. He was born on December 18, 1964, in Austin, Texas. Known for his tenure with WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), Austin gained international fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s for his rebellious, beer-drinking, anti-authority character, which resonated with fans and made him one of the most popular and profitable stars in wrestling history. Austin’s wrestling career began in 1989, but it was his move to WWE in 1995 that catapulted him to superstardom. His “Stone Cold” persona became iconic, and his feuds with Vince McMahon, The Rock, and other top wrestlers are legendary. He won 19 championships throughout his wrestling career, including six WWE Championships and three Royal Rumbles. After retiring from in-ring competition in 2003 due to a series of knee and neck injuries, Austin transitioned into acting and television. He hosted the reality competition show “Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge” and has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including “The Expendables” and “Grown Ups 2.”

5 Interesting Facts about Stone Cold Steve Austin

1. Stone Cold Steve Austin’s signature catchphrase, “Austin 3:16,” originated from his victory speech after winning the 1996 King of the Ring tournament.

2. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009.

3. Austin has his own line of beer called “Broken Skull IPA,” produced by El Segundo Brewing Company.

4. Before becoming a professional wrestler, Austin earned a football scholarship to the University of North Texas.

5. He once held the record for the highest-grossing pay-per-view event in WWE history with WrestleMania X-Seven in 2001.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Stone Cold Steve Austin

1. “And that’s the bottom line, ’cause Stone Cold said so!”

2. “Austin 3:16 says I just whooped your ass!”

3. “DTA: Don’t Trust Anybody!”

4. “I’m Stone Cold Steve Austin. I don’t dance, son!”

5. “If you put the letter ‘S’ in front of ‘Hitman,’ you’ve had my exact opinion of Bret Hart.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Stone Cold Steve Austin is estimated to be around $30 million.

Children

Stone Cold Steve Austin has two daughters, Stephanie and Cassidy, from his marriage with his second wife, Jeannie Clark. He also adopted Jeannie’s daughter, Jade, from a previous relationship.