Stone Cold Steve Austin has revealed that he is physically capable of returning to the ring, though he has no immediate plans to do so.
The WWE Hall of Famer appeared on Insight with Chris Van Vliet for an in-depth interview from his Broken Skull Ranch in Nevada. When asked whether he could still compete, Austin provided a surprisingly candid response.
CVV observed: "You look like you could still go."
Austin: "I could," he confirmed.
CVV: "Would you?"
Austin: Probably not. I'll say that. But you never say never."
Austin's comments come nearly four years after his triumphant return at WrestleMania 38 in Dallas, where he defeated Kevin Owens in what was his first match in 19 years. The Texas Rattlesnake admitted he rushed through that match and wished he had savored it more.
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WWE had pitched Austin for WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia, but the timing simply did not align with his schedule. "Was it pitched to me? Or did they want me there? Yeah," Austin acknowledged. "But I wasn't in a position to go. Sometimes the multi-billion dollar company has an idea that the dude that has the metal shop, it just don't work."
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The 61-year-old recently underwent knee replacement surgery in December 2024, which has significantly improved his mobility. "I was thinking, why didn't I do this sooner?" he said of the procedure, noting that arthritis had been affecting him so severely that he was limping without even realizing it.
Austin follows a strict fitness regimen that began in fifth grade and continues to this day, subscribing to The Undertaker's philosophy that "motion is lotion" when it comes to maintaining physical health at an advanced age.
While another in-ring appearance remains unlikely, Austin's refusal to close the door entirely will undoubtedly fuel speculation about a potential farewell match down the line.
