Former WWE Superstar claims Stone Cold Steve Austin took a gimmick intended for him
WWE legend Stone Cold Steve Austin is one of the most popular performers in professional wrestling history. The Texas Rattlesnake has been part of many memorable moments in addition to the multiple titles he has won over the years. However, one of his previous monikers was apparently slated to be for another star.
The real-life Steven James Williams debuted in the Stamford-based wrestling promotion under the name The Ringmaster. He used the name for over a year before switching to the “Stone Cold” Steve Austin gimmick. Former WWE Superstar Adam Bomb recently revealed that the name The Ringmaster was originally offered to him.
In an interview with Teddy Long and Mac Davis on Road Trip After Hours, the two-time WCW World Tag Team Champion stated that WWE offered him three different ring names, including The Ringmaster. The 60-year-old further explained why he chose the name Adam Bomb:
“There were three [names he was presented with]. There was one that sort of tied my military career to a character. The second one was Adam Bomb. The third one was The Ringmaster.” He continued, “Back in those days, what they did is they trademarked a lot of names. Adam Bomb, and of course, Steve Austin’s gimmick later on, of course, but they sort of had that in the bank, and they brought it out, but that was one of the names. At the time, I felt of the three, I think that I could do the most with Adam Bomb, being a Three Mile Island deal with a nuclear monster. I felt like I could do a lot more with it. So that’s why I chose that one.”[H/T:WrestlingNews.co]
You can check out the entire conversation in the video below:
Stone Cold Steve Austin reveals he needs to undergo surgery
Stone Cold Steve Austin has suffered from several injuries throughout his career. The 59-year-old recently opened up about his physical health.
During a recent appearance on Bobbycast, the multi-time World Champion spoke about the long-standing knee issues he has had. Austin added he needs to go under a knife to replace his left knee immediately:
“So, anyway, subsequently, that’s what led to all my knee issues down the road and I’ve had ACL, PCL put in there from cadaver ligaments several years ago and you know, if I’m telling you like it is and I will, I need a new left knee here pretty quick,” he said.
Stone Cold Steve Austin came out of retirement to lock horns with Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 38. The Bionic Redneck defeated The Prizefighter in a highly entertaining bout. It remains to be seen if he will ever return to in-ring action.
Source: Sportskeeda
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