The fact he still would expect to take a receipt at this point in his career says a lot

@colette2034

Жыл бұрын

With so many big, retired stars doing honest interviews and talking about their experiences, there's just a vibe the old schoolers have. I hope it continues. Rock, Austin, Taker- the way they discuss their careers and opponents is just so, almost wholesome. Their love for the industry and their opponents!

@victormendes7139

Жыл бұрын

It looks like back then wrestles always protected each other because they knew if they don't then soon enough a receipt was coming.

@mattrice3993

Жыл бұрын

Even at nearly 60 stone cold is still the toughest s.o.b

@Jake38nine

Жыл бұрын

​@@colette2034 wasn't Austin the one who called the now locker room soft though? Or was that just kayfabe? Because idk which to believe. It couldve been soft of KO to not give a receipt.

@dmdudes2

Жыл бұрын

@@colette2034 everyone thinks taker mean the guns hazing and the stabbings when he said the old school mentality was where it was at but nah this is what he meant and ko definitely got that mentality too

I’m sure KO would have let Austin hit him with whatever. He has so much respect for Austin.

@jspeck686

Жыл бұрын

Yeah on wwe rivals for stone cold vs bret hart you could tell that even as a Canadian he was very pro Steve over bret right from the start when he did this mocking laugh as the girl from Canada talked about how much bret meant to the country

@jamirimaj6880

Жыл бұрын

​@@jspeck686 You should see Austin vs Owen Hart at Survivor Series 1997. The pop Austin got from the Canadian fans was the last straw for him to get a mega babyface push.

@WilbertAdams1

Жыл бұрын

I would have too!!

@jspeck686

Жыл бұрын

@@jamirimaj6880 you think I didn't watch it live as a kid or something? I might have the old vcr recording of it somewhere

@EVILKIMMELSSP

10 ай бұрын

What makes it even cooler is Austin has so much respect for KO. Saw KO hit a stunner on RAW earlier and it feels so right for it to be like a torch.

KO is forever the man in my eyes. This man took care of Stone Cold in one main event then got rewarded for it with another. GOATED.

@jarviswood5

Жыл бұрын

I agree

@choke9270

Жыл бұрын

He’s not a goat of anything. Wish people would stop throwing that stupid acronym around. He’s a solid worker with some charisma. That’s it. Austin is the goat if you want to throw it around.

@markdavidwatene161

Жыл бұрын

​@@choke9270 Yeah for sure, the goat is reserved for retired legends of anything in life. That's how i see it

@Crasky1992

Жыл бұрын

​@@choke9270 He's closer to 'goat' status than just being a 'solid worker with some charisma'. KO is one of the best of his generation. He's consistently one of the most over performers, regardless of where he's worked, or how poorly he's been booked.

@SpiralSkylines

Жыл бұрын

@@choke9270 More of one than you’d ever amount to

KO knew what he had signed up for and didn't care since he got to work with the GOAT...and also get a hefty payday🤑.

@jarviswood5

Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@DREPR0787

Жыл бұрын

Oh hell yeah!

@StoneColdFlea

Жыл бұрын

Let’s be honest (and I mean this in the best way), he’d have done it for free too lol.

@Okkkkkkskskssj

Жыл бұрын

He didn’t work with cena mate

@jasonburnett4353

Жыл бұрын

​@@Okkkkkkskskssj what?

When you realise KO main evented 2 WrestleMania's back to back

@Cmjunkiegotnoballs

10 ай бұрын

Didn't he and seth done it in 2020

@AttackShadow3463

9 ай бұрын

@@Cmjunkiegotnoballs At WrestleMania 36 the Boneyard match between Undertaker & AJ Styles main evented night 1, & Brock Lesnar & Drew McIntyre main evented night 2.

@pedrogustavomoncadatapia417

9 ай бұрын

Cm punk is not happy about it

@sevenempestfxntoolsoad3183

8 ай бұрын

Fighting scsa of all fuckn people and made the tag titles a main event. Legendary

@spiscold50

7 ай бұрын

He didn't Roman did.

The fact that they let Owens give Stone Cold a suplex on the floor shows how much trust they had in him. There was a chance, especially with Austin's medical history, that a floor bump could have gone really badly, but it went as smooth as could be.

@kjl4983

Жыл бұрын

KO ain’t no Ridge Holland

@xxl_aydodamenace7605

Жыл бұрын

​@@kjl4983frl hopefully big e returns very soon

@Zt0X1C

Жыл бұрын

​@@kjl4983 As much as I didn't like that he injured E, even E himself said he feels no resentment towards Holland, nor blames him for that spot.

@kjl4983

Жыл бұрын

@@Zt0X1C I get that and injuries do happen in wrestling but if you can’t do a move on someone Big E’s size you shouldn’t attempt it to be safe. Big E could have literally died from Ridge’s mistake. E’s just too nice of a person to hold any resentment

@slapbass8723

Жыл бұрын

​​@@kjl4983 dude I think your being a little harsh on the guy he ain't no Nia jax he hasn't injured anyone else to date for what I know off accidents happen so much top guys have injured guys

Reminds me of what Taker said about Ric. He doesn't like chops at all but it's fucking Ric Flair. He was like "You're just going to have to chop me."

KO said he was so happy to work with stone cold He didn't even feel a thing

@thethreatwrestling.7053

Ай бұрын

Probably, he will after a chokeslam by The Threat.

I'm sure Kevin was thinking "Thank you sir, may I have another?" after every spud that landed and I would too.

@jaybee5315

11 ай бұрын

Nice Tommy Dreamer reference. That was what i was thinking after hearing Austin said KO didn't send any receipts for landing potatoes on him.

Lol Stone Cold Steve Austin laying it in on K.O. Was probably his child hood dream 😂😂😂😂😂

@iamdavejohnson

Жыл бұрын

Just like when Mox, as Ambrose, got Damien the snake laid on him by Jake the Snake and was smiling while it happened.

@Canada1st___

Жыл бұрын

I wont lie to you i normally would defend myself but if stone cold was punching me i wouldnt do anything 😂 weirdly enough its a dream of mine to get my ass beat by stone cold 😂😂😂😂😂

@acecashman1237

9 ай бұрын

​@@iamdavejohnsonXavier Woods did the same when the Dudley's hit the 3D on him

@Retroactive93

2 ай бұрын

@@Canada1st___agteed 😂

@Canada1st___

2 ай бұрын

@@Retroactive93 lmao

He obviously looks up to him , I mean, he took the mans finisher.

@StealingYourWiFi

11 ай бұрын

When KO first started using the stunner I just couldn't get behind it. But getting to work the main event of WM with one of the greatest of all time changed my mind lol. Now i can't see KO not using the stunner.

@ryanslater674

11 ай бұрын

It's cringe and he's terrible at it.

@Chris-il5de

9 ай бұрын

No he asked SCSA if he could use the stunner get it correct.

@ryanslater674

9 ай бұрын

@@Chris-il5de that's what he said though. I dont understand your argument. I mean of course he has to ask to use it or it comes off as disrespectful. Smark

@Rith9789

5 ай бұрын

He is the one who made it famous ​@LijuJohn

I never thought I'd see an Austin match in my time because I was born the same year, same month he retired from in ring action. I was so happy and appreciate being able to say I watched a Stone Cold match.

@PipingMaritimer

10 ай бұрын

This si so crazy to me that there's a whole generation of fans who missed Stone Cold. I'm so old 😅

@captaindeadpool2655

10 ай бұрын

@@PipingMaritimer I know. I feel old and I only started watching 06/07 as a toddler basically. I have a couple DVDs that are now 16 years old.

@acecashman1237

9 ай бұрын

Yeah before this the closest I had was watching him on WM23 as a special referee during Vince's feud with Trump

@Retroactive93

2 ай бұрын

@@PipingMaritimerman fr😂 🤦🏽‍♂️

KO ability to go from heel to baby face at the snap of a finger is amazing

@glitched7665

Ай бұрын

Meet big show:

Kevin owens became 1 of my favorite wrestlers ever that night. The way he took care of Austin that night and made him look great shows the worker he is

THE AMOUNT OF RESPECT I HAVE FOR OWENS IS INSANE

Props to KO for not sending a "receipt" back or getting frustrated. Knowing Austin hasn't been in the ring in so long.

@NoPitBullLeftBehind

Ай бұрын

Austin could of shoot kicked KO square in the nuts and KO still would of walked in the back saying he had the time of his life. Lol

I was never a KO fan but I’ll always respect him after giving fans what they really want.

When Stone Cold Steve Austin hits you with a few potatoes...YOU SAY THANK YOU SIR 😂

Really another level respect for KO because he was not just wrestling the guy who is retiring but actually guiding him & also taking care of him which is still another level.

Austin: I'm surprised you didn't throw a receipt. KO: Sir! If I threw a receipt at you I might accidentally turn your neck into dust

@LordScrambles1

Жыл бұрын

You say that, but the way Steve said "I haven't thrown a working punch in 19 years" makes me wonder if he hasn't gotten into a shoot or two since then. I wouldn't want to test it, but i bet that man is still solid enough to take a chin shot if he needs to.

@WaylonMoone

Жыл бұрын

Nah Stone colds a tough SOB for real, now giving it thats up in the air but he’s definitely tough, Remember Owens damaging his neck? God rest his soul but that suplex was erie to watch even today, and Austin still wrestled even after he was the face and kept going.

@curtissimmons2287

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@Jake38nine

Жыл бұрын

You underestimate the human body. If you gi through decades of wrestling, your body is going to be more resistant even when youre older. But of course the average person isnt going to take a punch well. It all depends on how and what people use their bodies for.

@Canada1st___

Жыл бұрын

Im shocked KO didnt get winded that fat ass is athletic

"I cant believe you didnt throw a receipt!" "Oh, I don't know, maybe it's because you're STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN"

They needed to fire 55 of 60 cameramen they had that night

I became a wrestling fan in 2007. So I didn’t get to witness the likes of Stone Cold, The Rock, Eddie Guerrero , Trish Stratus, Lita, or Mick Foley wrestling in their prime. I grew up with John Cena, Undertaker, Triple H, Edge, Randy Orton, Batista, The Hardys, Cm Punk, Rey Mysterio, Shelton Benjamin, Mr Kennedy, Mickie James, Melina, Beth Phoenix, Laycool, etc. I’m so happy that I got to witness a Steve wrestling in a match as an adult.

@cs77smith67

Жыл бұрын

U can always go back and look to see how it was

@FaysalIsGoated

Жыл бұрын

@@cs77smith67 I know, but it’s way better to watch it as it’s happening

The RESPECT he has for you, I'm sure he was like damn a receipt, It's YOU AUSTIN!!! Hit me harder😂

I knew it! He didn't work out or train. He just showed up and started throwing punches😂

@Matt-nw2te

Жыл бұрын

What?!

@scorpiusbalthazar4327

7 ай бұрын

That's just not true. It was widely known that he set up a ring on his property and was training for that match month's in advance, so I don't know what he's talking about here, but I'm sure I've seen he talk about it. I could be wrong.

KO is that fucking dude. This was so cool of him to do this for Austin and at the same time I bet he feels like it was a privelege. This had me feeling like a kid again.

I'm sure ko enjoyed every second of that ass whoopin.

I sincerely think K.O. is one of the absolute best workers in the business. He sells extremely realistically and protects his opponents. He was the perfect guy for Stone Cold to have a match with bc he could sell it like a real fight, protect Steve's image and body, all while not looking like a chump getting a beat down by an older guy then show up next show and still be a threat to whoever is next.

KO will be a legend by the time he retires He’s def one of the best currently, but we’ll look back on his career in 20 years or more & be like ‘yeah that was the dude’

Like how he stated "working punch" lol

I was there. Shi was awesome. Crowd went crazy

Best gift to the fans in the last 15 years.

He laughed because he was living out his childhood dream. Hell everyone's childhood dream. You could've broke every bone in his body and he'd still be grateful he got to do that match.

This part of the interview always is fascinating. For Stone Cold to be surprised that Kevin didn’t give him a receipt is beautiful. You’re freaking Stone Cold Steve Austin lol. But definitely respect it.

KO 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 understands respect wow what a performer

No matter where Stone Cold goes, that glass breaks.. arena just erupts 🔥🤘🤘

This was the most unexpectedly awesome match for me. I thought it would be cool just to see Austin in the ring, but they gave us a whole assed match.

That was a great match 😊

It looks like a game when Austin comes out....his entrance

Our hero is getting old😢

It’s so heartwarming to think Austin was waiting for a receipt, while KO thinking he was the luckiest person in the world to be on the other end of those punches.

KO is an attitude era quality wrestler

Thats FULL CIRCLE he started in Dallas Tx he finished in Dallas Tx I❤ being from Texas and Im glad Stone Cold is our Texas hero cheers🍻

"Man I can't believe you didn't throw a receipt" KO legitimately like "Man I can't believe I just had a WrestleMania match with ''Stone Cold'' Steve Austin"

This just makes me smile

I miss the flashes of the cameras in the crowd when people would walk out

If Austin punched me for real, I’d ask him for another😂

knowing how those guys worked back in Austin’s day, i’m sure KO would’ve taken just about anything

"Didn't throw a receipt" > That one suplex outside the ring tho

Just like in the 90s you always knew if Austin came to the ring to work based on his leg gear.

Owens was always a stone cold fan, and stone cold was always interested in Owens and thought he had potential. In a podcast, stone cold mentioned meeting a young KO, asking him for advice.

@Jake38nine

Жыл бұрын

Link please?

@MikeyP1983

Жыл бұрын

yeah I heard Austin talk about that and Kevin Owens was with Sami Zayn who Austin referred to as another guy lol

This match is still awesome two years later. Battle of the Stunners will always rule.

respect for KO has for austin, he was just so happy to get to wrestle him.

Tp have stone say he loves you is the highest achievement within the WWE

i was there live in thr cheap seats! cant believe i got to see stone cold wrestle

Respect for Austin. He got in the ring with an "Owens" after all these years.

That's how much of a pro ko is

KO made this match and rightfully so bcuz it was so good but Steve not wrestling for 19 years thats a long time but the nostalgia was awesome and KO loved it as much as we did.

Say whatever you want about KO but he has a huge respect for the wrestling business. His number one priority was to take care of Stone Cold, and that's what he did.

Much respect for KO he was solid in the ring and made sure stone cold was safe.

So happy I was there for this...

That match was amazing💯

Love this shit. K’o modeled his whole career off stone cold , stone cold clearly flattered not upset. Love to see it.

This was a perfect swan song.

I've been a Stone Cold Steve Austin since the beginning

KO probably felt like a little kid all over again just getting to be in a match with Stone Cold.

Love Steve - in my opinion the greatest to ever do it.

@beaux2585

Ай бұрын

Austin was the complete package as both an entertainer and a scripted wrestler. But the one guy no one ever wanted to face was Andre the Giant. By all accounts, the strongest man that ever entered the ring.

I’m glad my generation got to get blessed with a Stone Cold match.

KO and Stone Cold! Oh Hell yeah!!!

The business isnt dead, KO setting an example for the future stars of the next decades to come

KO is gonna be a huge star now that he's got the stunner, and ko is so awesome and he's one of the top 5 babyfaces

That pop was louder than anything at this year's WrestleMania

Kevin was like “I’d get shot in both knee caps just to have a segment with you. Do whatever you want man.” He respects the business and stone cold’s legacy too much to even imagine hurting him.

That stage was one of the best of all time. I’ve been watching for 35 years. I know.

RESPECT!

KO was like i throw that damn recipe in the trash son whaaaaaat???

Stone Cold expecting a receipt at this time in his career is adorable. Kevin Owens would take every cut or bruise like a badge of honor.

I was at WM38... IT WAS AWESOME!!!

I have my “what? Austin 3:16” shirt on right now 😂

what a feeling he must have had no pain at all when it's your hero working with ya

KO LOVED every punch !! And of course he wasn't gonna hit steve back.. he was in the match of his career, against a GOAT who only returned to allow Kevin to have a special match at mania.. it was an awesome match !

so awesome you interviewed the greatest ever to lace up the boots..

Like this a thousand times

I bet it just felt like riding a bike again, you never lose it

If im KO and I got the chance to work with Steve im doing exactly what he did. Youre in Texas first of all. Secondly, its Stone Cold and youre getting hella screen time and hes there to rile up the crowd. Man im taking whatever bumps are necessary in that moment. Because long as that crowd leaves with a memory im good. Lastly, it was Wrestlemania

Kevin owens would fit into truly any era of wrestling

I sure KO didn’t mind for the fact that he main evented WrestleMania with Stone Cold

Stone cold could’ve hit me with an 18 wheeler and I wouldn’t give him a receipt 😂

Lmao thats funny af. Props to KO.

Not a fan of this era But am now a fan of the level of respect KO had for a legend as Stone Cold

WWE needs stone cold as manager in 2024

@immunesicness4950

20 күн бұрын

I said it I'll be the #1 to say so let Austin know

When Austin gives you potatoes, KO makes poutine

KO EARNED SCSA respect and today uses the Stone Cold Stunner as homage

Oh Hell Yeah!

Also, although not much, both KO and Austin comment on the match in WWE 2k24’s Showcase mode which I thought it was quite wholesome. So for anyone interested you can look it up online or play the game.

Austin didn’t have that pep in his step when walking out😢 he actually looked nervous

It’s kind of funny seeing the crowd with phones when older clips of Steve coming out are people waving their arms and posters around

A fight with stone cold after 19 years is bigger then whatever champioship oh hell yeah 🍻🍺

You can absolutely refuse to work with someone if you don’t feel they work safely enough or if they’re not a right fit for your character to go against why not. I still stand behind Steve walking out in 02 cause they wanted him to lose to lesnar in a KOTR qualifying match with no build up the booking has to make sense.

I love wrestling returnw where it looks like their theme song summoned a confused wrestler who just walks out and starts punching whoever is closest to the ring