“Stone Cold” Steve Austin Poised for Shocking WWE Raw Appearance in Texas
The Texas Rattlesnake might be about to rattle the WWE Universe once again. According to multiple reports, WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin could be making a surprise appearance on the March 16 episode of Monday Night Raw, which takes place in San Antonio, Texas—and the timing couldn’t be more perfect.
For those keeping score at home, March 16 carries special significance for Austin fans. It’s 3/16—a date that naturally aligns with his legendary “Austin 3:16” catchphrase that became a cultural phenomenon during the Attitude Era. Add in the fact that Austin is a proud Texan, and the pieces seem to be falling into place for something memorable.
The wrestling world hasn’t seen the last of Austin in a WWE ring, but his appearances have become increasingly rare since his unexpected return to in-ring competition at WrestleMania 38 in April 2022. That night in Arlington, Texas, the 58-year-old legend stepped between the ropes for his first actual match in 19 years, stunning Kevin Owens with a No Holds Barred beatdown before planting him with the iconic Stone Cold Stunner for the win.
It was a surreal moment for fans who remembered Austin’s emotional retirement after WrestleMania XIX in 2003. Nobody expected to see him wrestle again—and yet, there he was, beer in hand, middle fingers raised, exactly as fans remembered him.
Most recently, Austin popped up at WrestleMania 41 in April 2025, where he delivered one of those unforgettable sports entertainment moments by driving an ATV to ringside and spectacularly crashing it into the barricade. The same weekend, WWE doubled down on his legacy by announcing him as a two-time Hall of Famer—this time honoring his iconic WrestleMania 13 submission match against Bret Hart as an “Immortal Moment.”
Now the buzz is building again.
Wrestling insider WrestleVotes reports that WWE officials are optimistic about Austin showing up at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The company hasn’t confirmed anything publicly—they rarely do when it comes to surprises—but the optimism backstage suggests something could be brewing.
The March 16 Raw is already shaping up as a significant stop on the road to WrestleMania 42. CM Punk, Becky Lynch, The Usos, Penta, and Stephanie Vaquer are all advertised to appear. Adding Stone Cold to that mix would turn a solid show into must-see television.
Austin has made it clear in recent years that he’s not looking to wrestle regularly, but a surprise appearance? A glass-raising moment? Maybe even a Stunner for someone who deserves it? That’s always on the table when the Rattlesnake is in the building.
San Antonio might just hear those glass shatter one more time.
