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There have been many memorable and timeless catchphrases throughout WWE history, but few have altered the very fabric of reality quite like “Austin 3:16.

But Austin was about to turn classic wrestling rules about who was the good guy and the bad guy right on their heads.Yet when all those pieces come together at the right time, they create something iconic and unforgettable. As we all know, Austin would soon after become wrestling's greatest antihero character and become the industry's most popular talent ever, leading the industry into its greatest boom period in history and making wrestling a legitimate part of the entertainment world.

Roberts had earlier cut a promo using bible verses and scripture and upon finding out about this, Austin had an idea. Inspired by a TV special on serial killer/mob hitman Richard Kuklinski (known as "The Ice Man"), Austin created his new "Stone Cold" persona, which would see him become a cold, ruthless, and violent wrestler who showed no compassion or humanity for his opponents.Stone Cold" Steve Austin cuts his iconic "Austin 3:16" promo with Dok Hendrix at the 1996 King of the Ring, courtesy of WWE. Now totally clad in black, Austin incorporated some of his own personality into his new character, giving him a heavy metal edge. years and millions of dollars in revenue later, it might be hard to think of it as just that simple, but then that's the appeal of the exceptional everyman character that is Austin. Stone Cold" Steve Austin begins his meteoric rise in WWE with an unforgettable speech after winning King of the Ring on June 23, 1996. About Ryan FassettAs a lifelong fan of movies, comics, wrestling, and collectibles, Ryan is excited to share his thoughts on all of it with you.