The Steve Austin Show

NFL Network analyst Heath Evans is an opinionated guy and not afraid to say what's on his mind! He's also a former Auburn Tiger, and played pro ball with Seattle, the Patriots, and the New Orleans Saints. He'll tell you why Tom Brady's the best quarterback in the game, what was different about a Drew Brees huddle and offense, how Bill Belichick manages to keep on winning, and what might have been for Peyton Manning had he not suffered that critical neck injury. He's breaking down the draft, Christian McCaffrey's NFL future, and Adrian Peterson's potential comeback with the Saints. He's also talking Nick Saban, CTE and football, his own combine and draft day, NFL owners and ownership, and staying healthy on and off the field. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Turns out one of the workin' man fans of the Steve Austin Show is also a workin' indie wrestler in Lafayette, Louisiana! Rhett Thibodeaux has his own ring, books, promotes, and wrestles! He also works matches with the first guy that Steve Austin ever stepped in the squared circle with - Frogman LeBlanc! Rhett and Steve talk Monday Night Wars, today's wrestlin' style, Chris Jericho's latest WWE run, high flyin' spots, and the time Rhett tried out for ECW as Retro Thibadeaux. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page is sharing all the details of his incredible Hall of Fame story - from who broke to news to where he was when he found out to how they managed to capture his reaction on film! He's also talking about his incredible speech, what he thought of Eric Bischoff's induction, having his daughters escort him to the stage, his tributes to Dusty Rhodes and Jody Hamilton, and burying the heat with Ric Flair. Plus, you'll hear about the infamous Pink Cadillac, how DDP was forced to give up the cigar gimmick at WCW, his baptism by fire with The Freebirds and Michael PS Hayes, and the night he met Jake The Snake Roberts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a bittersweet day at the Austin house! The Broken Skull Ranch in Tilden, Texas is no longer, but ALL of the memories (the good, the bad, and the ugly) remain! Steve and Kristin share some of their favorite stories from the ranch - the family nights of music, the hunts, Teddy Fowler, birthdays & anniversaries, and also a few of the things they don't miss AT ALL - like the incredible Texas heat, the bugs, and the 1500 mile journey each way. Steve's also answering your questions about the ranch, and contemplating the location of the future Broken Skull Ranch...because YES, the brand lives on! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve Austin drove his pickup truck from Tilden, Texas to Marina Del Rey, California, and had a heck of an adventure. He's got road stories involving the Highway Patrol, KAO campgrounds, wayward trailers, Edna, Texas, and saying goodbye to the Broken Skull Ranch. Plus, Steve clears the air about his relationship with WWE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vince Russo returns with more opinions about the state of the pro-wrestling business, and some friendly debate with Steve about the passion and commitment of today's WWE roster! They also talk Wrestlemania 33, and The Undertaker's send-off, and Vince offers some insight into how the creative process worked during the Attitude Era. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vince Russo, host of "Vince Russo's The Brand" podcast, was good friends with Chyna aka Jonie Laurer, and remembers the pro-wrestling superstar from the first time he met her at WWE catering to her final few days before she passed. Steve and Vince also trade stories about the late, great Ivan Koloff, and Paul Orndorff (one of Steves favorites)! Plus, find out how Vince is surviving in his new home - a log cabin in the middle of 5 acres of Indiana countryside! And, meet the newest member of the Austin family, but you'll have to hit play if you want to know her name! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wrestlemania 33 convo was too big for one episode, so here's the conclusion of Steve & Wade's analysis, and this time it's focused on Randy Orton versus Bray Wyatt, Bill Goldberg's match against Brock Lesnar, the women's 6-way, and The Undertaker's ride off into the sunset! Steve's also sharing your comments & feedback about the event, and telling a few of his own stories, including a funny one involving new RAW GM Kurt Angle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wrestlemania 33 is in the history books, and Wade Keller joins to break down pro-wrestlings biggest night. They cover Neville vs Austin Aries and whether it was smart to put the cruiserweight title as the opening match in the pre-show; the Andre Memorial Battle Royal and the early exits of both Big Show and Braun Strowman; the barn burner that was AJ Styles vs Shane McMahon; Jericho vs Kevin Owens and the subtleties that made it a favorite; and the Bayley vs Charlotte vs Sasha Banks vs Nia Jax, and who really came away the winner from that four-way. They also go in-depth on The Hardy Boyz triumphant return, Triple H doing the favors for Seth Rollins, and John Cena & Nikki Bella vs Miz & Maryse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve and his illustrious wife, Kristin, answer your questions about Baltimore 1998 vs Paul Bearer; Kane's Mayoral race; hunting shed horns; veggie bacon, burgers, and spaghetti; boycotting eggplant; and Metallica. Plus, the aftermath of the chigger bugs, the great mosquito battle, return receipts in pro-wrestling, a Perry Saturn beatdown, a new member of the Austin family, and yes, No-See-Ums are legit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Court Bauer of MLW Radio and Steve Austin preview Wrestlemania 33. They're looking at Jericho vs Kevin Owens, Goldberg vs Brock Lesnar, the staying power of The Undertaker, whether Braun Strowman will make a big splash on Sunday, Bayley's plight as part of a 4-way, and the possibility of Charlotte being good enough & over enough to main event the show! They also analyze Big Show and Shaq, Finn Balor, Bobby Roode, The Good Brothers of Southpaw Regional Wrestling, The Miz's tremendous year, and Dean Ambrose's shot at the Intercontinental Championship. You'll also hear a great story about the 2006 Hall of Fame, an in-depth breakdown of The Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels' classic match, and more debate on getting color and high spots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Cole returns to answer your questions, and they range from everything from The Bullet Club and The Young Bucks to AJ Styles to the Panama City Playboy gimmick. Adam also talks about a potential match with Kenny Omega, working in Japan, winning the ROH World Championship, traveling with Jay Briscoe, and whether the WWE/NXT might be in his future. Plus, he's offering advice for succeeding on the indie scene, eating clean on the road on a limited budget, and mastering your merch! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Cole is killing it at ROH, and also as a member of New Japan Pro Wrestlings Bullet Club. He and Steve talk babyface vs heel psychology, cutting good promos, how color can enhance a storyline, and in-ring work today vs in-ring work back in the day! Adam also has thoughts on AJ Styles success at WWE, CM Punk's promo style, and Joey Mercury's ability to work a crowd. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Finn is a beer drinking, powerlifting, prison guard who does some pretty crazy stunts involving feats of strength, which he documents on Instagram (@huckfinnbarbell). He's telling his story and sharing some tips on nutrition, weight training, gear, competing, and what the "Shawshank Redemption" got right. He's also a Chicago Bears fan with some definite opinions about Jay Cutler! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zoltan Bathory of Five Finger Death Punch returns to talk MMA, military hand-to-hand combat training, and thrillseeking! He's a self-admitted adrenaline junkie who flies airplanes and helicopters, races monster trucks, and competes in jiu jitsu! He & FFDP also do a lot for the men & women of the American Armed Forces, and even played a concert at Camp Liberty in Bagdhad. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rip Rogers is sharing more 411 on pro wrestling psychology! This time its all about high spots, throwing a good working punch, creating an original gimmick, and really honing a few good in-ring tools. Rips also talking about booking the Puerto Rico territory, the old caravan tours of Germany, and telling a few more stories about Macho Man Randy Savage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Five Finger Death Punch founding guitarist Zoltan Bathory invited Steve Austin on his yacht, and the two shot the breeze about everything from Zoltan growing up in Hungary to the first guitar he built out of furniture in his house to moving to New York City to making WWF merch (including Stone Cold t-shirts)! Zoltan's also talking about his martial arts training, and his first-ever visit to the Gracie Academy! Plus, Steve Austin shares his thoughts on the WWE Fastlane PPV and what it means for Wrestlemania. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rip Rogers has a hell of a twitter account (@Hustler2754) filled with all sorts of great advice and observations about the pro-wrestling biz! Yeah, a lot's changed since he was last in the squared circle, but as you'll hear him say, not the fundamentals or the psychology! He's telling it like it is when it comes to heels vs babyfaces, working punches, bumping, selling, reading the crowd, and tucking in those boot laces! He's also got stories about working with Dick The Bruiser, Lanny Poffo, and Fit Finlay. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bruce Prichard, host of the Something To Wrestle With podcast, joins Steve as they wrestle with all kinds of pro-wrestling topics including what it really takes to write a Royal Rumble and book the match, John Cena's work and career, the Rock & Roll Express and the Midnight Express not being in the WWE Hall of Fame, Kurt Angle's upcoming HOF induction, the "it" factor of AJ Styles, what it takes to get over and stay over, how Bruce ended up being assigned to work creatively with Stone Cold Steve Austin, and the infamous Wrestlemania match between The Rock and Hulk Hogan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eric Embry returns with tales about getting color in Texas, working with the Von Erichs (especially Kerry), booking Dallas, and handling payouts! He also spent a lot of time in Puerto Rico, working and booking, and shares his recollections about the night Bruiser Brody was killed, and the circumstances surrounding that tragedy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.