Why did Stone Cold leave WWE in 2002?

On June 10th, 2002 Stone Cold Steve Austin walked out on the WWE after learning that he would be losing to Brock Lesnar on that week’s Raw in an unadvertised match. Things got heated in the meeting and Austin ended up getting on a plane back to his home in Texas hours before Monday Night Raw went live.

Why did Stone Cold No Show?

Stone Cold Steve Austin was one of the biggest stars of WWE’s Attitude Era, but by 2002 the physical toll of his career – including a serious neck injury – had begun to catch up with him.

Who won more The Rock or Stone Cold?

The last time the pair met one-one-one in the ring was at WrestleMania 19, this time it was The Rock who was victorious. Overall, taking away Royal Rumble’s and multi-person matches, Austin and Rock have squared of in nine bouts, with Stone Cold winning six, Rock winning one and there being two no contests.

Did Stone Cold really leave WWE in 2002?

On June 10th, 2002 Stone Cold Steve Austin walked out on the WWE after the creative staff asked him to wrestle Brock Lesnar on Monday Night Raw. It’s been fifteen years since that historic moment, and many insiders and fans are still talking about it.

Who was the referee for Goldberg vs Brock Lesnar?

Brock Lesnar Vs. Goldberg WrestleMania 20 Special Guest Referee Stone Cold Steve Austin

When did Stone Cold Steve Austin return to WWE?

In 2015, Lesnar, who himself took a hiatus from WWE in 2004 and returned in 2012, did a sit-down interview with Stone Cold on the WWE Network. Of course, that fateful day in 2002 came up, but the Beast Incarnate explained he never really cared.

When did Stone Cold Steve Austin defeat Scott Hall?

Also in 2002, the night after WrestleMania where Austin defeated Scott Hall, a young stud named Brock Lesnar debuted. It was evident from the first time he entered the arena with Paul Heyman in tow, he was going to be a big deal if he wasn’t already.