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Steve Austin Biography (One of the Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time)

Birthday: December 18, 1964 (Sagittarius)

Born In: Victoria, Texas, United States

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Steven James Williams, better known as “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, is one of the most popular American wrestlers of all time. Austin, who is also an actor and a TV host, has now retired from the world of wrestling. However, during his stint with the wrestling world, he held 19 championships, including six ‘World Wrestling Federation (WWF) Championships,’ two ‘Intercontinental Championships,’ four ‘WWF Tag Team Championships,’ two ‘World Championship Wrestling (WCW) United States Heavyweight Championships,’ and two ‘WCW World Television Championships.’ He started his wrestling career with the ‘WCW’ in 1991, and was soon signed by the ‘WWF,’ now ‘World Wrestling Entertainment’ (WWE. He gained mainstream popularity when he became the poster boy of ‘WWE’ in the 1990s. His beer-drinking, authority-defying anti-hero image earned him a lot of popularity all over the world. He is still known as “The Texas Rattlesnake,” whose signature move, the “Stone Cold Stunner,” always made his audience gasp in amazement. Austin was at the peak of his career when a series of injuries forced him to retire in 2003. As an actor, he has been part of films such as ‘The Condemned’ (2007) and ‘The Expendables’ (2010).

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Birthday: December 18, 1964 (Sagittarius)

Born In: Victoria, Texas, United States

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Nick Name: Stone Cold

Also Known As: Steven James Anderson, Steven James Williams, Stone Cold Austin

Age: 61 Years, 61 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Kristin Feres (m. 2009), Debra Marshall (m. 2000; div. 2003), Jeanie Clarke (m. 1992; div. 1999), Kathryn Burrhus (m. 1990; div. 1992)

father: Ken Williams

mother: Beverly Harrison

siblings: eff Williams, Jamie McBride, Jennifer Williams, Kevin Williams, Scott Williams

children: Cassidy Williams, Jade Adams, Loren Williams, Stephanie Williams

Born Country: United States

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Height: 6'2" (188 cm), 6'2" Males

Ancestry: Irish American, British American, German American

U.S. State: Texas

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education: University Of North Texas

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You wanted to know

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  When did Steve Austin retire from professional wrestling?

  Steve Austin officially retired from professional wrestling in 2003.

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  What is Steve Austin's signature finishing move?

  Steve Austin's signature finishing move is the Stone Cold Stunner.

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  What is the significance of Steve Austin's "Austin 3:16" catchphrase?

  The "Austin 3:16" catchphrase originated from Steve Austin's victory speech at the 1996 King of the Ring event, where he famously stated, "Austin 3:16 says I just whooped your ass!"

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  What is Steve Austin known for outside of professional wrestling?

  Steve Austin is known for his successful acting career in movies and television, as well as his popular podcast, "The Steve Austin Show."

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American PeopleUniversity Of North TexasTall CelebritiesTall Male CelebritiesMale Sportspersons Childhood & Early LifeSteve was born Steven James Anderson, on December 18, 1964, in Austin, Texas, Austin. He was around a year old when his parents, James and Beverly Anderson got divorced.Following the divorce, his mother got married to a man named Ken Williams. Austin adopted his stepfather’s surname and changed his name to “Steven James Williams.”He has three brothers, Scott, Kevin, and Jeff. He also has a younger sister named Jennifer.Steve spent most of his childhood in Edna, Texas, and attended ‘Edna High School.’ He earned a football scholarship at ‘Wharton County Junior College.’He attended the ‘University of North Texas’ on full scholarship. However, he dropped out soon, to work at a loading dock in Houston, Texas.After developing a serious passion for wrestling, he enrolled at the ‘Dallas Sportatorium’ in 1989. He was trained by Chris Adams and broke into the wrestling business a year later.Continue Reading Below