The Steve Austin Show

Tommy Dreamer, the Innovator of Violence, talks about his favorite wrestler, Dusty Rhodes; his original name idea "Tommy Acid"; building his wrestling promotion House of Hardcore; his snoring buddy Bubba Ray Dudley of the Dudley Boyz; his original childhood dream; the tag team he turned down; and ECW & Violence!

Paige is no rookie to pro-wrestling! She's already 10 years in to a career that started as kid working for her dad's promotion in Europe! She's got some great stories about growing up in the biz, what she learned from both her parents, her WWE tryout, her days in NXT, and Dusty Rhodes!

Ever wonder who threw all those beers to Stone Cold Steve Austin in the ring? It was Mark Yeaton, former WWF/WWE timekeeper and referee! He's got the stories about near-misses, long throws, and how much beer they really went through each night! Mark also took part in 27 Wrestlemanias, was around for Hulkmania, had a front-row seat for Roddy Piper & Mr. T, and even drove the WWF ring truck (so he can tell you EXACTLY how those rings were made & what's changed since the 80s)!

It's a family reunion in Edna, TX as Steve sits down with brothers Kevin & Jeff to share some of their more colorful childhood stories! You'll also hear what it's like to be a working man doing shifts at McDonalds, the Coast Guard, and as a contractor. Find out who was a bull rider, who moved apartments with nothing but a shopping cart, and who's the most eloquent cusser!

Big Show is telling some tall tales on the Stone Cold podcast... about the Monday Night Wars, the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, Floyd Mayweather, meeting Hulk Hogan, leaving WCW, and his current run at WWE. He's also doing his best impersonations of Hulk Hogan and Dusty Rhodes, speaking candidly about his relationship with Vince McMahon, explaining why Triple H wants no association with or credit for Big Show's success in the squared circle, answering honestly about retirement, and doling out a little advice to all the aspiring pro-wrestlers out there.

Former WWE and WCW World Heavyweight champion Booker T finally makes an appearance on the Steve Austin Show! Join Booker and Steve as they cover some of Booker T's early days training in Texas under Scott Casey and Ivan Putski as well as correcting some history from King of the Ring 2001. Also, with Steve and Booker being into MMA, the guys break down this past weekend's UFC 228 as well as thoughts on Conor McGregor and other topics in the fight game.

Little Egypt from the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (GLOW) and host of Redneck Island After Show Podcast, joins Steve in studio to talk about the glory days of GLOW.

Shawn Michaels is talking about The Kliq - when, why & how it formed, and how X-Pac landed a spot in it so quickly. HBK is also talking about the famous MSG Curtain Call, is relationship with Vince McMahon, the origination of the Superkick, the Montreal Screw Job, Ric Flair, and the one gimmick of his career that he kinda regrets.

Current NXT Tag Team Champs The Revival, Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder, have plenty to say about their partnership, their early days at NXT, their former high school athletic careers, their love of Ric Flair, and why they live by the motto "all fists, no flips."

Cowboy James Storm and Steve Austin are sharing their tag team pet peeves, and the worst matches of their respective careers (at least according to Dave Meltzer). They're also talking Shawn Michaels vs Bret Hart, the Superkick, the Stone Cold Stunner, cars, vegetarians, and 80s heavy metal.

TNA's Cowboy James Storm stopped by 316 Gimmick Street with a 6-pack of Coors Light and a whole mess of squared-circle stories. He's namin' names too - favorite promo guy, favorite of all time, and who gave him his gimmick. Plus, hear about his call to WCW, why he's partially blind in one eye, and which college offered him a scholarship to play basketball!

Former WCW World Champion David Arquette stops by 317 Gimmick Street! The star of SCREAM, EIGHT LEGGED FREAKS and READY TO RUMBLE is back in the professional wrestling game, training hard and maybe coming to a town near you. Join Steve and David as they chat about David's experience in WCW, how his acting experience translated to the squared circle (and vice versa) and how he's been getting in shape these days to step between the ropes.

Ariane Andrew aka Cameron talks about her journey to WWE, and recent release. She shares her very candid reaction to the news, and contemplates her future in the squared-circle business. She also shares stories from her time competing on "Tough Enough" when Steve hosted, her decision to leave the WWE main roster and spend a year back at NXT, her experiences in the WWE women's locker room, filming the reality show "Total Divas" for E!, and her favorite match.

Leon White aka Big Van Vader had a heck of a conversation with Steve Austin... and this here's only the beginning! He talks a little Colorado college football, some stories from his days in the NFL with the Rams, and it's all wrestling from there - from how he got his name to his early training days to his first match against Bruiser Brody to landing with New Japan Pro Wrestling.

What about Raven? What about HIS classic episode? Well, here it is! Join Steve and Raven as they go deep into ring psychology, reading the audience and the little movements in the ring that go a long way. Also, Steve and Raven give much deserved praise to some of the legends of the ring including Dusty Rhodes, Jerry Lawler and Jake Roberts. All this plus lots of laughs from two-thirds of the WCW Comedy Trio!

Part Two with the WHOO!!!!

The Nature Boy Ric Flair! The man, the myth, the legend. The 16-time World Wrestling Champion joins Steve in person on the Steve Austin Show. Plus, we debut History of Cinema with Steve Austin: Pulp Fiction. SAS CLASSIC Episode #40!

Why didn't Steve ever wear the WWE championship belts? Or did he? And what about the tour busses that Triple H and John Cena travel in these days? Steve's answering all those questions and more with Teddy Fowler down in South Texas! Plus, they're breaking down UFC 175 & Ronda Rousey, picking a tag team to take on the BSR rats, and telling a whale of a true story (or two).

Steve Austin & TedFowler361 are in Vegas... along with the word of the day! Plus, hear about the worst place Steve ever wrestled, what happened when Donald Trump got a stunner dropped on his ass, and whether or not Steve Austin will be at Wrestlemania 30.

Bull James (formerly known as Bull Demspey at NXT) made his pro-wrestling debut at the age of 17, spent 18 months working with Taz, got schooled in the biz by Matt Borne (aka Doink The Clown), and has some great stories about the one & only, Dusty Rhodes. Bull's also talking about mean streaks & flipping the switch, cutting a good promo, his NXT try out, when he knew his days at WWE were numbered, body types in the squared circle, and some of his own heroes in the biz. Presented by Geico!

If you want to be a pro-wrestler, this is the episode for you! Nightmare Danny Davis, founder of Ohio Valley Wrestling, and one of Stone Cold's own mentors, has plenty to say about learning the art of pro-wrestling - from psychology to in-ring basics to health & safety. He also recounts his own open tryout experience, the origins of the "Nightmare," tag teaming under the management of Jim Cornette, his worst injury, and the start and evolution of OVW... and why you ought to consider going to wrestling school there! Head over to GO-DR-POWER.com and stock up for the outdoor season!

It's round 2 with Steve Austin and Jerry Only of the Misfits! This time it's all about former singer Michael Graves, Jerry taking over the vocal duties, the path forged by the Ramones, the 25th Anniversary featuring Black Flag's Dez Cadena on guitar, the music biz in general and how Jerry & the Misfits have managed to survive and prosper, and new music with new members! Yes, there's some coming, and Jerry shares the deets.

The Misfits lead singer Jerry Only had quite an adventure wrestling for WCW. Hear details of his infamous cage match with Dr. Death, the role Vampiro played in Jerry's pro-wrestling career, and how WCW almost broke up The Misfits! Plus, Jerry's talking about how The Misfits formed, what it was like working with Glenn Danzig & why Glenn ultimately left the band.

Dusty Rhodes was instrumental in Steve Austin's wrestling career, and while you've heard Steve share stories about Dusty & Dusty's influence, you've never heard him speak like this before! Steve and Jim Ross celebrate the life of their friend and true wrestling legend, The American Dream.

Steve talks about almost dying in the shower, truck stops, buying tampons for the Mrs. and then dives into emails and fan phone calls.

Steve Austin went to Monday Night RAW in Los Angeles earlier this week, and shot the shit with a bunch of his wrestling buddies! It was a damn family reunion! Plus, Steve's answering your questions! Love & marriage, injuries, bathroom issues - he's got advice for everything!

NYC Hot 97 DJ Peter Rosenberg joins Steve to talk pro-wrestling, football, hip hop and pop music! They discuss the Washington Redskins name, RG3's future, the evolution of pro football, Hulk Hogan, Vince McMahon as a commentator, Vince McMahon on Tuesday Night Titans, Guerilla Monsoon, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, and the current WWE product and commentators.

Two years ago, Kyle MacLachlan, the star of Twin Peaks, called investigative journalist Joshua Davis with a strange story. Kyle had heard a rumor that Pablo Escobar did a deal in the early 1980s with a remote, coastal Southern town of 300 people. In exchange for vast wealth and limitless cocaine, Escobar would be allowed to land planes and ships in the area. Over the last 24 months, Josh and Kyle investigated the rumor, journeying to Varnamtown to knock on doors and find out what really happens when a firehose of money and cocaine is turned on a small, tight knit community. Listen to and follow Varnamtown at Apple Podcasts now! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/varnamtown/id1725195343

Scott Hall, aka Razor Ramon, joins Steve in the ring. So lock up kid, grab a head lock, one tackle, drop down, reverse, a hip toss, and get ready for THING IN THE RING! Episode #32.Original Air Date 7/25/2013

Shane "Hurricane" Helms has plenty to say about being a heel, a babyface, and a tweener (and he's talking to you, Darth Vader). He's adapted to the changing business, the presentation of the product, the ring style of his various gimmicks, and what it means to bring "the gaga." He has a best body of work, a favorite character, and insight into his relationship with Vince McMahon. Shane's also sharing thoughts on WWE's Backlash event and Jinder Mahal's future, along with a few words of wisdom for Charlotte Flair!

WWE COO Triple H sat down with Steve for a live conversation on WWE Network Monday night, and now you can hear it right here! They talk Royal Rumble & Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan, Triple H's evolution at WWE, NXT, Chynna in the Hall of Fame, CM Punk's departure, Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman, Rick Flair, NWO vs DX, and Pro Wrestling vs Sports Entertainment.

On today's SAS CLASSIC, It's drugs, near-death, and deliverance with X-Pac aka the 1-2-3 Kid aka Sean Waltman! Check out part 1 of Steve's intense conversation with the former WWE wrestler.

It's a family reunion in Edna, TX as Steve sits down with brothers Kevin & Jeff to share some of their more colorful childhood stories! You'll also hear what it's like to be a working man doing shifts at McDonalds, the Coast Guard, and as a contractor. Find out who was a bull rider, who moved apartments with nothing but a shopping cart, and who's the most eloquent cusser!

Sixteen year professional wrestling referee Tim White joins Steve to talk the toughest guys in the business, what it takes to be a referee, and the great Andre The Giant.

Steve talks about the life and career of Joanie Lauer aka CHINA in this episode. He goes over his experiences with her during his career as well as her tragic passing.

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.

Eric Bischoff is back... and this time he's talking WCW - how he ended up running the show, the Monday Night wars with WWF, having Dusty Rhodes book, adding Kevin Nash to the roster, and the real reason he fired Steve Austin! Plus, nWo and Hulk Hogan stories!

This conversation was just too big to limit to one episode! So here you go - part 1 of Steve's sit down with Eric Bischoff! Covered in this go 'round: Buffalo Bill Cody Beer, mules & horses, AWA's Verne Gagne, DDP, Hulk Hogan, the beginning of the end of WCW, bow hunting, flying lessons, Eric's modeling career, and Malaysian Flight 370.

Jesse "The Body" Ventura returns to the Steve Austin Show, and this time he's telling stories about working with Vince McMahon Sr, vs Vince McMahon Jr; being in the ring with Chyna; his 2009 return to Monday Night RAW after the big WWE lawsuit; and what happened when he tried to unionize the pro-wrestling biz. He's also dropping some 411 on the legalization of marijuana, why he's such an advocate, and what it took to write his latest book, "The Marijuana Manifesto."

Jesse Ventura stopped by 316 Gimmick Street, and this is part 1 of an incredibly interesting conversation that starts with dogs and whales, and segues into some amazing pro-wrestling stories! Jesse talks about his first-ever gimmick and first match, explains how he became "Jesse The Body Ventura," why he jumped to WCW, his love of Superstar Billy Graham, and the real reason you've never seen him (and probably never will) as a special guest at Wrestlemania! He also shares the story of his color commentary start, and explains the heat behind the controversy he created during a match with Koco B. Ware.

Becky Lynch is the Smackdown Women's Champion and she's telling Steve how that happened. You'll hear about her journey to NXT and her awesome matches with Sasha Banks. She's also talking about her 7 year break from pro-wrestling, her short-lived stint as a flight attendant, her two lost wild-child years, and her love of grunge music, journaling, MMA, and yoga. Plus, she shares her take on performance, selling, psychology, the return of Bill Goldberg, Fit Finley, how she handles life on the road and in the ring, and making the most of every opportunity.

WWE composer Jim Johnston joins Steve to talk about some of their favorite entrance themes. Hear what inspired the themes for Stone Cold, The Undertaker, Bret Hart, D-Generation X, and Shawn Michaels.

Steve Austin chronicles his pro-wrestling journey... from his college days playing football to hanging up the cleats to attend Chris Adams wrestling school at the Sportatorium to being inspired by The Fabulous Freebirds and Von Erichs to his very first match & finish inside the squared circle, which also happened to be on live TV.