3 Reasons why WWE must book Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. AJ Styles for WrestleMania 42

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In this listicle, we will look at three reasons why WWE must book Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. AJ Styles at The Grandest Stage of Them All.

#3. Stone Cold Steve Austin needs a proper farewell match

Stone Cold Steve Austin initially retired after facing The Rock at WrestleMania 19. He then returned for a one-off match against Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 38. While the bout against Owens was spectacular, the setting for it was impromptu.

Therefore, The Texas Rattlesnake needs a proper send-off that is promoted as his final in-ring outing. Moreover, if that happens, Austin needs an opponent who could not only carry the match, but also ensure the WWE Hall of Famer’s safety, which would be a crucial aspect, given The Texas Rattlesnake’s history of injuries.

#2. Stone Cold Steve Austin and AJ Styles have history

Stone Cold Steve Austin and AJ Styles have previously interacted in WWE. After a star-studded 10-man tag team match in the main event of the September 9, 2019, episode of RAW, Austin had a segment with Styles.

The Hall of Famer extended his hand for friendship to The Phenomenal One and offered him a beer. Styles accepted it, and to no one’s surprise, Austin hit a stunner on him afterward. While it was an off-the-air moment, it could be referenced in a potential feud between Austin and Styles.

#1. WWE could do a double retirement match

Stone Cold Steve Austin and AJ Styles are two of the biggest WWE Superstars of all time. As mentioned above, Austin deserves a proper retirement match, and so does Styles.

The Phenomenal One has confirmed that he will hang up his wrestling boots in 2026. However, fans aren’t ready to bid the veteran goodbye as soon as Royal Rumble. Styles’ retirement deserves a stage like WrestleMania, and a potential match against Steve Austin on The Show of Shows would be a fitting farewell.

The bout at ‘Mania could be promoted as a final match for both Austin and Styles, giving fans a memorable experience.