It has been rumored that the WWE was bringing in some legends for WrestleMania XXX this Sunday at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans and one of the legends rumored to appear was "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. It has been confirmed that the "Texas Rattlesnake" has arrived in New Orleans.
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The WWE was reportedly bringing back Superstars that were a huge part of WrestleManias past for different roles and cameo appearances at the biggest show of the year. Austin had confirmed on his podcast that he would be in attendance, and it seems that he agreed to a role at the show.
The WWE confirmed his appearance on their official website and teased his possible role at the show.
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"The biggest WrestleMania in history just got a whole heck of a lot bigger, now that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin has confirmed he will be there!" WWE.com blurbed. "The WWE Hall of Famer revealed the huge news in an interview with TMZ. When pressed for what his role will be, The Texas Rattlesnake said the WWE Universe will have to tune in to WrestleMania this Sunday on WWE Network to find out."
TMZ.com posted the following video of Austin arriving in New Orleans for WrestleMania weekend.
It was reported this week that the WWE was looking to have Austin, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Ric Flair, Shawn Michales, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and Jim Ross each have some sort of a role this Sunday in New Orleans, while it wasn't clear if The Rock would make an on-screen appearance or video cameo due to his busy movie schedule.
Austin hasn't appeared at WrestleMania since WrestleMania XXVII when he refereed a match between Jerry "The King" Lawler and Michael Cole.
Austin has main evented three WrestleManias in the past and was a huge part of helping the WWE get ahead in the 'Attitude' Era. It looks as though "Stone Cold" will be opening up a can of whoop a-- in some form at WrestleMania XXX.
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