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STEVE AUSTIN SPEAKS OUT, EXPOSING WWE’S CRITICAL ISSUE IN CURRENT ERA

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin blasts WWE's current "micromanaged" and "overly friendly" product, saying scripted promos have killed authenticity. The Hall of Famer claims today's stars aren't allowed to be real.

Steve Austin speaks out, exposing WWE’s critical issue in current era
Austin exposes WWE’s biggest current problem - COURTESY/PHOTO

"Cold Stone" When it comes to what he believes to be the main issue facing the WWE today, Steve Austin is not holding back. The product simply does not feel the same now, according to the man who helped define a whole generation of wrestling.

Austin claims that corporate structure and a culture that prioritises control over innovation have sanitised the show is spirit. He claims that the roster's talent is not the reason behind this.

Austin revealed the details of WWE's transformation in an interview with Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Dirty Mo Media. When he was given a promo script after undergoing neck surgery in 2000, the change came as a shock.

Austin remarked, "I simply believe that was the latter days of the Wild Wild West." It has something to do with introducing a restrictor plate, which is why I adore it.

"You know, a lot more corporate sponsors were coming in, and things needed to get a little more pleasant because guys were starting to be a little more micromanaged," Austin remembered the precise moment when everything changed for him.

He said, "I will never forget having to travel in 2000 to have my C3–4 fused up due to some neck issues." And that is when they started occasionally giving you things like this after I returned.

"And you were going to say this." However, he did not like scripted advertisements back then, and he does not now.

Austin clarified, "I am going to listen to you talk crap if you are going to talk trash to me, and I am going to go out there and address what you just said." Although we are tearing each other down, we are also strengthening one another.

"You mean we are working together? Our goal is to sell tickets. That is business.

He made it clear that his approach focused on emotion rather than memorisation. "I do not rely on my memory for work. I start with my gut and heart feelings and use my brain to piece it together.

The line that struck like a surprise then arrived. "It is much friendlier now. It is micromanaged. We did not even practice back then. We recently completed it.

Austin's message is very clear: authenticity is more important than nostalgia. What makes a character believable is lost when spontaneity is removed.

The genuineness of the delivery was more memorable than just "Stone Cold's" catchphrases. He feels that today's celebrities are not permitted to use that.

Since he is aware of the talent on the current roster, he is not criticising it. However, he believes that they are engaging in a game where the guidelines are too strict, the advertisements are too well-made, and the soul is too predetermined.

CONFIRMED: WWE HALL OF FAMER MICK FOLEY PUBLICLY CORRECTS WWE SPREADING SOCIAL MEDIA LIES

Mick Foley hits back at viral claims that he is "fuming" over WWE's use of his footage. Read the legend's full response here.

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Mick Foley Clarifies WWE Status After Viral Rumours

Mick Foley just shot down a WWE rumour about him.

Word got around on social media that Mick Foley was mad at WWE for using clips of his wrestling days.

It started when an Instagram page, It’s Wrestling Lover, said Foley was fuming. But Foley hopped on Instagram to set the record straight, saying it's just not true.

Foley said WWE owns the footage and can use it how they want. He's actually proud of his work and likes it when fans get to see it.

“I saw that an Instagram site called It’s Wrestling Lover is spreading a made-up story about me being angry with WWE for using my wrestling stuff,” Foley said. “First off, it’s their footage. They can do whatever. Second, I’m proud of it. I love my time with the company, and I like being seen. So, please take back what you said. Say it's wrong. Do the right thing, okay?”

Even if this particular rumour is squashed, it might have grown because Foley and WWE have had some real disagreements lately. Earlier this month, Foley said he was cutting ties with them because of their ties with Donald Trump after some comments about Rob Reiner's death.

The wrestling legend went on Instagram to call out fan pages for saying he's fighting with WWE over his footage:

“Hey, everyone, Mick Foley here. I just landed, and I’m seeing that an Instagram site called @itswrestlinglover and a Facebook page called ‘Wrestling Corner’ are putting out a totally fake story about me being furious that WWE is using my wrestling footage.

“First of all, it’s their footage, and they can do whatever they want. Second, I’m proud of it. I love everything I did when I was there, and I like being seen. So please, take back what you said, admit it’s false, do the right thing, and have a great day!”

Mick Foley is no longer down with WWE.

Foley made headlines when he announced he was leaving WWE because of their ties to Donald Trump. He made his choice public after Trump’s controversial words about Rob Reiner’s death.

“LEAVING WWE I’ve been worried about WWE’s friendship with Donald Trump for months—especially with his horrible treatment of immigrants (and anyone who looks like one)—but the President’s really cruel comments after Rob Reiner’s death are the last straw.”

Fans can read Foley’s full thoughts. Other WWE Hall of Famers, like Kevin Nash and Kane, had something to say. Glenn Jacobs said he thought Foley was wrong but respected his choice, adding that it’s what living in a free country is all about.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR LIV MORGAN? DISCOVER THE JUDGMENT DAY STAR’S PLAN FOR RAW DOMINANCE

Liv Morgan returns! The Judgment Day member beat Lyra Valkyria in Tampa and sent a terrifying warning to the WWE women's division.

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Liv Morgan’s return promo has WWE stars terrified

Liv Morgan is back and already making waves in WWE's women's division! After being out for six months because of a shoulder injury, the Judgment Day member jumped back in the ring this past weekend at a WWE Holiday Tour show in Tampa, Florida.

She won against Lyra Valkyria at the Amalie Arena, and she was seriously hyped up. A video surfaced after the match where she straight-up warned the other wrestlers backstage, calling herself the greatest of all time.

"I'm the greatest of all time," Liv Morgan yelled into the camera. I'm the greatest of all time, are you kidding me? I hope that everyone in the back is terrified, because they should be. By the way, Nikki Bella hung out with her ex-boyfriend at WWE Raw!

This match was Morgan’s first since June, which proves she’s healed from that injury that messed up her summer. Her tag team partner, Raquel Rodriguez, talked about Morgan’s recovery when she was on Going Ringside. Rodriguez said that Morgan came back sooner than expected because she was just itching to get back in the game.

Knowing Liv, I'm not shocked at all. That girl really wants it; she wants to win a championship. She just wants to improve and be the best she can be, Rodriguez said. Rodriguez mentioned how tough it is to sit out and how that time just made Morgan want it more. As an athlete, being sidelined due to sickness or injury sucks. Watching from the sidelines makes you want to come back stronger. The fact that she got through rehab, got back to 100%, and came back early—I'm so glad she's back in Judgment Day and on Monday Night Raw. Everyone else is too. "We're all happy she's back," Rodriguez added.

We don’t know when Morgan will be back on TV in a match. Right now, she doesn't have anything scheduled for this week's WWE Monday Night Raw.

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