Stone Cold Steve Austin Explains What Led to Viral ATV Accident At WWE WrestleMania

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30-04-2025

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While Steve Austin's presence at WWE WrestleMania 41 was a highlight for many fans, his entrance wasn't without a minor, yet noticeable, hiccup. The WWE Hall of Famer made his grand arrival at Allegiant Stadium on a four-wheeler but collided with the ringside barricade during the entrance, an incident quickly noted by viewers.
Following the slightly bumpy ride, Austin proceeded with his segment, engaging the massive crowd by questioning the officially announced attendance figure of 63,226. He playfully suggested the stadium felt fuller, joked about demanding a recount, and then concluded in classic Stone Cold fashion by sharing beers with the audience.
During a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, Austin was asked directly about the ATV incident and explained the cause.
"Oh, just different throttle setup than what I'm normally used to and that, long story short, just different throttle system because I'm pretty damn handy on a [four]-wheeler," Austin clarified.
When asked about any aftermath from the collision, Austin admitted his embarrassment but confirmed no serious issues arose.
"No, just, you know, I was embarrassed about it. I think everybody's okay. But I mean, you know, you go out there on the biggest night, you know, in wrestling, and you end up like that. It's not the greatest day at the office," he reflected. "You go out there and you want to give people best show that you can, and when you fall short of that, it's not great."
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 08: Actor and WWE personality "Stone Cold" Steve Austin appears at a news conference announcing the WWE Network at the 2014 International CES at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las...
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 08: Actor and WWE personality "Stone Cold" Steve Austin appears at a news conference announcing the WWE Network at the 2014 International CES at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. MoreMore news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation
This appearance marked Austin's second consecutive WrestleMania involvement. At WrestleMania 38 in 2022, he famously returned to the ring for his first official match in 19 years, defeating Kevin Owens in an impromptu No Holds Barred contest.
Although Austin has acknowledged pondering if he could have done more in that match, he remains firm that another in-ring return is not planned, effectively quashing fan hopes for dream matches against stars like CM Punk.
Adding to his legendary status, Austin was also celebrated during the Hall of Fame ceremony preceding WrestleMania 41. His iconic Submission match against Bret "The Hitman" Hart from WrestleMania 13 was enshrined as the inaugural "Immortal Moment" in the WWE Hall of Fame, recognizing its historical significance.
Despite the minor ATV mishap, Austin's WrestleMania 41 weekend further cemented his enduring legacy within WWE.
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