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Stone Cold Steve Austin

Is Stone Cold Steve Austin A-List?

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YesStone Cold Steve Austin is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.

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Reached A-list in 1998

Attitude Era Peak

Lost A-list status in 2003

Dropped to B tier — Retirement From Wrestling

Ranking Timeline

1996C$0.5M

WWF Debut

Steve Austin joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), beginning his rise to stardom.

1997B$2M+$1.5M

Stone Cold Emerges

Became 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin, developing his rebellious persona.

1998A$5M+$3M

Attitude Era Peak

Reached the peak of his wrestling career during the Attitude Era, becoming a major draw.

2003B$15M+$10M

Retirement From Wrestling

Retired from wrestling due to injuries, transitioning into acting.

2005B$18M+$3M

Acting Career Begins

Started an acting career, appearing in films and television shows.

2011B$25M+$7M

WWE Return Appearances

Made occasional appearances in WWE, maintaining his connection to wrestling.

2022A$30M+$5M

Wrestlemania Return

Returned to the ring at Wrestlemania 38 for a match against Kevin Owens.

2026A$30M

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Austin is regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time and has his own podcast, continuing to be involved with WWE.

Last updated: February 25, 2026