Looking Back at King of the Ring 1996 - The Birth of "Austin 3:16"
Download MP3Welcome back, grappling aficionados! This week, Danny, Lena, and Avery take a time warp to one of the most iconic moments in professional wrestling - the 1992 King of the Ring. The trio delve into the event, dissecting storylines, and the crowd's electric response.
But what would a review of King of the Ring 1992 be without addressing the seismic shift that Stone Cold Steve Austin's victory speech created in the wrestling landscape? Austin's defiant, no-nonsense attitude found its slogan in "Austin 3:16." Our hosts analyze how this single phrase, initially downplayed by Austin himself, came to represent the Attitude Era and the rugged spirit of one of wrestling's biggest legends.
So whether you're a die-hard wrestling fan, or just curious about the birth of one of pop culture's most recognizable catchphrases, this episode promises a body-slamming good time. Tune in and take a trip down memory lane!
Note: Stone Cold Steve Austin's iconic "Austin 3:16" moment actually took place at King of the Ring 1996, not 1992.
But what would a review of King of the Ring 1992 be without addressing the seismic shift that Stone Cold Steve Austin's victory speech created in the wrestling landscape? Austin's defiant, no-nonsense attitude found its slogan in "Austin 3:16." Our hosts analyze how this single phrase, initially downplayed by Austin himself, came to represent the Attitude Era and the rugged spirit of one of wrestling's biggest legends.
So whether you're a die-hard wrestling fan, or just curious about the birth of one of pop culture's most recognizable catchphrases, this episode promises a body-slamming good time. Tune in and take a trip down memory lane!
Note: Stone Cold Steve Austin's iconic "Austin 3:16" moment actually took place at King of the Ring 1996, not 1992.
