Jim Ross believes Steve Austin will compete in one more match, but doesn’t foresee it happening at WrestleMania 28.
“I think he still has the itch to do one more match,” Ross said Wednesday during an appearance on 1560 The Game. “His health is better, there’s certain things he may not be able to do physically, but he’s in great shape.”
“A year ago, I would have said there would be no more Austin matches. I’ve loosened my stance on that a little bit now. I think somewhere down the road—I don’t think it’s WrestleMania 28 because those attractions are pretty well in place with Rock and Cena—it would not surprise me to see Austin back for a farewell, one-time off situation.”
Ross also talked about John Cena’s appearance on “Piper’s Pit” Monday where WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper grilled Cena on the increasingly hostile reaction from WWE Universe members.
“I’m not sure what they accomplished at the end of the segment, but I listened to every damn word of it,” Ross said. “So, they captivated my attention, but it was like the crazy uncle trying to reason with the defiant nephew about Cena’s reaction to the crowd.”
Ross said he is often asked whether Cena should turn heel. He doesn’t think it’s necessary since Cena is a heel to one group of fans, but garners strong support from another.
More On Sin Cara/WWE
WWE officials are disappointed Sin Cara going out is because they have no Superstars on TV wearing masks during the Holiday season, where masks are a big seller. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE also had a big stunt planned for Sin Cara at the 2012 Royal Rumble that obviously won’t be happening.
