There was a real chance WWE fans would see the forces of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Logan Paul come together for an unlikely cause. Fortunately, Austin turned down the idea for an image that would've burned into the brains of wrestling fans forever.
Paul's dedication to promoting his PRIME hydration brand is well-known, and he even extended a substantial offer to Austin to further its reach. During an episode of his Impaulsive podcast, Paul revealed that he and his team proposed a lucrative deal to the Texas Rattlesnake, aiming to have him don the PRIME bottle costume.
"We offered Steve a million dollars to be in the Prime bottle. He didn't do it. Oh, he's not the guy. I don't care what number it is—he's not getting in that bottle," Paul stated, highlighting the attempt to integrate Austin into PRIME's marketing strategy.
Given that Austin's WWE appearances are infrequent, the prospect of seeing him in the blue bottle costume, previously worn by figures like KSI and IShowSpeed, was a long shot. Paul acknowledged the potential fan backlash, suggesting, "I don't think he even considered it for a second. The WWE Universe would kill him. Imagine it—he face-revealed the Prime bottle."
Despite the initial rejection, Paul remains somewhat optimistic, hinting at the possibility of Austin sporting the costume "maybe one year" down the line. For now, however, it seems unlikely that the wrestling icon will trade his signature Steveweisers for a bottle of Paul's beverage.
At WrestleMania 41, which spanned two nights, Austin and Paul were involved in separate segments on Night Two. Austin's appearance was characteristically chaotic. He made his entrance on an ATV to announce the night's attendance, but the entrance was smooth. After multiple attempts to navigate the ramp, he eventually made it to the ring, only to crash the ATV into the barricade, nearly hitting a fan.
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Despite the mishap, Austin announced the attendance figures for the night and the entire WrestleMania weekend. Paul also played a significant role in a singles match against AJ Styles, emerging victorious in this contest.
Beyond this recent event, Austin's career's historical context is worth noting. The rivalry between Austin and Vince McMahon is a cornerstone of WWE history. Their tumultuous relationship defined the Attitude Era, a period of immense success for WWE, during which it surpassed WCW in popularity during the late 1990s.
Austin's rebellious character and his constant defiance of McMahon's authority captivated audiences and produced many memorable moments, including the beer truck and Zamboni incidents, as well as the destruction of McMahon's Corvette.
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