Steve Austin didnt become one of the biggest stars in professional wrestling history overnight. According to the WWE Hall of Famer, years of feeling overlooked early in his career created the mindset that ultimately drove him to the top during the Attitude Era. Austin spoke about that mentality during a recent appearance on the Busted Open Podcast with Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray while reflecting on the long road that eventually led him to becoming the face of WWE. LaGreca pointed out that Austin wasnt originally presented as the chosen one during his early years in WCW or even when he first arrived in WWE. Despite that, Austin eventually became the most popular wrestler in the industry. Austin acknowledged that frustration from those early struggles helped create the attitude that fans later connected with. Austin explained that once he finally began gaining momentum with fans, the years of waiting for that opportunity fueled his determination to prove people wrong. Austin also revealed that hearing criticism about his marketability only intensified his drive to succeed. According to Austin, once he finally received the push that had eluded him for years, he became determined not to lose it. That mindset also shaped Austins work ethic behind the scenes during the peak of his career. Austin ultimately believes that the frustration he felt early in his career helped shape the attitude that turned him into the rebellious anti-hero fans rallied behind during the late 1990s. The Texas Rattlesnakes rise from overlooked mid-card talent to global superstar remains one of the most dramatic success stories in wrestling history. Austins comments offer a reminder that the same chip on his shoulder that once frustrated him ultimately became the fuel that launched him into wrestling legend status. Do you think Steve Austins chip-on-the-shoulder attitude is what made him such a huge star during the Attitude Era? Let us know what you think and share your thoughts in the comments. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
