Overview
- WrestleVotes and Fightful report that WWE has held internal discussions about a Steve Austin appearance in the very near future.
- WWE has not announced a return, and the timing and nature of any involvement remain unconfirmed.
- Coverage connects the potential window to the Jan. 31 Royal Rumble and the start of the Road to WrestleMania.
- Reported possibilities include a brief on-screen segment, a special guest referee role, or limited in-ring involvement.
- Austin recently said he feels capable after knee replacement surgery but is noncommittal, following his 2022 match with Kevin Owens and a WrestleMania 41 cameo.