“Stone Cold” Steve Austin, an iconic American actor, producer, and former wrestler, has a net worth of $30 million. Austin’s wrestling career is highlighted by six world championships and three Royal Rumble victories, among many other accolades that have cemented his place as one of the greatest in the sport.
Steve Austin was born Steven James Anderson on December 18, 1964, in Austin, Texas. He changed his last name to Williams after his mother remarried. Known for his ring name, “Stone Cold,” his early life was marked by his parents’ divorce when he was just a year old. Raised in Edna, Texas, he went on to attend Wharton County Junior College and later received a full football scholarship to the University of North Texas.
Austin’s wrestling journey began at the Dallas Sportatorium, where he was trained by Chris Adams. While Adams taught him the technical aspects of wrestling, Austin learned the business side from referee Tony Falk. Initially wrestling under his real name, Austin adopted his ring name when the USWA merged with CWA. The change was necessary to avoid confusion with wrestler “Dr. Death” Steve Williams.
In 1990, Austin joined WCW, where his “Stunning Steve Austin” persona was born. In 1991, Austin won his first WCW World Television Championship by defeating Bobby Eaton. He joined the Dangerous Alliance, holding the title until 1992. Afterward, Austin briefly lost the championship to Barry Windham before reclaiming it. His career in WCW included holding the United States Heavyweight Championship twice.
Austin’s tag team with Brian Pillman, The Hollywood Blonds, was a major success, securing the unified NWA and WCW World Tag Team Championship. Despite personal success, Austin faced challenges at WCW, including his dismissal by Vice President Eric Bischoff in 1995 for not being seen as marketable. During his recovery from injury, Austin transitioned to ECW, where he developed the “Stone Cold” persona.
Austin’s journey in WWF began in 1996 when Vince McMahon hired him after he was convinced by Kevin Nash and Jim Ross. His major breakthrough came after winning the 1996 King of the Ring, where he coined the now-iconic catchphrase “Austin 3:16.” As “Stone Cold,” Austin became a central figure in the WWF, winning multiple championships and engaging in a legendary feud with Vince McMahon.
Although Austin officially retired from wrestling in 2003, his presence in the industry continued. He served as Co-General Manager of “Raw” and as a referee. His in-ring career might have ended, but Austin remained an integral part of wrestling.
Outside wrestling, Austin found success in acting, starring in films like “The Longest Yard” (2005), “The Condemned” (2007), and “The Expendables” (2010). He also became a reality TV host, overseeing “Redneck Island” on CMT from 2012 to 2016 and hosting “Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge” from 2014 to 2017.
Austin has been married four times. His first marriage was to Kathy Burrhus, followed by a marriage to Jeannie Clark (Lady Blossom). Austin later married Debra Marshall before marrying Kristin Feres in 2009. Austin has two daughters from his second marriage.
Austin owns significant real estate, including a ranch in Nevada, known as Broken Skull Ranch 2.0, and properties in Marina Del Rey, California. In 2017, he bought a neighboring house, which he sold in 2021 for $3.395 million after purchasing it in 2009.
