1. How Much He Made And What He Accomplished
There are various reports on how much Austin earned when he was in the company, but when his ex-wife Debra Marshall was asked about it in 2007, she said that it was upwards of $12 million a year. Other reports say in 1998 Austin took home $1.2 million and also earned a large chunk of merchandising, but either way, there is little doubt that Austin is one of the most financially successful wrestlers of all time. Austin has also translated his success into an acting career and overall has amassed a net worth of $45 million.
It’s hard to argue that he wasn’t worth the money and Pro Wrestling Illustrated has decorated Austin with numerous accomplishments including: Feud of the Year in 1998 and 1999 (against Vince McMahon), Match of the Year (against Bret Hart at WrestleMania 13), Most Hated Wrestler Of The Year (best heel) in 2001 and Wrestler of the Year in 1998, 1999 and 2001.
That’s from people who judge wrestlers, but when you look in the ring itself, Austin was a 6-time WWF Champion, a 2-time Intercontinental Champion, and held the Tag Team Championship 4 times (all alongside eventual or current Hall of Famers: Shawn Michaels, Dude Love, The Undertaker and Triple H). He also won King of the Ring in 1996 (which you now know is why we have Austin 3:16). Austin was also a 3-time Royal Rumble Winner and headlined countless major shows.
Austin also held the WCW World Television Championship twice, the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship twice and the WCW World Tag Team Championship.
Last but not least, as you are well aware, Steve Austin has been inducted into WWE Hall of Fame.
And that’s the bottom line because Alex Keobke said so (…please don’t come after me, Steve).
Source: www.therichest.com
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