8. Vince McMahon
Austin vs. McMahon is the feud that turned “Stone Cold” from a rising star with ceaseless potential into the most successful wrestler in WWE history. The feud likewise elevated McMahon from a bland announcer into one of the most hated heels in wrestling history, a position he is arguably as well known for as he has been known for being the primary executive force behind WWE. Equally well documented amongst fans who want the real story, however, has been the fact that for all this time, Austin and McMahon were actually rather good friends, with McMahon acknowledging Austin’s star shined greater than any of his other performers and appropriately thanking him for it with respect and friendship.
Austin isn’t quite the same as some of McMahon’s other closest companions in the wrestling industry, in that Stone Cold is anything but a yes man. While their real life relationship goes a lot smoother than the one on television, Austin and McMahon have had more than a few highly publicized disagreements throughout the years, which have resulted in Austin walking out of the company more than once. McMahon is always willing to renegotiate, though, which shows both how vital a talent Austin still can be when the situation calls for it, and the fact McMahon will always value him as a friend despite his actions as an employee.
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