10 real life facts about Stone Cold Steve Austin 1

#1 The Rock, Goldberg and Mick Foley are his best friends

Ironically, his best friend is no one else but The Rock with whom he shared the biggest on-screen rivalry. Another was an almost direct clone the WCW created to piggyback off Austin’s success. Three of his best friends include The Rock, Bill Goldberg and Mick Foley.
Out of the three friends listed, Austin’s had his most intense bouts with The Rock. Their rivalry began when Austin successfully defended his Intercontinental Title against Rocky Maivia. In 1999, Austin again feuded with The Rock after Vince McMahon eliminated Austin from the Royal Rumble.
The Rattlesnake won his third WWE championship over The Great One when he defeated The Rock at WrestleMania XV. In the years to follow, the two would battle for WWE supremacy. However, outside the ring, their respect and admiration ran deep.