WWE Rumors: Stone Cold Was Pitched LA Knight for WrestleMania 39 Spot

WWE is reportedly trying to figure out a way to get "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to appear at WrestleMania 39, and the company recently floated the idea of working with an emerging superstar.

"Of late, we've heard that a very in-shape Steve Austin was made additional pitches to get on the show, but not for necessarily marquee matches," Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp reported (h/t Thirsty For News' H. Jenkins). "LA Knight was a name rumored online, and we can confirm that's at least been pitched. However, nobody close to Austin or in WWE have been able to verify that it's happening as of yet."

Knight has been positioned as one of the top heels on SmackDown Live, though he's gained popularity in recent weeks for his impressive promo skills. He was embroiled in a long-term rivalry with Bray Wyatt that ended with him losing a Pitch Black match at the Royal Rumble premium live event in January. He was challenged by Cody Rhodes for a match on this week's episode of Monday Night Raw.

It was nearly a year ago that Austin made his in-ring return after 19 years when he defeated Kevin Owens in a No Holds Barred match in the main event of Night 1 of WrestleMania 38. His return to competition was well-received by fans, and many believed that the 58-year-old could continue to wrestle at big events.

Austin's comeback went so well that WWE reportedly considered pairing him with its top performer. In January, Sapp reported that Austin received a "huge money offer" to face Universal Champion Roman Reigns in "a major match." Sapp also noted on Monday that Austin once received an offer for a match against Brock Lesnar last year.

Despite his age, Austin keeps himself in great physical shape and frequently posts his workouts on social media. The Hall of Famer is one of the most influential superstars in WWE history, so it should come as no surprise that the company is looking to involve him in the biggest event of the year.

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