As WWE gears up for WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, speculation about the lineup for the event continues to grow. With the “Grandest Stage of Them All” just a few months away, several big names are being discussed. The Rock’s potential involvement is already making headlines after his return at *Bad Blood* in October and his ties to The Bloodline storyline. Similarly, John Cena is rumored to be on the card for what could be his final WrestleMania match, coinciding with his upcoming retirement tour.
Amid all the buzz, Cody Rhodes has expressed his hope to see another WWE legend join the festivities—none other than Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Speaking with Adrian Hernandez, the Undisputed WWE Champion shared his admiration for Austin and explained why having “The Rattlesnake” at WrestleMania 41 would mean so much.
“We could helicopter him in, Great American Bash-style,” Rhodes joked. “Steve Austin was the ultimate babyface, carrying the company during his time. We’re in this amazing era now where there are true good guys again, and I’d love for him to see how far we’ve come. I hope he’s proud of all of us because he and The Rock really set the table for us. Thanks to them, we’re able to thrive today. I’d love for him to be involved in any way.”
Austin’s last in-ring appearance was at WrestleMania 38, where he defeated Kevin Owens in a No Holds Barred match during the main event of Night 1. While there were discussions about Austin appearing at WrestleMania 40, he ultimately declined due to scheduling conflicts.
Whether or not Austin can make it to WrestleMania 41 remains to be seen, but Cody’s comments highlight the lasting impact of “Stone Cold” on WWE and its current generation of stars.