What Is Steve Austin's Net Worth?
'Stone Cold' Steve Austin is an American actor, producer, and retired professional wrestler with a net worth of $30 million. He is a six-time world champion and three-time Royal Rumble winner among his many wrestling accomplishments.
Early Life
Steve Austin was born Steven James Anderson on December 18, 1964, in Austin, Texas. Later changing his name to Steven James Williams, he is better known by his ring name, 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin. His parents, James and Beverly Anderson, divorced when he was a year old. His mother moved to Edna, Texas, and married Ken Williams in 1968. Steve has three brothers and a sister. He attended Edna High School, then Wharton County Junior College on a football scholarship before transferring to the University of North Texas on a full scholarship.
Wrestling Career
Austin began his wrestling career at the Dallas Sportatorium, trained by Chris Adams. He wrestled his debut World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) match in 1989 against Frogman LeBlanc. Memphis booker Dutch Mantell later gave him the name Steve Austin to avoid confusion with wrestler 'Dr. Death' Steve Williams Steve Williams.
In 1991, Austin joined World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and adopted the 'Stunning Steve Austin' persona. With valets like Vivacious Veronica and Lady Blossom, he won the WCW World Television Championship twice and was part of Paul E. Dangerously's Dangerous Alliance. He lost the title in September 1992 to Ricky Steamboat.
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In 1993, Austin teamed with Brian Pillman as The Hollywood Blonds, winning the NWA and WCW World Tag Team Championships. Austin also held the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship twice. However, in 1995, WCW Vice President Eric Bischoff fired him, deeming him unmarketable.
While recovering from a triceps injury, Austin joined Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), where he developed his 'Stone Cold' persona. He debuted in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in January 1996 and quickly rose to fame, winning the 1996 King of the Ring and coining the 'Austin 3:16' catchphrase. This propelled him to immense popularity, leading to countless victories and a notable feud with Vince McMahon. Austin officially retired from wrestling in March 2003 but has continued to make non-wrestling appearances, including as a referee and Co-General Manager of 'Raw.'
Television and Acting
Austin has appeared in various films such as 'The Longest Yard' (2005), 'The Condemned' (2007), and 'The Expendables' (2010). He also hosted reality TV shows, including CMT's 'Redneck Island' (2012-2016) and 'Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge' (2014-2017).
Personal Life
Steve Austin has been married four times. His first marriage to Kathy Burrhus lasted from 1990 to 1992. He married Jeannie Clark, known as Lady Blossom, in 1992, and they divorced in 1999, having two daughters, Stephanie and Cassidy. His third marriage to Debra Marshall lasted from 2000 to 2003. Austin has been married to Kristin Feres since 2009.
Real Estate
Austin and his fourth wife, Kristin, split their time between their ranch in Nevada, known as the Broken Skull Ranch 2.0, and their home in Marina Del Rey, California. They owned two adjacent properties in Marina Del Rey, purchased in 2009 and 2017, which they sold in April 2021 for $3.395 million.
