During the late 1990s and early 2000s, The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin emerged as WWE’s most prominent figures. However, in a recent interview, Marc Mero reflected on how his involvement in another storyline ultimately led to him missing out on a feud with Austin.
Mero, who was married to former WWE Diva Sable from 1994 to 2004, found himself entangled in a dramatic storyline that unfolded on the May 11, 1998, episode of RAW.
In a surprising turn of events, Sable executed a powerful powerbomb on her then-husband after months of on-screen tension between their characters.
Speaking to James Romero of WSI, Mero acknowledged that he was initially slated to face Austin at multiple live events before the incident with Sable took center stage:
“Yeah, I blew a run with Steve Austin. But, you know what, looking back I have no regrets because it got her over so big. That powerbomb, when people saw that she could do that to me, or I could do it to myself, people were just amazed.”
The storyline revolved around Mero’s villainous persona becoming increasingly envious of Sable’s popularity among fans. The powerbomb moment elicited a significant reaction from the audience, solidifying Sable’s status as a major star.
Despite harboring no personal animosity towards Mero, Steve Austin refused to engage in a feud with him following the Sable segment. Reflecting on this decision, Mero comprehends Austin’s perspective and recognizes the importance of facing a more credible opponent:
“Of course, I can understand, looking back, and Steve and I have talked about this. I can understand. Why would you want to wrestle someone that just got beat up by a girl? When you really think about the logic of our fans and stuff like that. But, again, I would have done it a million times only because I knew it was going to get us over as a team.”
Mero parted ways with WWE in 1999 but remains a notable figure in wrestling history, particularly for his stint in WCW under the persona of Johnny B. Badd.
The question remains: Should Stone Cold Steve Austin have engaged in a feud with Marc Mero? It’s a topic that sparks debate among wrestling enthusiasts, highlighting the intricacies of storytelling and character development in the world of professional wrestling.
