'Stone Cold' Steve Austin shares update on his knee replacement surgery

Fans have long been attracted by WWE superstars because of their charisma, athleticism, and commitment. Just a handful of these superstars have had as much of an impact as Steve Austin, famously known as "Stone Cold."

During the Attitude Era, Austin revolutionized professional wrestling with his legendary beer-drinking parties and thrilling in-ring performances. Even though he stopped competing in professional wrestling in 2003, Austin has remained a key spokesperson for WWE.

However, Austin recently had a serious health issue that needed surgery to resolve. He gave a health update in January 2025, stating that he had been through a complete knee replacement surgery in late 2024. In an Instagram post, the WWE Hall of Famer revealed the news and talked about his experience recovering from surgery. According to Austin, the surgery was necessary since his left knee had been in bad shape for years.

Steve Austin extended gratitude to his medical team for their outstanding care despite the drawn-out recuperation procedure and reported that his post-operative X-rays revealed encouraging results.

Austin had to deal with swelling and difficulties from being too excited to walk too soon during his recuperation. But the legendary wrestler has now returned to the gym for some light training, reaffirming his resolve to get back to his peak strength.

Stone Cold Steve Austin shares via Instagram that he underwent total knee replacement surgery 7 weeks ago and says everything is healing nicely. pic.twitter.com/SQv3LQNEZL

— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) January 22, 2025

Stone Cold Austin Austin to make his way in WrestleMania

Austin declared that he will participate in the renowned desert off-road race known as The Mint 400, which is set to happen in March 2025 outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. He made a comeback to competitive racing with this, having participated little in 2024. The Hall of Famer talked about his love of competition and the challenging circumstances that accompany it as he explained his enthusiasm for the sport.

Austin’s determination and willingness to take on new challenges continue to motivate fans even after he has left the WWE ring. His journey demonstrates his unwavering will and perseverance. It shows that even legendary people can go on exciting new adventures. In light of this, his supporters must be hopeful that if he chooses to participate in WrestleMania, he will defeat a few WWE stars.