Source: Examiner.com

Stone Cold Steve Austin will be the special referee for the Cole vs Lawler match. That announcement is likely to happen on the Monday Night Raw for 3/7/11. A potential spoiler for this one will see Lawler not only beating Cole, but Cole and Swagger both falling victim to the “Stone Cold Stunner.”

I guess we will have to see during tomorrow night’s RAW for the real confirmation…

Austin’s March 7th appearance on RAW has been confirmed by the WWE. Last night were two video promos promoting the Rattlesnake’s return! OH HELL YEAH!

Statement from WWE:

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin to return to Raw next week. The Texas Rattlesnake returns! The host of WWE’s Tough Enough program, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, will make his way back to Raw next Monday night. There’s no telling what might happen, so don’t miss any of the action!

Source: PWTorch.com

The Steve Austin appearance is apart of the final five Raw TV tapings leading up to WrestleMania 27:

March 7: Dallas, Texas – “Stone Cold” Steve Austin advertised for his Raw TV return. (Austin guest-hosted the March 15 episode of Raw last year leading to WrestleMania.) Also advertised: The Undertaker and Triple H “returning to Dallas,” and Cena & Orton vs. Miz & Punk with Cole as guest referee.

It was confirmed this afternoon by Entertainment Weekly (and counter-confirmed by WWE) that Steve Austin will indeed be the new host of WWE’s reality show, “Tough Enough”.

From ET

EW has learned exclusively Tough Enough, the back-from-the-dead WWE reality contest series, has its new host: Stone Cold Steve Austin. The show will premiere April 4, after Monday Night Raw.

Sigh. I was so hoping there’d be some way to get Al Snow back, but I guess I will just have to, er, toughen up. Steve Austin is one of the WWE’s crossover stars — even non-wrestling fans like me are pretty familiar with him, and he obviously has plenty of on-screen experience.

What I liked so much about Snow as the mentor, though, was his ability to turn off that in-ring persona and be a strict teacher, a focused father figure, and occasional goofball. I’m hoping Austin has that same knack, and isn’t just Stone Cold Steve Austin TM with his mentees; I hope sometimes he’s just a regular dude.

From WWE.com

USA Network and WWE announced that WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin will host USA Network’s upcoming reality series “WWE Tough Enough.” The non-scripted series will premiere Monday, April 4 at 11/10 CT, immediately following USA’s ratings juggernaut WWE Monday Night Raw, and move to its regularly scheduled slot in primetime, Mondays at 8/7 CT, starting on April 11.

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin has captivated audiences around the world with his magnetic presence and bold, yet charming nature. Austin has done it all in sports-entertainment, winning 17 championships, including the WWE Championship six times. He has an immense and incredibly devoted fan base, and is considered one of the most popular WWE Superstars of all time. Austin was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009.

“I am very excited about the opportunity to work with my old friends at WWE on ‘WWE Tough Enough.’ Sports-entertainment has always been an important part of my life, and I look forward to finding the next generation of WWE Superstars,” said Austin.

“Stone Cold” will share his intimate knowledge, experience and flair for the stage as one of the most popular figures in WWE history to a group of individuals looking for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become the next WWE Superstar or Diva. Austin will mentor the diverse group of men and women who will live, train, eat and sleep under one roof in a house in Simi Valley, Calif. Each week, the contestants will battle it out in a series of unique challenges designed to test for such characteristics as showmanship, creativity, athleticism and desire, just to name a few. Viewers will witness the trials and tribulations of what it takes to be one of the best in the world’s greatest sports-entertainment organization. The grand prize winner will be awarded a contract with WWE.

Since leaving the world of sports-entertainment, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin has made a name for himself in Hollywood, with roles in such blockbuster hits as The Expendables, staring Sylvester Stallone and The Longest Yard, starring Adam Sandler and Chris Rock. Other film credits include Damage, The Condemned and Hunt to Kill. In addition to film, Austin is a household name from his work on hit television shows such as NBC’s Chuck and CBS’ Nash Bridges.

Shed Media US, noted for its strong characters and memorable casting in the non-scripted arena, will produce “WWE Tough Enough.” The company’s previous reality credits include The Real Housewives of New York City, Who Do You Think You Are and World’s Strictest Parents. Producing for Shed Media US are Alex Demyanenko and Eric Van Wagenen.

The non-scripted premiere of the show will air April 4th at 11/10 PM CT right after Monday Night RAW (ironically, this is the same day he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame back in 2009 – AND just in time to ring in SAW.com’s very own, “Stone Cold Appreciation Day”!!!) The regular scheduled time will be on Mondays at 8/7 CT, starting on April 11.

So, what do you guys think about Austin returning to the wrestling business and hosting the show?

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