WWE News Steve Austin passed on WrestleMania 24 story line Feb 14, 2008 - 09:07 AM Email This Article | Printer Friendly Page Send Us News & Results | Back to Main Listing Steve Austin turned down a chance to appear at WrestleMania 24. “There was a pitch thrown at me for WrestleMania, but I turned it down,” Austin told Thursday’s Miami Herald. “I’d like to go to the Hall of Fame and see the guys get inducted. They got enough talent in WWE that they don’t need me for WrestleMania, and it’s not my desire to go back into the ring. If I really needed the money, I’d go back in the ring, but I’ve been conservative with my money and invested wisely. I have fond memories of the business, and I love the business, but I don’t miss it.” To read the full story, visit the Miami Herald. Powell’s POV: Of course, Austin could be working the reporter to protect a surprise story line, but it sounds like he’s content with not appearing on the big show. Good for him if he’s being sincere about this. It’s classy that he would pass on the big WrestleMania payoff, yet still have a desire to attend the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. BOOKMARK DOT NET AND ADD US TO YOUR RSS • HELP DOT NET: TAKE OUR ADVERTISER DEMO SURVEY CLICK TO RETURN TO MAIN LISTING OR SELECT A LINK BELOW FROM THIS CATEGORY WWE News Latest Twelve Articles WWE official says the company hasn't ruled out dropping some pay-per-view events from the schedule, explains why several pay-per-view names were changed Jim Ross provides a medical update on WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Brisco WWE tag team champion Edge injured during a San Diego house show WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Steamboat returning to the ring this weekend, Chris Jericho comments on their upcoming match Jim Ross discusses the need for to add new wrestlers to the WWE main event mix, identifies two wrestlers who are moving up the ladder on Smackdown, the need for a WWE scouting department 7/3 WWE Smackdown preview: A full list of matches for tonight's show featuring Edge and Chris Jericho vs. C.M. Punk and Jeff Hardy (no spoilers) VOTE IN OUR LATEST POLL Are you more likely to watch WWE Smackdown because Vince McMahon is advertised? Yes. Big things tend to happen when Vince is on the show. No. Advertising Vince won't change my viewing habits. I'm actually less likely to watch the show because Vince is advertised.