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 Smackdown preview: Full match listing for tonight's show (no spoilers) including lumberjack match main event Paul Heyman responds to Jerry Lawler's admission that he intentionally broke Heyman's jaw Walter Kowalski funeral, Triple H among the pallbearers Jim Ross comments on Mick Foley leaving WWE, spoofs the MVP and tester story Dot Net Exclusive Notes: MVP comment leads to heat, Mr. Kennedy's WWE future in question WWE acknowledges Mick Foley's departure VOTE IN OUR LATEST POLL What was the best segment on the September 1 WWE Raw? Randy Orton's in-ring promo. Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho contract signing. Rey Mysterio returns. Candice Michelle returns. Randy Orton and C.M. Punk verbal exchange. Randy Orton slaps Cody Rhodes. Mark Henry wins the ECW battle royal. Kane wins the Raw battle royal. Charlie Haas dresses up like John Cena. Honk-A-Meter.