WWE News Dot Net Exclusive: Some of the ideas WWE creative came up with for Steve Austin at WrestleMania 24 Mar 18, 2008 - 12:58 PM Email This Article | Printer Friendly Page Send Us News & Results | Back to Main Listing Steve Austin has gone on record in the past stating that he rejected a story line that was pitched for him at WrestleMania 24. The creative team had discussions about approaching him regarding the idea of having a match against Hulk Hogan, but one source believes they never actually made the pitch because it’s common knowledge that he has no interest in doing a program with Hogan. There were also discussions about approaching Austin to serve as the referee for the Floyd Mayweather and Big Show match at WrestleMania. Predictably, the plan called for Austin to give both men Stunners either at the end of the match or afterward. Again, though, the source was not sure whether this idea was ever presented to Austin. Powell’s POV: Austin has stated in the past that he intends to go to the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. Therefore, he will be in Orlando on WrestleMania weekend so there’s a chance he could still be talked into making a surprise appearance, but WWE is not advertising him for the show. I remain surprised that Vince McMahon hasn’t brought in more celebrities for the Mayweather vs. Big Show match. This seems like the perfect spot to use celebrities as judges. However, the problem could be that WWE officials haven’t settled in on the style of match they will be having. If they have figured it out, I’m assuming that they’ll just keep the details quiet in hopes of adding intrigue regarding what the actual match will be. HELP SUPPORT DOT NET! BECOME A MEMBER AT OUR CHARTER RATE OF JUST $5 A MONTH - GET THE FIRST LOOK AT EXCLUSIVE INSIDER DOT NET NEWS, TONS OF EXCLUSIVE AUDIO SHOWS, MESSAGE BOARD ACCESS, START YOUR OWN BLOG, AD-FREE MAIN LISTING: SIGN ME UP (or MORE INFO) GOT AN IPHONE OR IPOD TOUCH? THEN BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD OUR NEW FREE iPhone APP: (click here!) (or SEARCH "pro wrestling" in iTunes App Store) FOR MORE BREAKING WWE & TNA NEWS AND COMMENTARY, VISIT OUR AFFILIATE PWTORCH.COM (click here!) FOR MORE MMA & UFC NEWS AND COMMENTARY, VISIT OUR AFFILIATE MMATORCH.COM (click here!) CLICK TO RETURN TO DOT NET MAIN LISTING OR SELECT A LINK BELOW FROM THIS CATEGORY WWE News Latest Twelve Articles Jim Ross shoots down talk that he's targeting WrestleMania 26 for his return, comments on his current contractual status with WWE Shore's WWE Superstars Hitlist: Shelton Benjamin vs. Zack Ryder, Eric Escobar (w/Vickie Guerrero) vs. Jimmy Wang Yang, and Mark Henry vs. Cody Rhodes 11/20 WWE Smackdown preview: The complete lineup for tonight's show headlined by Undertaker and Kane vs. Chris Jericho and Big Show, plus a hot Intercontinental Title match (no spoilers) 11/20 WWE Smackdown spoilers: Full results of the show that airs tonight with John Morrison defending the Intercontinental Title against Dolph Ziggler in a best of three falls match (spoilers) Where Are They Now: Former WWE wrestler Duke "The Dumpster" Droese WWE "ECW on Syfy" rating: How did the return of C.M. Punk to the Tuesday night show perform in the ratings?