Rubbing shoulders with ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin could be rough. Especially for someone who’s a teetotaler. The exact same happened with Austin Theory, who was at the receiving end of a Stone Cold stunner at WrestleMania 38.

The 27-year-old star recently informed Chris Van Vliet about the only fear he had after getting a rub from Steve at The Grandest Stage of Them All. Theory said for someone like him who’s never had alcohol, he was anxious about boozing with Stone Cold that night. The former US Champion was convinced that he’d be asked to chug some beer by The Baddest S.

O. B. He feared not being able to turn it down either, as it would’ve been so disrespectful to the Attitude Era icon, said Theory.

Once Steve walked back through the curtains, he simply approached the young star, and they shared a hug. Austin’s T-shirt, which was drenched with beer, was the only alcohol Theory had tasted in his life as The Texas Rattlesnake held him closely for the compliment. Austin gave props to the Georgian for his overzealous selling of the stunner.

I came back after that match thinking in my head already like, living in the future I’m about to drink a whole beer because Stone Cold’s gonna walk through the curtain and he’s gonna hand me one. And if I don’t drink it, that’s so disrespectful. Austin Theory via InsightThat was quite a moment for the rising lad.

Theory also revealed that despite being down and out after being stunned by Austin, he kept an eye open to catch Vince McMahon eating up a stunner as well. Although it was horrible, to say the least. RELATEDAlexa Bliss shows off her new heartwarming tattoo amidst WWE hiatusBefore the WWE Hall of Famer had come out, Theory was lollygagging at ringside and later joined McMahon in his first match in years that he had with Pat McAfee.

The former Indianapolis Colts punter beat Theory but lost to Vince after a 2-on-1 disadvantage. After that, Stone Cold’s music hit, and it went south for Mr. McMahon and his protege.

Austin Theory reveals what it was like going against The RockNot only did Austin Theory get to work with Steve Austin, The Unproven One also shared the ring with The Rock. Last year, when SmackDown was in Denver, Theory cut Pat McAfee into his promo that eventually led to The Great One coming out to a thunderous pop. The Rock and Austin Theory [via- WWE]That was sink-or-swim for Austin, who succumbed to the menace of arguably the greatest talker in WWE history.

But how did that segment come about? Theory shared some behind-the-scenes details with CVV on Insight, saying he wasn’t aware of it until an hour or so before the show. RELATED“All is right in the world”- WWE Universe ecstatic after 36-year-old star returns on Raw following 3-month injury hiatusHe went to Triple H‘s office, and they made a beeline to Rock’s tour bus to iron out what they were about to do in the ring.

The Brahma Bull told Theory to just hold his own and let the crowd react to it.