CM Punk’s recent return was also brought up during the latest Writing with Russo episode, and the former WWE writer disagreed with the comparisons between Punk and Steve Austin.
While Vince Russo gave Punk credit for his work, he said the former WWE star didn’t have the same aura and impact as Stone Cold. Russo said that Punk’s AEW signing gave the company a brief rating boost, but the TV figures went back to normal since the early hype disappeared:
Vince Russo doubts Attitude Era fans will tune in to see Steve Austin’s WWE return
The professional wrestling landscape has changed drastically since Steve Austin last wrestled a match 19 years ago. Vince Russo said fans who grew up watching Austin are now in their 30s, and he didn’t feel they’d switch back to wrestling just for the nostalgic return.
While hardcore fans will watch no matter what, Russo wasn’t sure casual fans would follow suit and show eagerness over The Texas Rattlesnake lacing up his wrestling boots again:
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