Kevin Owens and Stone Cold Steve Austin Escape Fatal Accident in Unseen Spot at WrestleMania 38

Stone Cold Steve Austin made his triumphant return to WrestleMania 38. After so much anticipation by the fans regarding his appearance after 19 years, he delivered an incredible match. However, there was an instance where things could have taken a turn for the worse. Both he and his opponent, Kevin Owens, avoided a major accident at WrestleMania.

After Kevin Owens cut an insulting promo on the Texas Rattlesnake, Stone Cold made his return to WrestleMania. the crowd erupted as Austin made his way to the squared circle. Kevin Owens and Austin sat in the ring and exchanged verbal blows before Owens challenged Austin to a match. However, this would be a No Holds Barred match.

“I’m looking for a FIGHT!” – @FightOwensFight @steveaustinBSR #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/XuM6Cw7T69

— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022

To the delight of the fans, Stone Cold Steve Austin accepted the challenge, and a fight ensued. Austin looked better than ever and showed barely any ring rust. Moreover, he controlled most of the match, putting a beating on Owens. It came to a point when Owens seemingly decided to run away from Austin and avoid the match, but Stone Cold did not let that happen.

What could have caused major injury to Stone Cold Steve Austin and Kevin Owens?

Stone Cold had come out in his signature style on an ATV, and he used that to take Owens on a ride, stopping him from escaping. The crowd erupted at this scene unfolding, but what many people did not notice was that the stage had something dangerous on it.

Pyro set up in the middle of the stage. #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/2dSIFyUrbf

— Tim Jarrell of PWUnlimited (@TimmyBuddy) April 3, 2022

Indeed, it seems like there was a pyrotechnics machine set up right where Austin and Owens were driving the ATV. If the pyrotechnics had accidentally set off, it could have been tragic for both WWE Superstars.

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It is unclear if they noticed it on their way back from the stage, but they did narrowly avoid catastrophe.

The Undertaker once suffered a similar fate

While it is a relief that Stone Cold and Kevin Owens did not get injured from that machine, that is not always the case. Indeed, a pyro mishap in WWE once caused a severe injury to WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker. Back in Elimination Chamber premium live event in 2010, The Undertaker was a victim of a massive pyro mishap. Flames engulfed The Deadman during his entrance.

The Undertaker suffered burns on his skin due to this incident and was badly injured. However, to his credit, he still went on to compete in the match. These incidents show the true risks that WWE Superstars often unknowingly face.

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