Steve Austin Addresses Status for 3:16 Day WWE RAW in San Antonio

Stone Cold Steve Austin is shutting down the rumors about a possible WWE return on one of the most fitting dates imaginable.

With Monday Night RAW taking place in San Antonio, Texas on March 16 — also known as 3:16 Day — speculation had been circulating that the Texas Rattlesnake might show up for the special occasion. However, Austin has now made it clear that won’t be happening.

During an interview with TakeDown on SI on March 16, 2026, Austin was directly asked whether fans should expect to see him appear at RAW in his home state. The WWE Hall of Famer encouraged viewers to watch the show — but confirmed he won’t be there because he’s focused on his racing career.

“Man, they should tune in because they love WWE. But I’m out. I’ll be a few days out from that race — the race I’m talking about with my racing career — and we’re trying to get that car ready. We’re working our asses off.”

The Texas Rattlesnake then explained that he’ll be spending the time preparing his off-road racing vehicle instead of heading to the arena. For now, he’ll be in Nevada, so there’s no chance of him appearing on Raw tonight.

“So yeah, I’ll be hunkered down in a garage out here in BF Nevada, trying to get this buggy ready — a side-by-side utility vehicle — to race this grueling 250-mile race with everybody else I race with. I want to get out there and put my own show on out there in the desert.”

This effectively shuts down the idea that Austin could appear at the March 16 episode of RAW, which had gained traction after speculation that WWE might bring him in for the symbolic date in his home state. Earlier reports suggested that people within WWE were hopeful the Hall of Famer might show up for the show in San Antonio, noting that it would have been his first Monday Night RAW appearance in years.

Austin has remained very selective with WWE appearances in recent years. His last major in-ring return came at WrestleMania 38 in 2022 when he defeated Kevin Owens, and he has only made occasional appearances since then. While the timing of RAW in Texas on 3:16 Day seemed like the perfect setup, Austin’s comments make it clear he’ll be focused on racing instead of stepping back into a WWE arena.

What do you think about Steve Austin missing RAW on 3:16 Day in Texas? Were you hoping to see the Texas Rattlesnake appear, or does it make sense for him to focus on his racing career? Let us know your thoughts and leave your feedback.

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