“Stone Cold” Steve Austin on Having a Dream Match With Finn Balor, His Respect for John Cena

In a recent interview with WWE.com, WWE Hall of Famer and “WWE 2K16” cover man “Stone Cold” Steve Austin discussed a number of wrestling-related topics, including one NXT superstar he wouldn’t mind having a dream match with.

Here are some of the highlights:

WWE.COM: A large roster like the one coming to WWE 2K16 will certainly give gamers an opportunity to set up all sorts of dream matches. Is there any Superstar from your past who you’d like to go just one more round with?

AUSTIN: A guy that I’ve always had so much respect for and only got a chance to meet one time was Andre the Giant. So, I would like to play Andre the Giant as myself, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. And some of the new guys that they’re bringing into this game like Finn Bálor, who I think is an outstanding talent and a veteran who’s moved to WWE, but a guy who is probably one of the best wrestlers in the world. There are many dream matchups that I could sit and talk to you about all day.

WWE.COM: Let’s fast-forward a little and look at the current roster. Same question: Looking at it now, who do you think would give you a fun bout?

AUSTIN: Man, John Cena. I got a lot of respect for that guy. You talk about a road warrior, a guy that works his tail off, shows up with a smile on his face every single day and adds himself to shows when he’s needed. Hell, even when he’s not needed, the guy just loves to get on the road, and he loves the company that much. He’s an absolute workhorse.

I’ve seen John Cena have great matches with so many great talents, but I don’t think there’s anybody that could light his a** up to a level of intensity more than myself as “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. So I’d love to tangle with John Cena, and I tell you, that guy’s an absolute machine in the ring. He never gets tired. He’s a gym freak. He’s one of the strongest guys in the business. I really like what he does inside the ring, and I would really like to mess with him to see what kind of magic we could create.

To read the interview in its entirety, click here.

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