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==== Why Stone Cold Steve Austin felt relatable ====

===== 1️⃣ He pays a real price =====

Austin:
* Bleeds
* Gets knocked out
* Loses matches
* Loses titles
* Suffers consequences for his choices

When Austin escalates violence, it costs him (No Way Out 2001 is the perfect example).

That mirrors real life:

: Go too far → you might still lose.

===== 2️⃣ He loses without being diminished =====

Austin can:
* Lose by stipulation
* Lose by interference
* Lose by bad luck
* Lose by chaos

And still feel dangerous the next night.

That’s relatable because:

: Losing doesn’t erase who you are.

===== 3️⃣ His flaws matter =====

Austin:
* Has a temper
* Makes bad decisions
* Can’t ignore authority
* Lets emotion override strategy

Those flaws cause his losses.

Cena’s flaws rarely matter in outcomes.

===== 4️⃣ He doesn’t represent an ideal — he represents resistance =====

Austin isn’t:
* A role model
* A moral compass
* A company symbol

He’s:

: The guy who snaps when pushed.

That’s far easier to see yourself in.