>>9854890>AustinPulled Mick Foley out of Midcard Hell and put him in the main event. He protected the Rock from HHH and Shawn. Tapped out to Kurt Angel, elevated Jericho, Benoit, RVD, Kane, and HHH. The secret behind Austin is that he rarely won clean and he was very giving in his matches against his opponents. Everyone who went against Austin, came out better, just like Austin did when he went against Bret. Winning doesn't mean you've been elevated - though it does help. And if you're not convinced, riddle me this, the people who went against Stone Cold Steve Austin and worked programs with him. Did their stock on the roster increase or decrease? In nearly every instance, the answer is yes, their standing and stock increased. That's the difference between guys like Austin, Rock, and Bret Hart vs Cunter, Philly, and Hogan. Even if you didn't win against Austin, you were better off than before.
