>>6573787Austin on his pod pretty much said he was a shy introverted guy growing up. He played football and stuff, and managed to finish a match on a broken neck while walking out, but I think even he would say he wasn't the toughest guy in the world. He just knew how to play one really well.
In terms of wrestling toughness, he had a typical upbringing for that time. Most guys in wrestling were former football players.
