The Night of the Greatest Promo of All Time

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"As a courtesy, I offered Austin the opportunity to do his promos early. I always thought Steve was a first-class promo guy who was just never given the opportunity to let his real persona come out."

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"He got up, walked around, and got in ‘the zone.’ Steve knew it was true. He knew his talent was matched only by his need to be the best. He knew he could do it."

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The Night of the Greatest Promo of All Time

Steve Austin

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"As a courtesy, I offered Austin the opportunity to do his promos early. I always thought Steve was a first-class promo guy who was just never given the opportunity to let his real persona come out."

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"He got up, walked around, and got in ‘the zone.’ Steve knew it was true. He knew his talent was matched only by his need to be the best. He knew he could do it."

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