Steve Austin, better known by the ring name "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, is an American retired professional wrestler, actor, producer, and television host. Austin is currently signed under a Legends contract in the WWE. Austin enjoyed a successful mid-card career as "Stunning" Steve Austin in World Championship Wrestling from 1991 to 1995. After a brief stint in Extreme Championship Wrestling in late 1995, he signed with the World Wrestling Federation as The Ringmaster.