Early Life and Education of Stone Cold Steve Austin: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 16, 2026

An overview of the childhood and early education of Stone Cold Steve Austin, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Steve "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is a retired professional wrestler, actor, and media personality. He is widely considered the greatest professional wrestler of all time and an ambassador for WWE. Austin was crucial to the World Wrestling Federation's success during the Attitude Era, which was a boom period for wrestling in the late 1990s and early 2000s. His persona and in-ring performances significantly contributed to wrestling's peak mainstream popularity.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

August 7, 1992: Annulment of Marriage to Kathryn Burrhus

On August 7, 1992, Stone Cold Steve Austin's marriage to his high school girlfriend, Kathryn Burrhus, was annulled while he was in Japan.

1997: Heel Turn

Steve Austin shook hands with Vince McMahon, turning heel for the first time since 1997 at WrestleMania X-Seven on April 1, 2001.

1999: Divorce from Jeanie Clarke

In 1999, Stone Cold Steve Austin divorced Jeanie Clarke, whom he had married in 1990 and had two daughters with.

September 13, 2000: Marriage to Debra Marshall

On September 13, 2000, Stone Cold Steve Austin married wrestling manager Debra Marshall.

July 22, 2002: Filing for Divorce from Debra Marshall

On July 22, 2002, Stone Cold Steve Austin filed for divorce from Debra Marshall following a domestic abuse incident.

2002: Low Profile and Reconciliation

Throughout 2002, Stone Cold Steve Austin maintained a low profile. By the end of 2002, he and Vince McMahon reportedly resolved their differences and agreed to his return.

February 5, 2003: Finalization of Divorce from Debra Marshall

On February 5, 2003, Stone Cold Steve Austin's divorce from Debra Marshall was finalized.

2003: Return Announcement and Regrets

In early 2003, Stone Cold Steve Austin announced his return to WWE. He expressed regret over his departure and addressed speculations about grudges against other wrestlers, also expressing displeasure with WWE storylines.

2007: Name Change to Steve Austin

In 2007, it was reported that Steve Austin legally changed his name to Steve Austin.

2009: Marriage to Kristin Feres

In late 2009, Steve Austin married his fourth wife, Kristin Feres.

2014: Support for Same-Sex Marriage

In 2014, Steve Austin voiced his support for same-sex marriage on his podcast.

2014: Podcast Revelation

In 2014, Stone Cold Steve Austin revealed during an interview on Vince McMahon's podcast that McMahon had initially fined him $650,000 upon his return, which was later reduced to $250,000.