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Austin: 'IF YOU'RE READY FOR WRESTLEMANIA, GIMME A HELL YEAH!!!! (HELL YEAH!) You damn right, because Stone Cold Steve Austin has been jerked around long enough! And I will say this, with Paul Wight as the special referee, or without him, it really don't make a damn, because that belt is coming with me and that's all I got to say about that. For the last few weeks-- shut your little lips or I'll go down and punch your glass off right now. For the last few weeks, I come out here and I sit and listen to you spit you're little nursery rhymes about 'Jabroni Avenue' or 'Know Your Role Boulevard'. Jesus Christ son, you better get your ass serious because Stone Cold Steve Austin is gonna take his ass to Philadelphia, check right in to the Smack Down Hotel, roll right in to room 3:16, and burn that son of a bitch to the ground! You look at me. Take your little glasses off so I can see your eyeballs, son. Pull 'em off, because I want you to look right here. When that bell rings, and the match is over, you are looking at the next WWF Champion, AND THAT'S THE BOTTOM LINE 'CAUSE STONE COLD SAID SO! As far as right now goes, the big celebration after where Stone Cold is gonna drink a hell of a lotta beer, but I think we oughta share a little pre-match beer RIGHT NOW.'

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Austin declares he is done being disrespected and will win the championship regardless of conditions. He threatens to destroy his opponent and the venue associated with them.
In plain terms
I'm done taking nonsense and will win the title no matter what.
What can you take from it?
Stand up for yourself and demand respect.

Where it applies

  • negotiations
  • public challenges
  • personal disputes

Putting it to work

  • setting boundaries
  • public speaking
  • claiming rights

Questions to consider

  • When is it right to stop being polite?
  • How do you demand respect without violence?

Another view

The aggressive tone may escalate conflicts unnecessarily.

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