Steve Austin Dismisses CTE Link in Wrestling

WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin has stirred controversy with his skepticism about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain condition linked to repeated head injuries. In the Netflix documentary 'Mr. McMahon,' Austin discussed the topic in relation to Chris Benoit's tragic murder-suicide, stating he does not believe in CTE. He argued that if a wrestler experiences multiple concussions, they are 'probably doing something wrong,' and emphasized his own limited experience with concussions throughout his wrestling career. Other figures in the documentary, such as Christopher Nowinski, have expressed strong beliefs in the connection between CTE and wrestling, particularly in Benoit's case. Vince McMahon also dismissed theories linking CTE to Benoit’s actions, attributing them to mental instability. Austin's comments have sparked significant debate among fans and experts regarding the seriousness of CTE in professional wrestling.