Another ‘Austin-level’ surprise still to come for WWE WrestleMania 38

According to Dave Meltzer, another “Austin-level surprise” is yet to be revealed for WWE WrestleMania 38 in Dallas, Texas.

Talking on Tuesday’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer said he isn’t sure who it would be as he considers Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Undertaker, Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair at that level. 

He said that he thought Johnson and even John Cena were both unable to make the schedule for this year’s WrestleMania, set for Saturday, April 2nd and April 3rd.

In January, Cena said he was unlikely for the show but that he isn’t done with WWE by a long shot.

Meltzer didn’t say whether the surprise was going to be revealed before WrestleMania and if that surprise would be in a match or just an appearance on the show.

“Austin-level,” of course, is referring to Steve Austin as rumors broke this week that he might be returning to the ring for a match against Kevin Owens, his first since 2003.

Co-host Garrett Gonzales asked Meltzer about rumblings Mat Men’s Andrew Zarian heard about WWE hoping this wouldn’t be a one-off for Austin. Meltzer couldn’t confirm it as he wasn’t sure what Austin’s motivations were for a comeback and whether he might be looking for a Goldberg or Edge-level deal where he returns for a few select matches per year.