Photo: Concept art shows WWE’s initial vision for “Stone Cold” Steve Austin

Via Twitter user @allan_cheapshot, here is concept art for “Stone Cold” Steve Austin that was created in early 1996 as the character was being developed…

During the Steve Austin Biography episode on A&E, it was noted that the following names were also pitched in early 1996 for his character…

Fang McFrost, Snowman, Otto von Ruthless, Mr. Freeze, Ice Dagger, Cruel Luke, Cool Cat, and Chilly McFreeze