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Updated August 15

From Lon Randolph
What is the deal with Stone Cold? Did he quit or what? Is he ever coming back?

Stone Cold Steve Austin and WWE were unable to reach an agreement on a new contract and Austin is not currently under contract with any wrestling organization. The dispute between Austin and WWE revolved around the use of the "Stone Cold" trademark outside of wrestling. Austin wanted the right to use the trademark name in movies and other non-wrestling situations, and WWE insisted on getting compensation for any use of the name. As to whether he'll ever come back...that remains to be seen. WWE could use a shot in the arm right now, and Austin has the star-power to do it. The big problem, though, is that Austin is physically limited because of his neck problem and would not be able to be an in-ring performer on a regular basis.

From Joe Smith
Where are Shawn Michaels and the Big Show? Are they going to be on tv soon or are they done?

Neither are done. Shawn Michaels took time off to spend time with his wife during the final months of her pregancy and is expected back soon - perhaps as early as Summerslam. Big Show has been out due to injury and should be back sometime later this year.

From Kevin Geren
Any chance of the original DX members reuniting?

It's doubtful. Shawn Michaels, Billy Gunn, and Triple H are the only DX members currently under contract with WWE at this time. Brian James is currently contracted with TNA for at least another year, and Sean Waltman is currently dealing with personal issues. Waltman's on again/off again girlfriend, Joanie "Chyna" Laurer, recently told Howard Stern that Waltman might be headed back to WWE but that doesn't seem likely until he gets his personal issues under control.