The Austin 3:16 t-shirt as we know it might never have happened if "Stone Cold" Steve Austin never got help from The Undertaker to get it cleared. ... By Matt Black. Modified Jun 24, 2021 23:48 GMT.

The first of these items was a simple black t-shirt with Austin 3:16 reference printed on the front in white lettering. It would go on to become one of the biggest-selling shirts in pro wrestling ...

Today marks the 25th anniversary of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's iconic ... in black, Austin incorporated some of his ... one kid rocking some variation of the "Austin 3:16" t-shirt.

The T-Shirt was designed in a way to pay homage to Stone Cold Steve Austin. Specifically, his classic “Austin 3:16” shirt was the inspiration for the latest UFC: 316 major event.

Following WrestleMania 31 Week, WWE's lawyers reportedly sent cease & desist letters to ProWrestlingTees.com regarding merchandise they sell for Austin in his official store on their website.