What? chants are a part of wrestling that came about because of Stone Cold Steve Austin.
Speaking to Chris Van Vliet on Insight, Austin was asked about the chant. Austin brought about the chant after responding to other wrestlers with the question to throw them off their game.
“It really does [surprise me], but it’s a testament to how impacted people were to that. You know, that started off as me leaving a voice message on Christian’s phone,” said Stone Cold. “I was working heel at the time, and I said hey man, this is a really good way to F with people and get on their nerves and under their skin. Because if you tell me something I just say What? And I throw it back at you, and it’s irritating, it’s what it was designed to be. Then I turned it into something that worked for me as babyface as a way to mock a certain situation. With cadence and delivery, people can escape it as far as talent doing a promo. But it’s very, it’s flattering to still see it around, but I have had so many people cussing me out and hating it. We ended up putting it on the t-shirt for God’s sake, and it sold a ton. So, I am thankful for the word, but if it disappeared tomorrow then I wouldn’t complain. I’m honored that it is still here.”
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Many fans are against the chant, especially when its used in serious segments. We will have to wait and see how much longer it lasts amongst other iconic chants.
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