Stone Cold Steve Austin returned to WWE at No Way Out 2003, defeating Eric Bischoff in a one-sided match.

What happened?

The match lasted only four minutes, with Austin delivering three Stunners to Bischoff.

Background

Bischoff, a former WCW promoter, had fired Austin from WCW years earlier, sparking a long-standing feud.

Austin had also buried Bischoff on TV during his stint in ECW before signing with WWE.

The match

Bischoff knew he was in for a painful defeat, stating he wasn't worried about the in-ring part of the match.

He had enough heat at the time, and all people wanted to see was him get beaten.

The match was set up by Bruce Prichard, Bischoff's buddy, who brought it up in a production meeting.

Aftermath

Bischoff reflected on the match, saying it was exciting, but he knew what was going to happen before Steve even agreed to do it.

He didn't imagine himself having any offense, given the type of match it was.

The match was a culmination of their 8-year feud, which started when Bischoff fired Austin from WCW.

On February 23, 2003, Austin made his return to the WWE, and the match with Bischoff was his first.

The outcome was never in doubt, with Austin dominating the match from the opening bell.

Bischoff's comments on the match provide insight into the mindset of both men at the time.

The feud between Austin and Bischoff was a major storyline in the WWE at the time, with their match at No Way Out 2003 being a highlight.

The match may have been one-sided, but it was an important moment in the career of Stone Cold Steve Austin.

Austin's return to the WWE was a major event, and his match with Bischoff was just the beginning.

The outcome of the match was a testament to Austin's dominance in the ring.

No, Bischoff was not expected to win, but the match was still an exciting moment for fans.

And so, the feud between Austin and Bischoff continued, with their match at No Way Out 2003 being a memorable moment.

But the match was not just about the outcome; it was about the story behind it.

So, the match between Austin and Bischoff was a significant moment in their feud, and in the career of Stone Cold Steve Austin.