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Austin’s increasingly frayed personal and professional life created a sense of unrest, and soon it became clear he was on the edge. After declining a high-profile match with Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania 18—citing doubts about their compatibility in the ring—Austin found himself without an opponent and relegated to a match against Scott Hall. While a match with Hall could have been enticing, the absence of significant fanfare around this bout dulled its impact and left Austin feeling disrespected.