WWE has officially trademarked "3:16" for future use on merchandise, specifically T-Shirts which will feature city name and 3:16. The trademark is, of course, a bible verse but is associated with WWE Hall of Famer "Stone Cold" Steve Austin who unknowingly at the time uttered what would become one of the most popular catchphrases in wrestling history.
Austin's rise to stardom began at the 1996 King of the Ring. He began using his trademark finishing maneuver, the Stone Cold Stunner; with this new technique, he won the King of the Ring tournament. After defeating Marc Mero in the semi-finals, Austin defeated Jake "The Snake" Roberts in the finals. At the time, Roberts was portraying a born-again Christian, so after the match, Austin cut a now famous promo during his coronation, telling Roberts, "You sit there and you thump your Bible, and you say your prayers, and it didn't get you anywhere! Talk about your Psalms, talk about John 3:16... Austin 3:16 says I just whipped your ass!". "Austin 3:16"
The WWE has trademarked the term "3:16". This will be used for shirts going forward for live events "City Name 3:16" pic.twitter.com/JES2Y4d0S6
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