Discussion: Austin - '97

[SuperSlim]

Aight here is the thing. Which would have been more beneficial for Austin's future in '97? Winning the title from Sid in the main event at WrestleMania 13 or his match against Bret at WrestleMania.

The way I see it, sometimes, well really a lot of times winning the world title can do wonders for you. Elevate a guy and all that. Having Austin win it at WrestlMania 13 from Sid? Well sure he would be world champion but that would be it. Sid doesn't really have the tools to really make a bonafide star, even if he drops the title to the guy on the grandest stage of them all. So Austin winnin the title at WrestleMania 13 really wouldn't have done too much for his career in the future cause he still would have been seen as just that guy.

Now what actually would up happenin at WrestleMania 13 going against Bret. The way I see it you have the King of the Ring moment that started Austin 3:16 back in '96. Then there was his match against Bret at Survivor Series '96. But Austin became bonafide after his match against Bret. He showed that he was truly one tough SOB. That match was a stepping stone to his future.

So... which match would have given him the greatest benefits in the future?
his match against Bret or winnin the title from Sid?