There are specific items that are associated with Stone Cold Steve Austin over the years that WWE fans instantly remember regarding his career.

When people think about WWE and the iconic professional wrestlers that have worked for the company over the years, Stone Cold Steve Austin is often one of the first that comes to mind. He is an iconic name who put together some of the greatest moments in WWE history, helping to take the company to new heights.

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He was involved in so many classic moments, ad that helped him carve out his legendary career at the same time. While he didn't wear fancy ring gear, there were still specific items that were associated with him over the years that fans instantly remember regarding his career.

Steve Austin is one of few wrestlers over the years who has been able to have a custom championship, and because of that his specific title is one that fans always associate with him. The Texas Rattlesnake had the Smoking Skull version of the title, which always looked fantastic.

It is one of the most iconic versions of the WWE Championship throughout history, and because Austin helped to make it feel like such a big deal, he was able to ensure that fans never forgot it.

Certain wrestlers put a lot of focus on their ring gear, wearing flashy outfits regularly, changing things all the time to constantly stand out. That wasn't the case with Steve Austin, even though he was a main event player, as he would just wear simply black trunks.

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However, he did have his classic vest regularly, with this having the classic skull logo on the back. It was a very simple thing for him to wear, and there weren't tons of details, but because everything else he did was old-school and basic, this did end up standing out.

Over the years there have been plenty of wrestlers that have made vehicles part of their characters, whether it be JBL's stretched limousine, The Undertaker's motorcycle, or Eddie Guerrero's car, these can all play a key part in building up the character and the personality of the wrestler themselves.

Steve Austin was another person that often had a vehicle, as he would head to the ring on his quad bike, charging around the ringside area with the steel stairs being moved out of the way. It was an epic entrance that went along with his badass character perfectly.

Unfortunately over the years, Steve Austin dealt with a few different injuries, with many of them being quite serious. That's something that ended up forcing him to retire a lot sooner than he likely would have done, and while his neck was a big part of that, he dealt with serious knee problems as well.

That is why he ended up wearing a knee brace for many years of his career, and because it was such a big, clunky piece of equipment it stood out when he appeared in the ring, with this becoming something that fans just associated with him.

Steve Austin is typically best remembered for being a hard-hitting wrestler who would kick ass inside the ring, but he was also brilliant at entertaining people and making fans laugh. That is where he truly came alive, particularly later on in his career as he was able to get over with the crowd even more.

This was clear when he began singing and playing the guitar in backstage segments, with him and Kurt Angle putting together one of the most beloved moments in WWE history during their time together singing.

One of the greatest moments in WWE history took place when Steve Austin attacked Vince McMahon in the hospital, which created tons of great comedy. From Mick Foley debuting Mr. Socko to Austin dressing up as his nurse, it created a great segment that audiences loved.

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But the best moment was without doubt Austin striking McMahon over the head with a bedpan, as it helped bring the classic old-school comedy with the noises and the impact it made, which fans still talk about.

One key element that has been part of Steve Austin's look over the years is a baseball cap, with this being a trademark for him that he has always had since he developed this gimmick. It's something that wasn't massively important in defining who he was, but it did become something fans would associate with.

The fact that WWE and Austin himself have sold baseball caps based on him goes to prove how much people have linked it to him, as they want to wear one and be just like him as well.

Merchandise is a huge deal in professional wrestling, and Steve Austin sold tons of it over the years with a variety of different t-shirts, but there was one that always stood out. That was the classic black t-shirt with the phrase 'Austin 3:16' on it, which was very simple but ended up being bought by everybody.

It is something that people are still purchasing to this day, with the outfit proving to be massively popular amongst audiences. It's a t-shirt that people have always remembered when it comes to him, which is a credit to the simple design.

When it comes to Steve Austin there is no doubt that fans associate him with a cold beer, as this was a huge part of his character and what made him so relatable as the every man. He would celebrate everything by cracking open a cold beer, and guzzling it down in the corner of the ring.

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He also put together tons of epic segments with the beer baths, drenching his rivals after taking them out with a Stunner, which would always pop the crowd, and remains one of the most popular things anyone can do inside the ring.

While everybody associates Steve Austin with drinking beers in the ring, one of his most famous segments also featured alcohol. That came with the classic beer truck where he sprayed down on the McMahon family and The Rock, which was truly the Attitude Era done at its peak.

It's one of the most beloved segments in wrestling history and it is no surprise that fans can fondly recall this. The beer truck is something he will always be associated with, and that's simply because it was one of the greatest moments ever.

Matthew Wilkinson is a writer based in Bradford, England. Can be found on Twitter @MC_Wilkinson1