Match-Worn Steve Austin Knee Brace Sells For Over $225,000 At Auction

A match-worn knee brace belonging to Steve Austin from 1999 has sold for over $225,000 at auction. Fightful reports that the brace sold through Heritage Auctions for the price of $225,700.

The brace is described by Heritage Auctions as “Circa 1999 Stone Cold Steve Austin Match Worn & Signed Knee Brace with WWE Letter Signed by Linda McMahon.”

The description notes:

“This knee brace is from the early 2000’s when Austin was keeping WWE alive in its fight with WCW for the top wrestling spot. The offered Don Joy knee brace (16”) has a very similar wear pattern like the previous one we offered in May. Various scratches and some paint loss are found on the brace. Three of the four Velcro fasteners are still fully functional. The top button which has broken off which probably ended its in-ring run. Austin signed the top in gold paint pen and dated “5-8-99″ nearby. A WWF authentication sticker is placed near the date reference. LOA from WWE. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from Beckett Authentication Services.”

The news comes the same day as Conrad Thompson announced that a WWF “Red Letter” Intercontinental Championship belt set the record for highest price ever for a wrestling title at $716,750, also through Heritage Auctions.