At this point, it’s no secret that a …

At this point, it’s no secret that a number of NBA stars are pro wrestling fans, and we’ve seen pairs such as the Nike LeBron 14 take direct inspiration from in-ring athletes. The trend will continue this month as Damian Lillard’s signature sneaker takes on a “Stone Cold” Steve Austin theme. Branded across the midsole with rather obvious “DAME 3:16” branding—a reference to Stone Cold’s famous “AUSTIN 3:16” catchphrase—the black, blue, and gold sneaker also includes another potential nod to the WWE legend in the form of a snakeskin texture across the toe. Despite the storytelling, this does not appear to be an official collaboration with the WWE.