"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is ready to welcome former UFC superstar Brock Lesnar back to WWE competition.

Appearing on Austin's monthly podcast, special guest Paul Heyman, who once managed Austin and is a regular Lesnar hype man, queried the Rattlesnake on the prospects of stepping into the ring at "WrestleMania 32" to face Lesnar.

Never one to mince words, Austin delivered a stunner in classic Austin 3:16 fashion:

In March, Lesnar, a former UFC heavyweight champ, announced he was "officially closing the door on MMA" and re-signing with WWE. The move fueled speculation over which major WWE star would be his next major match. So you knew Austin would come out swinging with the WWE's marquee event going down in his Texas backyard (event will be held at the Cowboys' AT&T Stadium).

While he didn't come out and confirm the match is a go, Austin's offer to open a can of whoop-ass is likely to get Lesnar's (and promoters') attention.

The UFC's loss is WWE's gain as rumors about a potential dream meeting between the "toughest SOB in WWE history" and the "baddest man on the planet" has generated a buzz on social media, increasing the likelihood this mega matchup actually materializes.

Better get your popcorn (and that pay-per-view money) ready.