Except for that time Kane kicked his ass...and the time Batista kicked his ass and Goldberg had to save him. And that time HHH totally owned him on the mic. But yeah, Austin never lets anyone get the best of him. In fact, Austin should be getting his ass kicked by Christian and Stevie Richards, rright? Because those guys are so valuable to the company, and a stunner from Austin just ruins their entire career, right?
If more wrestlers put on matches like Austin did in 96-97 and 2001, WWE would be a much better place.
Austin shouldn't be kicking anyone's ass, and VERY few should ever kick HIS ass. He is in a role like one of the McMahons, Bishoff, and Heyman, so he should go forward with the role in the same way. He shouldn't get in the way of actual talent himself, regardless of who it is. He should just set up matches, say whatever he has to say, and let that be the end of it. When he finally DOES take someone out, or someone takes him out, it should be made into a huge deal.
Sorta how it is with the other management type posistions. If he can't mold his character into something like that, then he might as well not be on TV if he isn't going to ever be able to wrestle again.