Michael Cole was advertising WWF products during this pay-per-view on one of its commercials between matches. He mentioned merchandise of both The Rock and the "New Champion" (Steve Austin) before the match even took place. It is unclear if this was edited out from later VHS and DVD releases, since this was heard during the live feed when at the time of the event took place.
Stone Cold Steve Austin forgot his signature vest at home so he had to come in wearing a regular T-shirt and he was also having a hard time in his life as he was going through a divorce with his then wife Jeanie Clarke who was known in the WCW as Lady Blossom who served as a Valet for Austin when he was taking on the gimmick of "Stunning" Steve Austin.
Steve Austin won the WWF Championship from The Rock, making him the first man to win the title at two consecutive WrestleMania events.
Earl Hebner had no idea that Steve Austin would call him back into the ring to help him celebrate. Just before Austin goes to leave, he quickly dashes back into the ring and tugs on Earl's shirt, inviting him back in. This moment had special meaning for both Earl and Steve as this was Earl's first WrestleMania back, after being hospitalized and unable to participate during the previous year's WrestleMania main event, where Austin first won the WWF title.