[Polonius]

Do you think the Austin walkout was genuine or a storyline? Since its about 10 times more clever than anything the writers have come up with in a long time, I'm inclined to believe it's real. Who knows, maybe it'll be a lucky break that will force the WWE to push some young talent (RVD, anyone?). Then again, probably not.

[southern rock]

Do you think the Austin walkout was genuine or a storyline?

It's real. Usually, when they step out of the storyline to discuss the storyline (like with Bret Hart), it's for real.