[63] On the January 2, 2023, episode of Raw, Theory retained the title against Rollins,[64] as well as Lashley in a No Disqualification match at Raw Is XXX on January 23 after interference from the returning Lesnar. The other? Dallas Irvin "It's a little bit hard to just refer to him as Theory," Triple H said. Theory to win the United States Championship", "Theory def. Theory would attempt to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase later in the night, but was stopped by Brock Lesnar before he could officially cash in. Amari Miller . Theory maintained the dedication to his workouts so he could "be ready for WWE when I got older." 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Theory continued to tease a possible WrestleMania match with Cena earlier this month on Raw when he mocked the wrestler-turned-actor by holding his title high in the air and repeating Cena's trademark catchphrase, "The champ is here! Former NBA all-star Dwight Howard even joined the festivities. Dijak Absolutely. NASHVILLE -- WITH OVER 48,000 fans on hand, Austin Theory strutted through the curtain for the biggest match of his career, a U.S. title defense vs. Bobby Lashley at SummerSlam. Erik Sara Del Rey Orton said he was taken aback at Theory coming up to him about it and exclaimed to Theory that he can use it. I was always so motivated by the idea of you only get one life. On the Clash at the Castle kickoff show on September 3, Theory, who had reverted to his previous ring name of Austin Theory, teamed up with Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) in a loss to Madcap Moss and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). It's my responsibility and a few of the other guys' responsibility to keep him moving in the right direction.". In 2020, Theory made his television debut on the January 8 episode of NXT, defeating Joaquin Wilde. Title, Sasha Banks and Naomi vs. Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan for the WWE Women's Tag Titles, RK-Bro vs. Trick Williams Corey Graves On Raw the following night, Mr. McMahon awarded Theory a WWE Championship opportunity after it was revealed Theory had taken McMahon's Cleopatra Egg. "Some of these kids, they wanna see if they can kind of wait for their turn. Cedric Alexander Raw. The following year, Theory returned on January 18, 2019 at EVOLVE 119, where he teamed with Josh Briggs in a tag match against his former trainer AR Fox and WWE NXT member and EVOLVE Wrestling alumnus Johnny Gargano. A little over a week removed from his and McMahon's beat down at the hands of Austin, Theory came to WWE officials Sonya Deville and Adam Pearce to inform them that as of that night, he now goes by simply "Theory.". Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. [6], On August 12, 2016, Theory made his World Wrestling Network debut at Full Impact Pro (FIP)'s Heatstroke. Austin White was born in McDonough, Georgia on October 2, 1997, and he is currently 25 years old. Pro Wrestling is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Rhea Ripley At Survivor Series on November 21, Theory competed on Team Raw, but was eliminated by Jeff Hardy. Tiffany Stratton A lapsed fan's guide to the 2023 Royal Rumble: Will The Rock make his return? Theory has proven to be a reliable hand for WWE, counted on for media appearances, charitable endeavors and ample on-screen time on both Raw and SmackDown. Liv Morgan The Viking Raiders for the Raw Tag Titles, Sasha Banks and Bayley vs. Mark Coffey Check out some of the best moments from WWE's Royal Rumble including Stone Cold Steve Austin winning it three times and John Cena making a shocking return in 2008. Malik Blade FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/2tGwQDjA5A#AfterTheBell with @WWEGraves: https://t.co/JvhkqZlMoj pic.twitter.com/xgqOFBLIZ3. Dexter Lumis At FSPW Supremacy 2017, Theory lost the Championship to Carter in their title rematch. Also in attendance at Wildhorse Saloon was The Undertaker, who was taking in the festivities and preparing for his "UNDERTAKER 1 deadMAN SHOW" storytelling experience in Nashville. Following a loss to Kyle O'Reilly on the July 20 episode of NXT,[34] Theory took an absence from NXT television, until he returned on the premiere of NXT 2.0, attending the wedding of Indi Hartwell and Dexter Lumis in his final NXT appearance. While Ken's niche is firmly rooted in pro wrestling, he's never afraid to branch out and review the latest game or film. Austin Theory Signatures and Finishers (WWE 2K20) Richard Joyner 2.04K subscribers Subscribe 1.6K views 2 years ago #AustinTheory #WWE #WWE2K20 IT'S AUSTIN THEORY !! Tony D'Angelo At FSPW WrestleRevival V, Theory defeated James Ryan. On the October 21 edition of PWA, Theory successfully defending the PWA Heritage title against Kevin Blue by count-out. Theory made his in-ring return on the September 8 episode of NXT, where he lost to Reed. The Bloodline In the lead-up to SummerSlam, WWE held a three-day tryout with D-1 athletes where they ran through in-ring exercises and promo auditions. So, we're fixing the wrong end of the problem.". Former NXT Superstar.. [19] On the January 8, 2020 episode of NXT, Theory achieved his first victory by defeating Joaquin Wilde. Triple H echoed those sentiments, saying, "Charisma's king.". "Wow, this is a big deal," Theory said. 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Ridge Holland I was so taken aback that this kid took the time and had the respect and the wherewithal to ask me if it was OK with me for him to do that. He had approached Orton, to see if he would be fine if he used a different version of the RKO. You only get one chance. Bianca Belair I hope that by SummerSlam 2022, where the protege arc for Theory could end, he could start building himself with a new gimmick, new theme, new finisher, and a new first name. There is not much information regarding the name and profession of his parents, and siblings. [51] On the May 9 episode of Raw, Theory defended the championship against Cody Rhodes, losing the match by disqualification after Seth "Freakin" Rollins attacked Rhodes, but retained the title. Elektra Lopez Robert Roode Austin Theory | Finisher Evolution | TKO to ATL WeWantMcIntyre 36.6K subscribers Subscribe 365 Share 24K views 8 months ago #wweraw #AustinTheory #WWE Evolution of Austin Theory's. For anyone who's brushed up on. Drew McIntyre Who built this? Humberto Carrillo ET. Theory debuted on October 7 successfully defending the PWA Heritage Championship against Sal Rinauro. However, Theory would be defeated by Rollins, partly as a result of interference from Bobby Lashley. You know how it is when you find something you're just, like, super into. Dante Chen [12] On September 30 at Accelerate, he lost the FIP World Heavyweight Championship to Anthony Henry. Before I could even think about what the right answer should be, I said, Yes! He returned on August 12 at PROGRESS New York City in a second Four Way match won by Mark Haskins involving Keith Lee and Mark Andrews. Austin Theory - Theory is a professional wrestler and bodybuilder who made his wrestling debut in 2016. Theory to retain the United States Title", "Roman Reigns def. CMLL Martes de Arena Mexico (2/28/2023) Results: Atlantis, Los Infernales, Satanico, More Compete. WWE Elimination Chamber: Can Sami Zayn really be the one to stop Roman Reigns? 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Ricochet John Cone Theory debuted on September 4, 2016 at FSPW WrestleRevival IV, where he successfully defended the WWA4 Heavyweight title against AC Mack. On May 7 at FSPW Progression!, Theory successfully defended the title against Cam Carter. After a six-month absence, Theory returned to television on the September 16 episode of NXT, losing to KUSHIDA. After Theory took a major bump from Lesnar at Elimination Chamber last February in Saudi Arabia -- an F-5 off the top of the pod -- it led to another teachable moment. With a few more career-defining wins over major stars, he's poised to become a main event regular, joining the likes of Reigns and Lesnar. Nikki Cross #5. Vince McMahon preferred mononyms for many of his stars, eliminating either the first or second part of their names. Street Profits [27] He made his in-ring return on September 8 at Super Tuesday, where he was defeated by Reed. First Game WWE SuperCard Roster. He wanted -- needed -- to be a wrestler, too. Naomi This commment is unpublished, pending moderation. [2][5] On April 8, during day 4 of WrestleMania Axxess, Theory retained his WWN Championship against Marcel Barthel. Yulisa Leon [33] For the next few months, Theory helped Gargano retain the North American Championship against numerous opponents. The match evolved into a back-and-forth contest until Edge appeared to be moments away from . We would like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates. Chelsea Green Austin Theory is a male American superstar, he is currently working as a part of the current roster on, Raw. Duke Hudson There is a Firemans Carry Knee Smash, I cant remember if thats the exact name for it, but its definitely still in the game. Here are five possible finishes for Pat McAfee vs. Austin Theory at WrestleMania 38. Shelton Benjamin Kiana James ", "Something I learned from John Cena was people don't attach to your performance. Angel Garza 1 Contendership Four-Way Elimination match won by Matt Riddle against Darby Allin and Jaka. . In WWE, he is a two-time United States Champion and the winner of the 2022 Men's Money in the Bank ladder match. Bronson Reed Von Wagner Theory entered programs with Rollins and Lashley and delivered a thrilling triple threat match for the U.S. title at Survivor Series, which he won. At FIP Broken Tailgate Party, Theory was defeated by Caleb Konley in singles competition. Theory made his in-ring debut on the May 5, 2016 edition of WWA4 where he won his first title, defeating his trainer AR Fox to win the WWA4 Heavyweight Championship. The company signed 14 men and women. Drew Gulak Austin Theory. Neither of Drake's challengers succeeded in winning the title. Shanky He won a battle royal held as the first round contest to advance to the Semi Final where he eliminated Michael Spencer. [30] On December 30, Theory won the 2020 NXT Year-End Award for Future Star of NXT. Charlie Dempsey Later at the event, Theory defeated Anthony Henry in a singles match. Instead, he would be mononymously known as Theory. This movie is based on Stephen King's novel of the same name. Austin Theory's height is 6 feet 1 inch and his weight is 100kg. Cena celebrated his 20th anniversary with WWE on a "Monday Night Raw" episode in June when he was confronted by Theory, who cut a promo on the legend. Triple H said he talks to Theory weekly as the 25-year-old comes to him "looking for the little nuances" that will take him to the next level. On April 1, 2017 at the WWNLive SuperShow titled Mercury Rising 2017: EVOLVE Vs. PROGRESS event, Theory joined a Four-Way match won by Keith Lee involving opponents Blaster McMassive and Jason Kincaid. 10 Austin Theory - Attitude Adjustment Wrestlers taking up the finishing moves of legends can often work best when it is done by a heel. [6] At Evolve 117 on December 15, Theory defeated Fabian Aichner and Roderick Strong in a triple threat match to win the Evolve Championship. Solo Sikoa [26], On the August 26 episode of NXT, Theory returned to television by interrupting Bronson Reed during a backstage segment, moving back to the brand. And if you step up, you're gonna be seen and you're gonna be heard. [8] He retained the title against Yehi on January 13, 2018, in an "Anything Goes" match. 2023 WWE Elimination Chamber matches, card, date, start time, news, location, results and information, WWE Hall of Famer Lawler recovering from stroke, WWE SummerSlam booked for Detroit in August, 'Oh god! Will Charlton, Booker T Prior to joining WWE, he wrestled on the independent circuit, including several promotions under the World Wrestling Network umbrella, such as Full Impact Pro (FIP) and Evolve along the way winning the WWN Championship, FIP World Heavyweight Championship and the Evolve Championship. R-Truth [21] On the second night of WrestleMania 36 on April 5, Theory and Garza unsuccessfully challenged The Street Profits for the Raw Tag Team Championship. Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley to win the United States Title", "WWE Raw results, recap, grades: Alexa Bliss and Bayley punch tickets to No. For anyone who's brushed up on their WWE history, it's safe to say that Mr. McMahon has never been a big fan of the name "Austin." A.J. Jackie Redmond On August 21, 2016 at FIP Heatstroke, Theory debuted in a tag team match with AC Mack against Roscoe Eat Lisa (Mikey McFinnegan & Zakk Sawyers). Luckily for Theory, he bounced back at Survivor Series, capturing his second U.S. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Saratoga Springs, New York. On August 4 at VIP Gold Rush, Theory teamed with Gino Medina & Sammy Guevara in a six-man tag match defeating Andrew Everett, Joey Garcia & Orion Taylor. "There's just nothing else that I want to do. Austin Theory came out on Friday's SmackDown and said he had officially been named Pat McAfee's opponent for WrestleMania 38. "I remember going to the show with my grandfather you've never seen that before and you're a kid; I was really drawn to it," Theory said. "Is that Stone Cold Steve Austin coming in? At SummerSlam on July 30, Theory failed to regain the United States Cahmpionship after he was defeated by Lashley in a rematch. Jessika Carr Austin Theory was initially underutilized in the WWE. Real Life Profile Austin Theory. Bobby Lashley MVP [14], On June 16, 2018, Theory made his debut for Mexican promotion The Crash Lucha Libre, losing to Rey Horus. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Theory and Garza unsuccessfully challenged The Street Profits for the Raw tag team titles at WrestleMania the following month, and to Theory, it wasn't clear that WWE had big plans for him. His final WWA4 match was on September 27, defeating Ryan Rembrandt. Unfortunately for Theory, he would end up losing as Bobby Lashleyinterfered to cost Theory the match. "He's a kid that's hungry and that's a big thing with him," said Lashley. On November 4 at AAW Rise Of The Dragon Theory wrestled and lost to his former trainer AR Fox. Tatum Paxley Damian Priest He is currently a Wrestler, working for WWE on the Raw brand, under the ring name of Austin Theory. "It was definitely times where it seemed like such an impossible dream," Theory said. Superstar. Contents. IYO SKY Austin White (August 2, 1997) is an American professional wrestler and bodybuilder currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on the Raw brand under the ring name Austin Theory. Austin Theory is the latest WWE superstar to put their first name by the wayside, but this one carries actual storyline significance. He's also featured in the new commercial for the upcoming WWE 2K23 video game. Riddle, a former UFC fighter who plied his craft on the independent wrestling scene before signing with WWE in 2018, was one. Austin Theory on WWE 2K22 On WWE 2K22, Austin Theory has an Overall Rating of 80. Mansoor Marcelo Rodrguez In 2019, he defeated future NXT and NXT UK fixtures Roderick Strong and Fabian Aichner to win the EVOLVE Championship. On the January 31 episode of Raw, Theory defeated Kevin Owens to qualify for the Elimination Chamber Match. "Comin' Back For You" by def rebel feat. While he holds an American nationality and practices Christianity. WWE Hall of Famer Paul "Triple H" Levesque, who spearheaded the company's developmental brand, NXT, and days earlier replaced his father-in-law, McMahon, as the person in charge of WWE's creative direction, milled around the downtown Nashville establishment scouting talent. Tegan Nox [40] The following night on Raw, it was revealed that Theory took Cleopatra's Egg from Mr. McMahon, leading to McMahon to reward Theory a WWE Championship match against Big E in the main event for "showing intestinal fortitude", which he lost. Theory has already shared the ring with one of the biggest stars in wrestling history after he was on the receiving end of a Stone Cold Stunner at WrestleMania 38 in April. The following week, Theory revealed that he and Mr. McMahon had decided to drop the "Austin" from his name. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. Austin Theory was later shortened to Theory. He's the kid that's like, no, I'll step up. Theory & Alpha Academy", "Roman Reigns def. Hit Row The Dirty Dawgz Behind the scenes, both Lashley and Lesnar have played their part in shepherding the 25-year-old Theory and ensuring he realizes his vast potential and talent, something McMahon valued before he handpicked Theory. At AAW Hell Hath No Fury, Theory wrestled in a Six Pack Challenge to determine the Number 1 Contender for the AAW Heritage Championship. B-FAB It makes a modicum of sense, given how ingrained "The Texas Rattlesnake" is in the minds of many WWE fans, but those same fans are often smart enough to differentiate between him and a relative rookie like Theory, not to mention that the storyline with Austin has wrapped up for the most part, so the aforementioned reason for the change seems altogether moot. Matt Riddle During the main event later that night, Theory would attempt to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase but was prevented from doing so after he was knocked out by Tyson Fury. 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