So, too, were some of the company's top stars, like Rollins, Becky Lynch and Lashley, all to grab a glimpse at the next crop of WWE hopefuls. Olympe Margaux [7] Theory acquired Priscilla Kelly as a valet,[6] and on December 18 at Evolve 97, Theory defeated Fred Yehi to win the FIP World Heavyweight Championship. Bron Breakker Once he does that, once he develops a good mean streak, then he's gonna be a real, real viable heel.". By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Braun Strowman [19] On the January 8, 2020 episode of NXT, Theory achieved his first victory by defeating Joaquin Wilde. I was down in the PC and Austin Theory comes up to me to shake my hand. [57] Later that night, he attempted to cash in his Money in the Bank contract during the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Last Man Standing match between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns, but was hit with an F-5 by Lesnar before he could officially cash in. At 6-foot-1, 220 pounds, the one-time bodybuilder boasts the physique WWE founder Vince McMahon has always coveted. Seth Rollins, Angel Garza & Austin Theory", "Raw Tag Team Champions The Street Profits def. Isla Dawn The Viking Raiders, Alyse Ashton Alexa Bliss He successfully retained the title in two title defenses during the remainder of May. [46][47] On the second night of the event on April 3, Theory lost to McAfee, but helped McMahon defeat McAfee in the subsequent fight that ensued until they were stunned by Stone Cold Steve Austin. Tom Scarborough [18] On the December 25 episode of NXT, Theory made his in-ring debut, accepting Roderick Strong's NXT North American Championship open challenge in a losing effort. Theory would retain his title against Mustafa Ali by disqualification on the December 5 episode of Raw after Dolph Ziggler attacked Theory. And that was it for me.". [15] On June 14, Theory made his Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre debut representing The Crash, teaming with Carstico and Volador Jr. to defeat Rush and La Peste Negra (Brbaro Cavernario and Negro Casas). He is 25 years old. [13] At Evolve 139 on November 9, 2019, he lost the title to Josh Briggs. Theory is a study in rapid, meteoric ascent, appearing across Progress, EVOLVE and CMLL from 2017 to 2019, where he rubbed shoulders and threw . He has written numerous articles and contributed to many sites over the course of his writing career. Joe Gacy [6] He made his Evolve debut at Evolve 78 on February 24, 2017, defeating Darby Allin. The match evolved into a back-and-forth contest until Edge appeared to be moments away from . Edge Austin Theory was initially underutilized in the WWE. WWE NXT (2/28/2023) Results: Tyler Bate vs Carmelo Hayes, Wes Lee Hosts Open Challenge & More. The unofficial hub for discussion of the WWE2K series and any other pro wrestling game out there! Austin White was born in McDonough, Georgia on October 2, 1997, and he is currently 25 years old. [2][5] On April 8, during day 4 of WrestleMania Axxess, Theory retained his WWN Championship against Marcel Barthel. Sonya Deville The Street Profits in a non-title match, commitment ceremonies, lie detector test", "5/9 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Theory vs. Cody Rhodes for the U.S. Championship, "RK-Bro" Randy Orton and Riddle vs. Robbie Brookside Piper Niven Styles Omos Austin theory should get a new finisher and the name of it should be the Big Bang Theory 123 114 comments Best Add a Comment TMV3 22 days ago Nah, it should be called Chaos Theory 78 Reply TheMatt561 21 days ago That's really good 3 Reply supersalamandar 21 days ago Bazinga -1 Reply TheManofMadness1 21 days ago Too good of a name for him Orton said he was taken aback at Theory coming up to him about it and exclaimed to Theory that he can use it. His final WWA4 match was on September 27, defeating Ryan Rembrandt. Theory for the U.S. Baron Corbin Jason Ayers [23] After defeating Akira Tozawa on the April 13 episode of Raw, Vega's other associates, Garza and Andrade joined him in beating down Tozawa as all three posed together, confirming their status as a faction. 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. "It was almost like real-life superheroes.". Ilja Dragunov Height. At EVOLVE 116 , Theory competed in a Three-Way title match against Harlem Bravado and the reigning WWN Champion JD Drake. "He's a natural heat-getter, but he's gotta develop a mean streak. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Best fits for top 50 NFL free agents Jagger Reid Butch He was a wrestler for Deep South Wrestling, a promotion that held events behind the local Kroger supermarket. The Schism ': The origin of the WWE Elimination Chamber, Wrestler, manager 'Leaping Lanny' Poffo, 68, dies, WWE Royal Rumble: Rhodes and Ripley are heading to WrestleMania, Zayn turns on Bloodline. The following night, he received McMahon's seal of approval when he was applauded on screen for showing "intestinal fortitude" by stealing Cleopatra's Egg, which resulted in a shot at WWE champion Big E, which Theory lost. His moves are innovative, like his signature A-Town Down finisher, a fireman's carry that leads to a facebreaker knee smash. Seth Rollins On the premiere episode of NXT 2.0 on September 14, Theory made his final appearance for the brand, attending the wedding of Hartwell and Dexter Lumis. A.J. He later defeated Homicide. Sam Roberts, Matthew Bloom During the spring months of 2020, Theory formed an alliance with Seth Rollins and later with Murphy. Roderick Strong "Wow, this is a big deal," Theory said. Dakota Kai In February 2018, he landed a tryout with WWE, but it would be another year until the organization signed him. Theory looks the part with a chiseled, muscular frame that allows him to work a powerhouse style while still maintaining agility. Raw. [62] On the December 5 episode of Raw, Theory retained the title against Mustafa Ali by disqualification after being attacked by the returning Dolph Ziggler. Dallas Irvin On the January 31 episode of Raw, Theory defeated Kevin Owens to qualify for the Elimination Chamber Match. Commander Azeez Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. [12] On September 30 at Accelerate, he lost the FIP World Heavyweight Championship to Anthony Henry. Now, he'll look to make good on his promise and live up to the immense pressure McMahon placed on him just 15 months ago. Title in a Triple Threat Match against Rollins and Lashley! [59] Later that night, he again attempted to cash in his Money in the Bank contract during the main event, only to be knocked out by Tyson Fury before he could officially do so. On the May 9 episode of Raw, Theory retained his title against Cody Rhodes by disqualification after Seth Rollins interfered. Now, Theory's finisher, which includes a fireman's carry to set up the cutter, is definitely different from The Viper's. But Orton is a WWE legend and, especially now, the two are on the . On December 16 at VIP Holiday Havoc In 3D, Theory defeated his former trainer AR Fox. When Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar battled it out in a Last Man Standing Match for the Undisputed WWE Universal championship in the main event, Theory attempted to cash in his Money in the Bank contract to escape with the titles. Austin White (born August 2, 1997) is an American professional wrestler and bodybuilder. He went on to compete in various independent organizations in the United States and Mexico over the next two years and made his name in Evolve with matches against recognizable wrestlers like Adam Cole, Johnny Gargano and Keith Lee. 2 He Is A Huge Horror Movie Fan. 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Austin Theory is the latest WWE superstar to put their first name by the wayside, but this one carries actual storyline significance. He spent the next few months back in NXT but returned to Raw in October, where everything began to click creatively. During the Tournament final, Theory defeated James Ryan to win the vacant championship. Tegan Nox 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.". Giovanni Vinci On Raw the following night, Mr. McMahon awarded Theory a WWE Championship opportunity after it was revealed Theory had taken McMahon's Cleopatra Egg. His favorite horror film is the 1980 blockbuster, The Shining. "That was something cool, Brock giving me the opportunity to watch the match back with him, giving me advice and critiques, somebody that's just had the success he does," said Theory. Candice LeRae WWE is stacked with far bigger names than Theory, but scan the roster (and their ages). Noam Dar, Alpha Academy The Usos 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. Drew McIntyre Real Life Profile Austin Theory. Riddle, a former UFC fighter who plied his craft on the independent wrestling scene before signing with WWE in 2018, was one. Quincy Elliott "First time I saw it on TV, it was John Cena and Johnny Nitro and Melina," he said. IYO SKY After all, McMahon doesn't give his seal of approval to just anyone. Erik The following week, Theory revealed that he and Mr. McMahon had decided to drop the "Austin" from his name. At EVOLVE 111 Theory competed in a Four-Way Scramble match against AR Fox, Darby Allin and the reigning WWN Champion Joey Janela. [38][39] At Survivor Series on November 21, Theory was a part of Team Raw, eliminating Sheamus before he was eliminated by Hardy, but his team won the match against Team SmackDown. Austin Theory Dexter Lumis: Name(s) The Way: Debut: December 9, 2020: Years active: 2020-2021 , 2023-present The Way is a professional wrestling stable who performs in WWE on the Raw brand. Cedric Alexander At EVOLVE 112, Theory wrestled and lost to guest wrestler and WWE NXT roster member The Velveteen Dream. On May 6 at FIP Accelerate, Theory was involved in a Four-Way match against Jason Cade, James Drake and Jon Cruz. Why not risk it all for this?". AUSTIN WHITE'S METHODICAL transformation into WWE superstar Austin Theory began at age 8, in McDonough, Georgia, a town of 8,000-plus 28 miles outside Atlanta. 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. David Otunga "It's a little bit hard to just refer to him as Theory," Triple H said. Former NBA all-star Dwight Howard even joined the festivities. Kofi Kingston Copyright 2010-2023 TheSmackDownHotel.com. [17] Five days later, it was announced that he signed a contract with WWE and would report to the WWE Performance Center. Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley to win the United States Title", "WWE Raw results, recap, grades: Alexa Bliss and Bayley punch tickets to No. You know how it is when you find something you're just, like, super into. Theory winning off a distraction like that is fine, but man that sucked the life out of the crowd they were going crazy for Rollins in this. Rod Zapata Gallus At Survivor Series on November 26, Theory would win the United States Championship for a second time after defeating Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley in a Triple Threat Match. This commment is unpublished, pending moderation. 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). The feud ended on the June 8 episode of RAW during which Theory and Murphy lost a tag team match against Aleister Black & Humberto Carillo. He wanted -- needed -- to be a wrestler, too. Right now in WWE, few are being pushed further in that respect than Austin Theory , which is why he could take a legend's finisher. He won a battle royal held as the first round contest to advance to the Semi Final where he eliminated Michael Spencer. Just hours after Vince McMahon offered SmackDown color commentator Pat McAfee an opportunity to wrestle at this year's WrestleMania, the Chairman of WWE picked McAfee's opponent. Copyright 2023 Fightful, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The following night, Theory was defeated by former NFL punter and media celebrity Pat McAfee at 'Mania. Wes Lee Austin Theory Drops First Name On WWE Raw, Goes By 'Theory' Now, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC Expansion Pass, WWE 2K22 Superstars Who Got Snubbed by Their Character Rating. [27] He made his in-ring return on September 8 at Super Tuesday, where he was defeated by Reed. Diamond Mine "There's just nothing else that I want to do. Drew McIntyre, Madcap Moss, Omos, Riddle, Sami Zayn, Seth "Freakin" Rollins and Sheamus (Money in the Bank Ladder Match)", "Bobby Lashley def. Theory then went on to retain against Mustafa Ali on the May 30 episode of Raw, before defeating Ali again in a rematch at Hell in a Cell on June 5. Published Mar 6, 2022. Are you kidding me? He came to me and he asked me. On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Austin Theory, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more. 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. IMPACT Wrestling/NJPW Multiverse United: Only The Strong Survive. Dominik Mysterio Contents 1 Professional wrestling career 1.1 World Wrestling Alliance 4 (2016-2018) 1.2 Fire Star Pro Wrestling (2016-2017) 1.3 Full Impact Pro (2016-2017) 3 pro wrestling moves used as finishing moves in WWE and other promotions since 2016 !FINISHERS LIST: ATL \"Austin Theory Launch\" (fireman's carry knee smash) 2021-present Ataxia (leg hook lifting reverse STO) 2017-2020 Unproven Cutter* (fireman's carry cutter) 2016-2021*Also named ATL in WWESUPPORT ME: Subscribe to WeWantMcIntyre on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wbjVm6tVyAO8UV89Oczwg?sub_confirmation=1 Comment, Like, Share as much as you can, It is IMPORTANT ! 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Shawn Bennett Some people just get it, and it didn't take Austin Theory long to become the kind of Superstar who travels the world, racks up championships and finally makes it to WWE.In fact, he did it all before he was 23, in just a short but sweet four years. The match concluded with Theory defeating Aichner and Strong to become the new champion. Upgrade to a Disney Bundle plan and start streaming something for everyone today! Who built this? Natalya By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. like his signature A-Town Down finisher, a fireman's carry that leads to a facebreaker knee smash . Charlie Dempsey Top Dolla Vic Joseph Angel Garza I think he picks the guy up like a firemans carry, spins them around and does a cutter. 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. "Austin Theory has it, and then some. Gunther 1 Notable and Signature Moves: 2 Stable History: 2.1 Former: 3 Entrance Music: Scarlett All Star Junior Festival 2023 Results (3/1): Great Sasuke, CIMA, Hiromu Takahashi, More In Action, MLW Underground Results (2/28): John Hennigan vs. Davey Richards, Billie Starkz In Action. Dana Brooke Maximum Male Models [49] In a backstage segment the following week, Theory announced he and Mr. McMahon decided that the name Austin did not suit him anymore, dropping the first name and going by Theory. [36] On the October 4 episode of Raw, Theory returned to the brand by attacking Jeff Hardy[37] and defeated him on the next two episodes of Raw. The Judgment Day Marcelo Rodrguez Johnny Gargano Bayley But he asked me, he goes, Hey I want to start doing this move and it ends up in a similar position, kind of like a cutter. You know? Theory and Bravado however, were not successful in winning the tag team titles. Duke Hudson ):https://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/awakeningLicense code: 8RHKVHPA4BVJKKG9MOTION GRAPHICS: Motion Graphics provided by https://www.tubebacks.comYouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/aayJRfLicense: Free for commercial - Attribution not required Motion Graphics provided by Pixabay Website: https://pixabay.com/fr/License: Free for commercial - Attribution not requiredVIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE: Pinnacle Studio 24 Ultimate: https://www.pinnaclesys.com/fr/products/studio/standard/?gclid=CjwKCAjwzaSLBhBJEiwAJSRokqTHHGp7wK5D8KUtbnunQvUSiPxcKDbqU7q6FE0teHZY44-4utxD5hoCgaIntroductioAUSTIN THEORY WIKI: 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 Theory.https://prowrestling.fandom.com/wiki/Austin_TheoryTAGS:#AustinTheory #WWE #FinisherEvolution #ProWrestling #WeWantMcIntyre #professionalwrestling #wweraw Valhalla (3:31). You can't have the ATL without the RKO. Austin had come up to Orton to speak to him about trying out a new move, which was similar to Orton's signature finisher, the RKO. Austin Theory was born on 2nd August 1997, in McDonough, Georgia, United States of America. His character in the game has Disciplined Personal Traits with a Run-In Payback . [5][6] He made his Progress Wrestling debut on April 1, 2017, at a Progress and Evolve joint show, losing to Keith Lee in a four way match involving Jason Kincaid and Blaster McMassive. 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). New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. [42] On the following episode of Raw, Theory defeated Kevin Owens in a Elimination Chamber qualifying match. Role. Later that same night, he assisted Seth Rollins and Murphy in attacking Aleister Black, formally joining Rollins' group as a disciple. Rey Mysterio What makes Theory's name change interesting is that a reason was given on-screen for the change, rather than a simple, abrupt and often out-of-nowhere kind of change like most. Austin Theory", "Kevin Owens & Raw Tag Team Champions The Street Profits def. Ashante Adonis 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. Since 2022 kicked off, Theory has been front and center in WWE's weekly storylines, and as he prepares for his second Royal Rumble, he appears poised for an even bigger '23. Which was precisely what he wanted. He is an avid follower of pro wrestling for the past 20+ years. Both wrestlers compete on the Raw brand, which airs on USA Network every Monday at 8 p.m. Theory & Alpha Academy", "Roman Reigns def. Wade Barrett, Alicia Taylor Lyra Valkyria Most intriguing player on MLB teams Molly Holly Prefers Backstage Role In WWE, Feels Complete In Her Television Career. Julius Creed B-FAB Theory would confront McAfee on the March 4 episode of SmackDown, announcing that he would face McAfee at WrestleMania. This movie is based on Stephen King's novel of the same name. [50] On the April 18 episode of Raw, Theory defeated Blor to win the title for the first time in his career, becoming the second youngest United States Champion in the title's history and the youngest champion under the WWE banner. Austin Theory's height is 6 feet 1 inch and his weight is 100kg. They began a feud against wrestlers Rey Mysterio, Aleister Black and Humberto Carrillo. "And even to me, it was a little awkward when he was announced, like 'Theory!' [41], At the Royal Rumble on January 29, 2022, Theory entered his first Royal Rumble match at #3, lasting 22 minutes before he was eliminated by AJ Styles. After he lost the briefcase, fans and critics wondered if WWE brass soured on Theory without McMahon at the helm. During an interview with Corey Graves on After The Bell, Orton said Theory came up to him one day at the WWE Performance Center and asked him if it was okay to use the move. "Cena was just roasting Melina. Kayla Braxton 80 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 05:28. In October, as part of the 2021 WWE draft, Theory was drafted to Raw. Rick Boogs The Street Profits", "3/4 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of Ronda Rousey vs. Sonya Deville, Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso vs. However, Theory would be defeated by Rollins, partly as a result of interference from Bobby Lashley. Cody Rhodes In 2019 Theory began wrestling in NXT Live events during the month of September. 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Cameron Grimes Finn Blor Gigi Dolin Guru Raaj Asuka Apollo Crews At that moment, Theory didn't simply want to be a fan of wrestling. On November 25 at PWA Thanksgiving Turmoil, Theory lost the title to Kevin Blue in a Four Way match involving Sal Rinauro and Tyson Dean. Austin Theory. He is currently a Wrestler, working for WWE on the Raw brand, under the ring name of Austin Theory. His gimmick, which involved taking selfies with fallen foes, was remixed into a character with the nasty edge The Undertaker was looking for. Byron Saxton 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. At EVOLVE 107, Theory successfully retained the FIP World Heavyweight Title Three-Way match against DJ Z and Joey Janela. Channing Lorenzo Wolfgang Vince McMahon preferred mononyms for many of his stars, eliminating either the first or second part of their names. As such, Theory joined the list of Superstars that failed to cash-in with the likes of John Cena, Damien Sandow, Baron Corbin and Braun Strowman. Austin Theory is also a huge horror movies fan. Corey Graves Shotzi Blackheart You only get one chance. The go-to source for comic and superhero movies. On December 10 at EVOLVE 97, representing EVOLVE, Theory captured the FIP World Heavyweight Championship from Full Impact Pro's defending Heavyweight Champion Fred Yehi. [28] On December 6 at NXT TakeOver: WarGames, Theory helped Johnny Gargano win his third NXT North American Championship. [43] At Elimination Chamber on February 19, Theory failed to win the WWE Championship after he was last pinned by Brock Lesnar in a match also involving Seth "Freakin" Rollins, Styles, Riddle and defending champion Bobby Lashley. The event was Theory's first-ever singles match at one of WWE's premium live events, and it came on the grandest stage of them all. Jacy Jayne Raquel Rodriguez Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Unfortunately for Theory, he would end up losing as Bobby Lashleyinterfered to cost Theory the match. The Miz Brock Lesnar to retain the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship", "Madcap Moss & The Street Profits def. At Money in the Bank on July 2, Theory lost the United States Championship to Bobby Lashley. Superstar. On the following night's Raw, Theory pinned Finn Blor in a Six Man Tag Team Match, earning a United States Championship opportunity. RK-Bro Karrion Kross "It was definitely times where it seemed like such an impossible dream," Theory said. Ridge Holland "Do I think he has all the potential to be one of the biggest stars in the business? Samantha Irvin, Chad Patton He also has life sizes of characters such as Freddy Kruger and Jason Voorhees in his home. While McMahon would avenge his protg in an impromptu match against McAfee, albeit, under rather dubious circumstances, things would take a bad turn for the duo when "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, fresh off his surprise in-ring return versus Kevin Owens, came out to lay waste to the cocky youngster and the septuagenarian CEO with a pair of "Stone Cold" Stunners. Grayson Waller Big E 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! [5] On the February 28 episode of Raw, Theory bribed McMahon into having himself accompany him to his interview with Pat McAfee to no avail. Series Debut WWE 2K22 Roster. The pivotal road to WrestleMania and the kind of rub Theory desires begins now. Triple H echoed those sentiments, saying, "Charisma's king.". Maryse Austin Theory is the youngest man ever to win the WWE United States Championship and Money in the Bank contract (which entitles the owner to a shot at the WWE World Championship whenever they. [31], In January 2021, Theory and Gargano competed in the 2021 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic,[32] losing to Kushida and Leon Ruff in the first round. However, that night, Theory was defeated by WWE Champion Big E. On the January 17, 2022 episode of Raw, Theory defeated Finn Blor, and as a result, Mr. McMahon added him to the Men's Royal Rumble Match. [33] For the next few months, Theory helped Gargano retain the North American Championship against numerous opponents. Now his character has been revamped, and he holds the U.S. title entering the Rumble. He even competed at a bodybuilding event at 17, hoping WWE would notice him and extend a tryout invitation. Xavier Woods Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event and the worlds best TV and movies, United States Champion; 2022 Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match winner. At the event on January 29, Theory would enter third, but was eliminated by AJ Styles. Randy Orton recalled the time Austin Theory came up to him and asked him about using a finisher that draws some parallels to Orton's RKO. Michael Cole Dan Engler A lot of that is up to him now.". [55] Later that night, he was added to and won the Men's Money in the Bank ladder match, making him the youngest superstar to win the Money in the Bank contract in WWE history, as well as being the first Money in the Bank winner to lose a title and win the contract on the same night. Some people just get it, and it didnt take Austin Theory long to become the kind of Superstar who travels the world, racks up championships and finally makes it to WWE. 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