Dan Engler Published Mar 6, 2022. Megan Morant Santos Escobar **** 56: 04.01.2023: Anonymouse163WWE: 8.0: A fantastic match with a decent heel finish. Lashley, a former Bellator heavyweight and accomplished amateur wrestler, is 46. Rod Zapata Kofi Kingston Pretty Deadly At FSPW Supremacy 2017, Theory lost the Championship to Carter in their title rematch. cc: @RandyOrton @austintheory1 Theory is a study in rapid, meteoric ascent, appearing across Progress, EVOLVE and CMLL from 2017 to 2019, where he rubbed shoulders and threw . Olympe Margaux Joseph Conners #4 Stunner (Stone Cold Steve Austin) "It's a little bit hard to just refer to him as Theory," Triple H said. [70] On the following episode of Raw, Theory retained the title against Edge after interference from Finn Blor. In the best people like Marc Mero have used this move. I know how long I've worked for this and wanted to achieve this, but at the same time, I'm getting that credibility now.". They began a feud against wrestlers Rey Mysterio, Aleister Black and Humberto Carrillo. By the time hes 30, Theory may well be running this place. Luckily for Theory, he bounced back at Survivor Series, capturing his second U.S. 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. Butch Jerry Lawler Elektra Lopez His first match was against Bronson Reed. John Bradshaw Layfield I was down in the PC and Austin Theory comes up to me to shake my hand. Sanga 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. Seth Rollins You can check out Orton's comments in the video at the top of the page. On May 6 at FIP Accelerate, Theory was involved in a Four-Way match against Jason Cade, James Drake and Jon Cruz. Marcelo Rodrguez Sheamus Sign up for Peacock to watch. When he was 12 years old, his mother snuck him into the gym, even though the minimum age was 13 to lift weights. [6] At Evolve 117 on December 15, Theory defeated Fabian Aichner and Roderick Strong in a triple threat match to win the Evolve Championship. Naomi Chase U There is not much information regarding the name and profession of his parents, and siblings. One of Triple H's first orders of business was restoring some first names to his on-screen characters. Indi Hartwell Austin Theory is just 24 years old as of now. The group was led by Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae, and also included Austin Theory, Indi Hartwell, and Indi's on-screen husband Dexter Lumis. RK-Bro Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. He's also featured in the new commercial for the upcoming WWE 2K23 video game. Apollo Crews While Ken's niche is firmly rooted in pro wrestling, he's never afraid to branch out and review the latest game or film. Ring Name. #5. The Bloodline He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Austin Theory, and is the current WWE United States Champion in his second reign . Austin Theory, then lost to Mr. McMahon; afterward "Stone Cold" Steve Austin Stunned all three", "WWE Raw live results: Raw after WrestleMania", "WWE drops Austin Theory's first name, now known as 'Theory', "4/18 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Cody Rhodes vs. an opponent of Seth Rollins' choosing, Finn Balor vs. A month later on June 23 at EVOLVE 106, Theory lost the WWN title to Joey Janela. [58] At Clash at the Castle on September 3 on the pre-show, with his ring name reverted to Austin Theory, he and Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) lost to The Street Profits (Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins) and Madcap Moss. Molly Holly Prefers Backstage Role In WWE, Feels Complete In Her Television Career. Jey Uso You only get one chance. However, Theory would be defeated by Rollins, partly as a result of interference from Bobby Lashley. Austin White (August 2, 1997), better known by his ring name Austin Theory, is an American professional wrestler who recently works with WWE and formerly performed in NXT . 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. Ryan Tran He is 25 years old. Copyright 2010-2023 TheSmackDownHotel.com. [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. Neither of Drake's challengers succeeded in winning the title. Will Charlton, Booker T All Rights Reserved. [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. 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. Drew McIntyre 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.. WWE Professional wrestling Professional sport Combat sport Sports . Big E Langston was changed to Big E. Matt Riddle became Riddle. 220 lbs. [22] The following night on Raw, Theory and Garza lost to The Street Profits in a rematch for the titles. Dakota Kai His moves are innovative, like his signature A-Town Down finisher, a fireman's carry that leads to a facebreaker knee smash. At 25, he's both WWE's youngest active champion and the youngest wrestler on the roster who is consistently featured in TV main events. [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. So, we're fixing the wrong end of the problem.". Edge He later wrestled and lost a singles match against Sal Rinauro. [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. At FSPW WrestleRevival V, Theory defeated James Ryan. While he holds an American nationality and practices Christianity. [29] He then appeared on the December 9 episode of NXT to reveal he was part of a villainous faction called The Way with Gargano, his real life wife Candice LeRae, and Indi Hartwell. Arianna Grace 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. Role. And that was it for me.". [44] Towards the end of the match, Lesnar and Theory generated buzz when Lesnar performed the F-5 on Theory from the top of the Elimination Chamber pod down to the floor. 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. They attach to your personality," said Theory. 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. "And even to me, it was a little awkward when he was announced, like 'Theory!' Mustafa Ali to retain the United States Championship", "Bobby Lashley def. Copyright 2023 Fightful, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Which was precisely what he wanted. Eddie Orengo Who built this? The following week, Theory revealed that he and Mr. McMahon had decided to drop the "Austin" from his name. Austin Theory was born on 2nd August 1997, in McDonough, Georgia, United States of America. This movie is based on Stephen King's novel of the same name. Jackie Redmond The sanctioned match however, was won by Theory. The Usos WWE had built up the match between Edge and Theory throughout the night and the bout lived up to its billing. The on-screen reason for this came about as McMahon apparently not seeing him "as an Austin." Austin Theory (Austin White) is an American Light Heavyweight Professional Wrestler who performs in the WWE show RAW. At AAW Hell Hath No Fury, Theory wrestled in a Six Pack Challenge to determine the Number 1 Contender for the AAW Heritage Championship. This marked Theory's final appearance on RAW before returning to the NXT brand. Zema Ion prevailed over Theory, AR Fox, Curt Stallion, Myron Reed and Stephen Wolf. Pro Wrestling is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Superstar. He successfully retained the title in two title defenses during the remainder of May. 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. [42] On the following episode of Raw, Theory defeated Kevin Owens in a Elimination Chamber qualifying match. Theory made his NXT debut that December and his main roster debut in March 2020 when he teamed with Rollins and Angel Garza against Owens and the Street Profits. On the December 9 episode of NXT, Theory revealed he had joined Gargano's faction, The Way, that also included Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell. Dexter Lumis On the August 26 episode of NXT, Theory made his return to the brand, interrupting Bronson Reed. Karl Anderson [12] On September 30 at Accelerate, he lost the FIP World Heavyweight Championship to Anthony Henry. [30] On December 30, Theory won the 2020 NXT Year-End Award for Future Star of NXT. 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. Lesnar, the former UFC heavyweight champion, is 45. He later defeated Homicide. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. Angel Garza & Austin Theory via Disqualification", "WWE Raw results, May 18, 2020: McIntyre stands tall against Corbin as The All Mighty waits", "6/22 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Championship Monday featuring Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair for the Raw Women's Championship, The Street Profits vs. This marked Theory's first championship reign in EVOLVE. It's a style he ironed out during his time in the indies. Theory returned in 2017 on March 12 at FSPW Path To Glory 2 in a FSPW Heavyweight Championship Tournament. On May 7 at FSPW Progression!, Theory successfully defended the title against Cam Carter. "But he's got all the tools and everything that he needs right now. Angel Garza & Austin Theory", "Raw Tag Team Champions The Street Profits def. Wade Barrett, Alicia Taylor [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. Javier Bernal [2][5] On April 8, during day 4 of WrestleMania Axxess, Theory retained his WWN Championship against Marcel Barthel. Less than one year into his second run on WWE's main roster, Theory showed the ability to generate heat -- a negative reaction by the fans -- in ways few others on the roster can. Orton said he was taken aback at Theory coming up to him about it and exclaimed to Theory that he can use it. Ivar Angel Garza A one-stop shop for all things video games. Later that same night, he assisted Seth Rollins and Murphy in attacking Aleister Black, formally joining Rollins' group as a disciple. [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 Theory has it, and then some. Joaquin Wilde Charles Robinson Shinsuke Nakamura In October, as part of the 2021 WWE draft, Theory was drafted to Raw. Shawn Bennett Austin Theory's finishers are pretty bad. At EVOLVE 115, Theory and AR Fox wrestled in two matches, one of which was an Unsanctioned Match, ending with Fox as the victor. [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. Nickname. Piper Niven ': 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. Trick Williams [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. [6] He made his Evolve debut at Evolve 78 on February 24, 2017, defeating Darby Allin. Brooks Jensen R-Truth His traditional journey to WWE -- a tried-and-true path stars like Kevin Owens, Seth Rollins and AJ Styles also used -- isn't as common as it once was, but it's paying dividends for both the company and the wrestler. [45] On the March 4 episode of SmackDown, Theory confronted McAfee and announced he would be his opponent at WrestleMania 38. Luke Gallows In February 2018, he landed a tryout with WWE, but it would be another year until the organization signed him. He doesnt do that RKO move anymore as his finish only way i can describe his new one is a firemans carry into the knee can anyone help me figure out if his new finisher is in the game? Unfortunately for Theory, he would end up losing as Bobby Lashleyinterfered to cost Theory the match. Johnny Gargano Wes Lee In another instance, Theory performed a rolling thunder maneuver -- a la Rob Van Dam -- before he delivered a picture-perfect dropkick. 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. Austin Theory was also in the rumble match won by Tank. McMahon shortening his superstars' names has never been anything unusual, with former WWE performers like Antonio Cesaro and Alexander Rusev losing their respective first names upon arrival to the company's main roster (and strangely enough, both 'A' names, not unlike Austin Theory). That November, Theory made his premium live event debut when he eliminated Sheamus in a Survivor Series match. First Game WWE SuperCard Roster. Ludwig Kaiser Scarlett 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 !! Legado Del Fantasma Chelsea Green Becky Lynch Valhalla [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. Copyright 2010-2023 TheSmackDownHotel.com. Robbie Brookside Xia Li After he lost the briefcase, fans and critics wondered if WWE brass soured on Theory without McMahon at the helm. Kevin Patrick 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 But Theory's night in Nashville wasn't done just yet. Height. Returning the following year on January 13, 2018 at EVOLVE 98 Theory retained the FIP World Heavyweight title in a rematch against Fred Yehi. 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. Elias Austin Theory is the latest WWE superstar to put their first name by the wayside, but this one carries actual storyline significance. The organization is composed mainly of wrestlers with incredible physiques. Ashante Adonis [25] However, following the June 22 episode of Raw, he stopped appearing with Rollins and Murphy. On the following night's Raw, Theory pinned Finn Blor in a Six Man Tag Team Match, earning a United States Championship opportunity. 466k Followers, 429 Following, 1,569 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Austin Theory (@austin_theory) Theory sprinted to the ring, but a Lesnar F-5 thwarted him before his official cash-in could be made and ended his night without any gold. Zoey Stark, Aleah James Nathan Frazer IYO SKY Rick Boogs On the May 9 episode of Raw, Theory retained his title against Cody Rhodes by disqualification after Seth Rollins interfered. Upgrade to a Disney Bundle plan and start streaming something for everyone today! . At SummerSlam on July 30, Theory failed to regain the United States Cahmpionship after he was defeated by Lashley in a rematch. He wanted -- needed -- to be a wrestler, too. Street Profits Randy Orton "Theory is gonna be one of those [top] guys," Undertaker told ESPN. On April 8, Theory received his first match, making his WWE in-ring debut during the Fourth Night of the WWE WrestleMania Axxess event, successfully defending the WWN Championship against Marcel Barthel. Uh, Theory hasn't always been a Heel. Quincy Elliott The Judgment Day Hit Row Austin Theory. He had approached Orton, to see if he would be fine if he used a different version of the RKO. Austin White[2] was born on August 2, 1997, in the Atlanta suburb of McDonough, Georgia. Blair Davenport "Do I think he has all the potential to be one of the biggest stars in the business? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley to win the United States Title", "WWE Raw results, recap, grades: Alexa Bliss and Bayley punch tickets to No. Theory could obtain that in the form of his childhood hero. 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. Jason Ayers 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. 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. The pivotal road to WrestleMania and the kind of rub Theory desires begins now. Theory suffered his biggest setback to date when he tried cashing in his Money in the Bank Contract on United States Champion Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 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. He even competed at a bodybuilding event at 17, hoping WWE would notice him and extend a tryout invitation. WWE Elimination Chamber: Can Sami Zayn really be the one to stop Roman Reigns? 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." Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. Theory debuted on February 24, 2017 at EVOLVE 78, defeating Darby Allin. What determines that? Montez Ford 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. Noam Dar, Alpha Academy This commment is unpublished, pending moderation. "It's a nuanced feeling once you see this guy's a great athlete, I'm looking for their personality, their charisma," Triple H said. After a six-month absence, Theory returned to television on the September 16 episode of NXT, losing to KUSHIDA. "Is that Stone Cold Steve Austin coming in? [27] He made his in-ring return on September 8 at Super Tuesday, where he was defeated by Reed. [56] At SummerSlam on July 30, Theory failed to regain the United States Championship in a rematch against Lashley. Veer Riddle, a former UFC fighter who plied his craft on the independent wrestling scene before signing with WWE in 2018, was one. Best moments in Royal Rumble history (3:31), 'He's a natural heat-getter': Inside Austin Theory's transformation into a WWE headliner, WWE Elimination Chamber results: Roman Reigns title run continues. 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. Robert Roode He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Austin Theory, and is the current WWE United States Champion in his second reign.

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