His real name is Austin White. 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. On November 4 at AAW Rise Of The Dragon Theory wrestled and lost to his former trainer AR Fox. [11] At Evolve 106 on June 23, Theory lost the WWN Championship to Joey Janela. [33] For the next few months, Theory helped Gargano retain the North American Championship against numerous opponents. Mike Rome Norman Smiley Sarah Schreiber Austin Theory - Theory is a professional wrestler and bodybuilder who made his wrestling debut in 2016. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. At that moment, Theory didn't simply want to be a fan of wrestling. [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. 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. [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. Theory has a move that has him carry an opponent and then transition it into a cutter, which Orton uses a variation of for the RKO. Becky Lynch Carmelo Hayes Because being a selfie-taking douchebag would not stand a chance to take on top stars like Brock Lesnar or Roman Reigns, or new-gen stars like Breakker and Steveson. On May 6 at FIP Accelerate, Theory was involved in a Four-Way match against Jason Cade, James Drake and Jon Cruz. 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. The sanctioned match however, was won by Theory. In another instance, Theory performed a rolling thunder maneuver -- a la Rob Van Dam -- before he delivered a picture-perfect dropkick. Trick Williams Austin White (born August 2, 1997) is an American professional wrestler and bodybuilder. "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. Sign up for BINGE to watch. Theory was defeated in less than five minutes, much to the appeal of the crowd, but it was ample time for Theory to show why he's earmarked for such grand plans in WWE. 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. 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. Nickname. Austin White (born August 2, 1997) is an American professional wrestler and bodybuilder. Ring Name. Elias Derek Sanders WWE Elimination Chamber: Can Sami Zayn really be the one to stop Roman Reigns? Karl Anderson "It's like, wow, [he's] taking the time out of his day, and he's not gonna waste his time. 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 . "There's just nothing else that I want to do. Drew McIntyre Karrion Kross When 'Taker was asked to single out his favorite emerging talents, he mentioned two names. In 2020, Theory made his television debut on the January 8 episode of NXT, defeating Joaquin Wilde. 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. Dolph Ziggler Austin White was born in McDonough, Georgia on October 2, 1997, and he is currently 25 years old. IT MAY APPEAR minor on the surface, but no detail is spared in the carefully curated world of WWE. The following month, at Elimination Chamber, Theory retained his United States Championship in an Elimination Chamber Match that involved Bronson Reed, Damian Priest, Johnny Gargano, Montez Ford, and Seth Rollins. "But he's got all the tools and everything that he needs right now. Every wrestler dreams of the moment they take center stage on a WWE pay-per-view (now referenced as a premium live event), and as he exited Gorilla position -- the holding location before entrances are made -- he was welcomed by an overwhelming chorus of boos. Tiffany Stratton 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." Profile Info Gender Male Real Name Austin White Ring Names Austin Theory ( September 3, 2022 - Present) Theory ( April 11, 2022 - September 2, 2022) "Comin' Back For You" by def rebel feat. [16], Prior to his signing with the company, he participated in a WWE tryout in February 2018. On our list of finishes in the Pat McAfee vs Austin Theory match: Theory wins clean That November, Theory made his premium live event debut when he eliminated Sheamus in a Survivor Series match. On the August 26 episode of NXT, Theory made his return to the brand, interrupting Bronson Reed. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. 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. Gunther [3][6], On August 10, 2019, Theory was shown on-screen in the crowd at NXT TakeOver: Toronto. 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. "He's a kid that's hungry and that's a big thing with him," said Lashley. 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. [30] On December 30, Theory won the 2020 NXT Year-End Award for Future Star of NXT. Styles Theory is a study in rapid, meteoric ascent, appearing across Progress, EVOLVE and CMLL from 2017 to 2019, where he rubbed shoulders and threw hands with future NXT and WWE Superstars. Superstar. . [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. 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. The name associated with the finisher is also a major selling point as it can be used to invoke fear and add depth to the overall character of the wrestler. During 2017, Theory competed for WWA4's Heavyweight and Tag Team titles. 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. Elektra Lopez B-FAB [54], At Money in the Bank on July 2, Theory lost the United States Championship to Bobby Lashley, ending his reign at 75 days. He successfully retained the title in two title defenses during the remainder of May. 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. Ivy Nile 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 !! Theory & Alpha Academy", "Roman Reigns def. Noam Dar, Alpha Academy Charles Robinson His finisher the ATL is a more elaborate version of the RKO, with him hoisting the opponent onto his shoulder before swinging them into the cutter. 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. Tamina After serving as a key member of The Way alongside Johnny Gargano, Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell in NXT, Theory continuedto ascend, so much so that he was selected by Raw in the 2021 WWE Draft and quickly became both the youngest United States Champion and youngest Mr. Money in the Bank in WWE history. Corey Graves 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. FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/2tGwQDjA5A#AfterTheBell with @WWEGraves: https://t.co/JvhkqZlMoj pic.twitter.com/xgqOFBLIZ3. [67][68] In a press conference after the event, Theory issued an open challenge for the title,[69] which was answered by Edge. Arianna Grace Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. [45] On the March 4 episode of SmackDown, Theory confronted McAfee and announced he would be his opponent at WrestleMania 38. 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. Shanky And it was funny, man. By EVOLVE 85, Theory received his first title opportunity, teaming with Jason Kincaid to challenge the reigning EVOLVE Tag Team Champions team Catch Point (Chris Dickinson & Jaka). Akira Tozawa Most intriguing player on MLB teams At EVOLVE 111 Theory competed in a Four-Way Scramble match against AR Fox, Darby Allin and the reigning WWN Champion Joey Janela. Theory made his in-ring return on the September 8 episode of NXT, where he lost to Reed. [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. The other? He doesn't do that RKO move anymore as his finish only way i can describe his new one is a fireman's carry into the knee can anyone help me figure out if his new finisher is in the game? [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 could obtain that in the form of his childhood hero. Rey Mysterio Rich Swift Chase U Lawyer: WWE's McMahon settles '86 rape lawsuit, 2023 WWE Royal Rumble results, news and information, Stephanie McMahon resigns as WWE's co-CEO, McMahon unretires ahead of WWE media talks. Theory debuted on October 7 successfully defending the PWA Heritage Championship against Sal Rinauro. Seth Rollins, Angel Garza & Austin Theory", "Raw Tag Team Champions The Street Profits def. "It was almost like real-life superheroes.". Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. Carmella 80 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 05:28. MyGM Cost $160,000. [24] However, on the May 18 episode of Raw, he was attacked by Andrade and Garza after accidentally costing them a tag team match against Apollo Crews and Kevin Owens, kicking him out of the faction. The Street Profits for the Raw Tag Titles, Omos on the VIP Lounge, the fallout from WrestleMania Backlash", "5/30 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair vs. Asuka in a non-title match, Unified WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos vs. Riddle and Shinsuke Nakamura in a non-title match, Lacey Evans in action, Bobby Lashley vs. Omos and MVP contract signing for Hell in a Cell", "Theory def. [25] However, following the June 22 episode of Raw, he stopped appearing with Rollins and Murphy. In fact, he did it all before he was23, in just a short but sweet four years. Austin Theory was also in the rumble match won by Tank. "And even to me, it was a little awkward when he was announced, like 'Theory!' [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. Lesnar, the former UFC heavyweight champion, is 45. Santos Escobar John Bradshaw Layfield **** 56: 04.01.2023: Anonymouse163WWE: 8.0: A fantastic match with a decent heel finish. And that was it for me.". 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