A groundswell of fan support for Austin Theory is becoming apparent, suggesting a potential character redirection for the former United States Champion. During a dark match this past Monday night in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the crowd audibly chanted for Theory, a notable reaction for an established heel character.
This wave of support comes as the tag team of Theory and Grayson Waller, known as A-Town Down Under, shows significant signs of internal fracture. The pair captured the WWE Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania XL, but their partnership has been strained by a subsequent lack of success. The dissension has been a developing storyline for months, fueling speculation about an imminent split.
Adding to the narrative of a breakup, Waller has recently engaged in social media interactions that hint at a possible new alliance with The New Day. This move further distances him from Theory and reinforces the idea that the team’s dissolution is being planned.
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Theory’s activity has also shifted, indicating a change in his role. He has not appeared in a match on the main card of WWE RAW since a loss to Sheamus on May 5. His recent in-ring work includes a solo match against Dragon Lee on the June 14 edition of WWE Main Event, contested without Waller present. This separation on secondary programming, combined with the growing live crowd support, points toward a potential solo run as a babyface for Theory.
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