The downfall of Austin Theory

Austin Theory might just be one of the unluckiest Superstars in WWE history. He rose to prominence during the final phase of Vince McMahon’s career, becoming one of McMahon’s favorites. Under McMahon’s leadership, Theory achieved significant milestones, including winning the Money in the Bank contract, securing regular TV appearances, and being involved in some compelling storylines.

However, since Triple H took over creative control of WWE, Theory’s trajectory has taken a sharp downturn. His current storyline with Grayson Waller lacks clear direction, and his attempt to cash in the Money in the Bank contract for the US Championship ended in failure, resulting in the loss of the briefcase. To make matters worse, he was recently dominated by Jey Uso, who defeated him with a simple crossbody move.

Many fans speculate that Theory’s decline is tied to the apparent tension between Triple H and Vince McMahon. As McMahon’s protege, Theory seems to have fallen out of favor under the new regime. It’s a disappointing turn of events for a talent who once seemed destined for greatness. Whether this is a temporary setback or a long-term burial remains to be seen, but for now, Theory’s WWE career appears to be in a rough spot.

2022
• Angle with Stone Cold at Wrestlemania
• MITB winner (1x)
• United States Champion (1x)
• United States Champion (2x)

2023
• Beats John Cena at Wrestlemania 39
• Segment with The Rock

2025
• Still stuck in meaningless tag team after costing each other at NXT PLE
• Squashed by Jey Uso in seconds

Unbelievable downfall.