On Friday morning, just before their first WWE Tag Team Championship defense on SmackDown live from Lyon, France, Austin Theory shared his thoughts on a range of topics, including his current role, being in France, his challengers for the night, The Street Profits, and more. Watch his full interview here.
At WWE Backlash 2024 in France, Austin Theory made headlines by reigniting his feud with boxing champion Tyson Fury. Theory publicly challenged Fury, blaming him for his failure to win the WWE Championship at Clash at the Castle 2022, where Fury had interfered. Theory taunted Fury, calling him out for a confrontation at this year’s Clash at the Castle event.
In the lead-up to Backlash, Theory also competed in a tag team match on SmackDown, where he and his partner Grayson Waller faced Kevin Owens and Randy Orton. This match played a significant role in building up the storyline for Backlash and highlighted Theory’s ongoing involvement in major WWE narratives. Austin Theory, whose real name is Austin White, is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. Born on August 2, 1997, he competes on the SmackDown brand. Known for his impressive athleticism and charismatic persona, Theory has quickly risen through the ranks of WWE.
Theory began his wrestling career on the independent circuit, notably with EVOLVE, where he held the EVOLVE Championship. His standout performances caught WWE’s attention, leading to his signing with the company’s developmental territory, NXT, in 2019.
In NXT, Theory showcased his skills, but he truly gained prominence after his move to the main roster. He has been involved in several high-profile storylines and matches against top WWE Superstars. Theory’s brash and confident character often draws comparisons to young versions of past WWE greats, underscoring his potential as a future main-event star.
Throughout his WWE career, Theory has held the WWE United States Championship and has been featured in significant events, emphasizing his growing importance within the company. His youth and talent position him as one of WWE’s most promising stars.
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