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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Grayson Waller Is In The Best Shape Ever After Dropping A Huge Amount Of Weight
Grayson Waller feels like a new man. Austin Theory and Grayson Waller have been teaming as 'A-Town Down Under' for the better part of two years now. However, WWE teased their split and an eventual feud for the past several months. Despite the tease, the duo never broke up and feuded. In fact, the 'official' split took place off camera, and it happened without much of an explanation. Last week, Waller sent a message to 'all five' of Austin Theory's fans on social media. (This was after Waller tried to join The New Day on WWE RAW.) Waller says Theory's fans should thank him for saving Theory's career after John Cena buried him on WWE RAW two years ago. 'Big G' said he wasted two years making Theory relevant, but that's over now. Now, Waller has continued taking shots at Theory on social media. Waller joked that he's in the best shape of his life now that he has dropped '220 lbs of dead weight.' Theory is reportedly out with an injury. His last match was a loss to El Grande Americano on the July 17 episode of WWE Main Event. A-Town Down Under's last match was a win over the LWO on the May 26 episode of Main Event. In May, Waller also shared his frustrations with Theory on The Amin Show. Waller said that Theory is a good guy, but he lacks a certain killer instinct. 'For right now, we are working as a team. Maybe he's not working the same way that I am. I think the problem with Austin Theory is that he's a good guy. He's not what people assume he is, and that kind of frustrates me at times, like he's not willing to do whatever it takes. We're walking into the venue, and he wants to stop and take photos with the kids and the fat blokes with the black shirts on. That's just not me. I'm there to work, I'm there for myself, and sometimes we don't see eye to eye. But the problem is, we're both supremely talented, so as a tag team, we work pretty well,' Grayson Waller said. Read More: The post Grayson Waller Is In The Best Shape Ever After Dropping A Huge Amount Of Weight appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Report: Update On Austin Theory's WWE Status
What's going on between Austin Theory and WWE? A few weeks ago, Austin Theory was written off WWE programming off-camera on Monday Night Raw. As the company shifted Grayson Waller into a story with The New Day. Theory hasn't competed for WWE since losing a match to El Grande Americano during a Main Event taping on July 14. No rumblings emerged following that match in regards to an injury to Theory. So what exactly is his status with the company? According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider, WWE sources have informed him that Theory has been removed from the company's internal active roster. While references to an injury for Theory have been made on WWE programming, whatever issue he is dealing with is currently unknown. Stay tuned to WrestleZone for more information on Austin Theory's WWE status as it becomes available. READ MORE: Grayson Waller Is In The Best Shape Ever After Dropping A Huge Amount Of Weight What do you make of this report? Are you disappointed WWE had Grayson Waller and Austin Theory break up off-screen? What do you think of Waller's current storyline with The New Day? Let us know your overall thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Report: Update On Austin Theory's WWE Status appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Austin Theory has not been released from WWE's internal active roster. Here's why he is missing
Austin Theory's absence from WWE programming may last longer than fans anticipated. PWInsider's Mike Johnson first reported that the 28-year-old has been removed from WWE's internal list of active talent. He last wrestled on the July 14 edition of Main Event, where he lost to El Grande Americano. Austin Theory is facing injury concerns and will likely miss time(X) Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select later clarified that Theory isn't entirely off the roster but has instead been moved to the internal injury list, alongside names like Zoey Stark and Ilja Dragunov. Though Grayson Waller mentioned Theory's injury during a recent episode of Raw, WWE has yet to share specific details regarding his condition or a timeline for return. Speculation suggests Theory could undergo a character refresh before making his next on-screen appearance. Read More: John Cena opens up on hair transplant, admits it 'completely changed' his life A-Town Down's future? Theory and Waller formed the duo A-Town Down Under after Waller was drafted to SmackDown in April 2023. The team's biggest moment came at WrestleMania XL, where they won the WWE Tag Team Championships in a Six-Pack Ladder Match. However, their reign ended 90 days later when they lost the titles to #DIY. The duo's momentum faded further after they were quietly moved to Raw in January. The team never found its footing on the red brand and disbanded following Theory's injury. Waller has since transitioned into a new storyline with The New Day, signaling the official end of their partnership. Reacting to the reports, one fan tweeted: 'Seriously, where is bro? I hope I'm wrong, but I wouldn't be surprised if they released Austin Theory by the end of the year 😭' 'I seriously doubt Austin Theory will be released. He is the future face of WWE. Probably just injury related. At least, we can hope,' another one added on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Star Reportedly Removed From Internal Roster
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. An update has been provided on the status of injured WWE Raw superstar Austin Theory. According to a new report from the former United States Champion has been removed from the company's internal active roster. This move comes after Theory was written off television with a storyline injury two weeks ago. The removal from the active roster is a standard procedural step for a performer who is sidelined for an extended period. Removed From The Active Roster The PWInsider report, citing WWE sources, confirms that Theory is no longer on the internal list of talent available to be booked for television or live events. It is important to note that this does not mean he has been released from his WWE contract. Wrestlers recovering from legitimate, long-term injuries are typically taken off the active roster list until they are medically cleared to return to action. The specific nature and severity of Theory's injury, and a potential timeline for his return, have not yet been publicly disclosed. Fightful Select reports that he's listed with the other injured talent like Zoey Stark and Ilja Dragunov. An Abrupt End To A-Town Down Under Theory's injury has been woven into a major new storyline. On the July 21st episode of Monday Night Raw, his tag team partner, Grayson Waller, announced that their team, A-Town Down Under, was officially "done" due to Theory being on the shelf. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: A general stadium view during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: A general stadium view during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Waller showed no sympathy for his partner. He has since been seen on Raw attempting to form new alliances and has cut a scathing social media promo, claiming he "wasted two years" of his career making Theory relevant. This on-screen betrayal sets up a major grudge feud for when Theory is eventually cleared to return. A Career of Highs and Lows Austin Theory's WWE career has been a rollercoaster. He was initially pushed as the hand-picked protégé of Vince McMahon and became the youngest United States Champion and Mr. Money in the Bank in WWE history. However, his momentum stalled after an infamous failed cash-in attempt and a brutal promo from John Cena on the road to WrestleMania 39. He was successfully repackaged alongside Grayson Waller, and the arrogant duo captured the SmackDown Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 40. This latest injury and the split from Waller mark another major turning point in the career of the talented 28-year-old. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Star Teases Major Character Change
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. An Austin Theory character change could be happening soon. The WWE star has been a heel for his entire main roster run, which started four years ago. For a long time, Theory was presented as a top star. He was a protege of Vince McMahon and a two-time United States Champion. Austin Theory Hints At Babyface Turn The most significant hint of a turn came during the June 9th taping of WWE Main Event. Theory faced Dragon Lee in a singles match. After the match ended, Lee offered Theory a handshake as a sign of respect. This is a common practice for a babyface competitor. Instead of his usual heelish dismissal, Theory acknowledged the gesture. He did not shake the hand but showed a moment of consideration before leaving the ring. This act was a major departure from his established on-screen character. It is the clearest sign that a turn is being considered for the former champion. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 11: A WWE logo is shown on a screen before a WWE news conference at T-Mobile Arena on October 11, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was announced that WWE... LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 11: A WWE logo is shown on a screen before a WWE news conference at T-Mobile Arena on October 11, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was announced that WWE wrestler Braun Strowman will face heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury and WWE champion Brock Lesnar will take on former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez at the WWE's Crown Jewel event at Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 31. More A-Town Down Under In Turmoil Further evidence points to issues within his tag team, A-Town Down Under. Theory has been seen arguing with his partner, Grayson Waller, on recent episodes of WWE Raw. This on-screen friction often precedes the breakup of a tag team. Such a split is a classic storytelling method used to turn one of the members into a babyface. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Grayson Waller Reacts To Theory's New Attitude The moment between Theory and Dragon Lee did not go unnoticed by Waller. He took to social media to comment on his partner's actions. Waller reacted sarcastically to the clip of Theory showing respect after a loss."Aww this is so respectful and nice to do after a loss," Waller wrote. His comment highlights the break in their heel personas. The public post suggests the issues between the two are escalating, pointing toward an eventual split and a turn for Theory. Babyface Austin Theory couldn't be any closer — Austin Theory Deserves Better (@AustinTheoryDB) June 12, 2025 Now, it should be noted that WWE has been teasing a split between the two stars for quite some time now. Whether WWE is getting closer remains to be seen. For those who have followed Theory's career, they're hoping for some kind of change to help his career. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
