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Hindustan Times
4 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
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Cody Rhodes Walks Back His Tease Of Major WWE 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. Cody Rhodes has once again addressed the ongoing discussion about a potential heel turn. His latest comments on Busted Open Radio appear to walk back previous statements that a turn was on the horizon. This comes after Rhodes had previously stated he was at the "tail end" of his babyface run. He had given a potential timeline of one to three years for a character change. Cody Rhodes Downplays Heel Turn Talk On the radio show, host Dave LaGreca told Rhodes to stop the "heel talk," reminding him that he is a hero to many fans. Rhodes responded by downplaying the significance of the discussion. "You know what? One thing I noticed about that is it only exists on X, and it's deep—it's a deep discussion," Rhodes said (H/T to While admitting that you can "never say never" in wrestling, he questioned if a heel turn was in his future before his career ends. "I don't know if we're on that road within the time I have left in wrestling," he stated. "Who knows though? With Bully Ray sitting next to you, you never wanna say never." LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: Cody Rhodes is introduced before his match against John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: Cody Rhodes is introduced before his match against John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation A Change In Tune For Cody Rhodes These new comments suggest Rhodes is less certain about a heel turn than he has been in the past. His backtracking has led fans to believe he may remain a babyface for the foreseeable future. The discussion around a potential turn for Rhodes has been going on for some time. Earlier this year, The Rock confirmed that he had pushed for Rhodes to turn heel, but the idea was shut down by WWE at the time. Rhodes began 2025 as the reigning Undisputed WWE Champion, starting his year with a successful, hard-fought title defense against Kevin Owens in a Ladder Match at the Royal Rumble. His championship run came to a stunning end at WrestleMania 41 when he was defeated by a newly heel John Cena in the main event of Night 2. Undeterred, Rhodes entered the King of the Ring tournament to earn another shot at the title. He battled through the tournament, defeating his friend Jey Uso and former mentor Randy Orton to be crowned the 2025 King of the Ring at Night of Champions, securing his championship rematch against Cena at SummerSlam. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Seth Rollins: CM Punk Is Not Good For What We Do
Seth Rollins still has no love lost for CM Punk. Earlier this week, on Monday Night Raw, Seth Rollins, Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker cost CM Punk his chance to enter the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. Advertisement Rollins was a special guest on the Up and Adams Show with Kay Adams. During the interview, Rollins shared that he doesn't think CM Punk is a good guy, and is convinced that Punk is not good for WWE. 'Yeah, we made sure [CM] Punk wasn't in the Ladder Match. Punk is not good for what we do. Look, he's a bad dude. I put it out there many times. He's not a good dude. Yes, we made sure Punk wasn't in this Money in the Bank Ladder Match. I beat him in the main event of WrestleMania. I don't want him anywhere near this contract,' Rollins explained. Seth Rollins says CM Punk doesn't deserve a spot in the Money In The Bank match 'You know what? I bet Josh Allen would love an easy path to the Super Bowl. Absolutely [Yes, eliminating CM Punk makes the path easier to win the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.] Absolutely… Work smarter. Not harder. I've dealt with CM Punk. I've dealt with CM Punk for far too long. This guy shouldn't even be in my wind space. I want him gone. I want him out of here. He doesn't deserve a spot at a high-profile match like that,' Seth Rollins said. Advertisement Seth Rollins had already qualified for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. The Money in the Bank Premium Live Event will be taking place this Saturday. During the show, Rollins also said that he couldn't even team with CM Punk if it guaranteed his beloved Chicago Bears win a Super Bowl, and shared who hates Punk more than he does. Can Rollins become a two-time Mr. Money in the Bank? The post Seth Rollins: CM Punk Is Not Good For What We Do appeared first on Wrestlezone.
