WWE has quietly concluded the partnership between Austin Theory and Grayson Waller, previously known as A-Town Down Under, during a recent episode of WWE Raw. The split was announced without fanfare, as Grayson Waller informed viewers that Theory was injured, confirming the disbandment of their tag team with no on-screen confrontation or dramatic buildup.
Confusion Surrounds Character Alignments After the Split
Fans were left uncertain about the future roles of both wrestlers following the announcement. Questions lingered regarding whether Austin Theory would transition into a babyface, and if Grayson Waller would also switch to a face character or maintain his heel persona. The lack of storyline explanation on WWE Raw added to the confusion among the WWE Universe.
Expert Insight Clarifies the WWE Raw Austin Theory Grayson Waller Situation
Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer addressed the recent developments during Wrestling Observer Radio, revealing that WWE had already decided to turn Austin Theory into a babyface without publicly announcing the change. Meltzer explained that Theory had been receiving cheers despite the absence of an official storyline to explain the breakup.
“They had already turned Austin Theory babyface, but never told anyone,” Meltzer said. “And he was getting cheered. So they already had broken him up, and Grayson Waller had been on TV for weeks with no Austin Theory. So they had already broken them up anyway. They just never got around to explaining it.” —Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Journalist
Recent Appearances and Injury Status of Austin Theory
The past few weeks have seen Austin Theory notably missing from Grayson Waller’s segments on WWE Raw, which now makes sense given the unofficial split. Despite the absence, Theory has kept active, competing as recently as eight days ago on WWE Main Event against undercard wrestler El Grande Americano. However, no official update has been provided on the seriousness of Theory’s injury or his expected return timeline.
Potential Impact on Both Wrestlers’ Careers Moving Forward
The quiet dissolution of A-Town Down Under follows WWE’s recent pattern of making significant backstage changes without clear communication to the audience. While Theory’s character has shifted toward a babyface role out of the spotlight, fans’ positive reactions at live events suggest he may receive strong support once he returns. Meanwhile, Grayson Waller’s continued role as a heel might give him fresh opportunities to climb WWE’s ranks as a solo competitor.
What Fans Can Expect Next on WWE Raw
As WWE moves forward, the next few weeks will be crucial to observe how both Theory and Waller’s storylines develop on television. Whether WWE will clarify these changes explicitly on-screen or continue with a low-key approach remains to be seen. Fans eagerly await updates on Austin Theory’s injury and how his babyface push will influence his standing with the WWE Universe.
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