The WWE RAW team breakup news took fans by surprise this week as A-Town Down Under parted ways without any significant resolution. On Monday’s episode, Grayson Waller appeared backstage alongside The New Day, signaling the end of the faction following Austin Theory’s injury, but leaving little closure on the storyline.
Waller, who has been attempting to insert himself into The New Day’s circle over recent weeks, referred to himself as the “Big G” and addressed Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston directly, declaring that the group A-Town Down Under was finally finished. This marked a quiet end after months of buildup around the team’s split.
Expectations vs. Reality: The Unfulfilled End to A-Town Down Under
Despite ongoing hints and anticipation, WWE never fully committed to the breakup drama between Waller and Theory. Earlier, the two even competed against each other in a triple threat NXT Championship match with Oba Femi at WWE Vengeance Day 2025, intensifying their rivalry without concluding it.
Originally, fans expected Waller and Theory to engage in a direct feud leading to Theory’s shift to a babyface character, providing a satisfying payoff to their storyline’s implosion. However, Theory’s reported injury forced WWE to alter plans, resulting in the subdued farewell seen on RAW.
A-Town Down Under’s last team appearance was on WWE Main Event’s June 26 broadcast, where they were defeated by The War Raiders. The tag team had previously held the SmackDown Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania XL before those titles were rebranded. In July 2024, the duo lost the WWE Tag Team Championship to the team known as #DIY.
Impact and What Lies Ahead for Former Team Members
The lack of decisive storytelling around the A-Town Down Under breakup leaves fans with an unresolved narrative that reduces the emotional weight of the split. With Theory sidelined by injury, the creative direction now seems focused on reestablishing individual careers rather than capitalizing on their shared history.
Meanwhile, Waller’s attempts to gain favor with The New Day may hint at new alliances forming, but the abrupt end to his partnership with Theory signals an era of uncertainty for both wrestlers. As WWE moves forward, fans will watch closely to see how these changes influence upcoming storylines and character development.
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