Is WWE star Austin Theory really injured? All you need to know
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Austin Theory and Grayson Waller break-up!
The tag team known as A-Town Down Under is officially no more. On the latest episode of WWE Raw from Houston, Grayson Waller declared that his partnership with Austin Theory is over, citing an injury to Theory as the cause.
The announcement came during a backstage segment, where Waller approached Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods and bluntly stated, “A-Town Down Under is done.”
This unexpected split comes as WWE’s tag team division gains momentum in the lead-up to SummerSlam 2025. With The New Day, The Creed Brothers, and the LWO vying for a shot at the World Tag Team Championships, Waller’s sudden shift away from Theory signals a significant change in direction.
What Happened to Austin Theory?
Austin Theory’s last televised appearance came in a singles match against El Grande Americano on the July 19 edition of Main Event, where he reportedly suffered an injury.
WWE has not confirmed the exact nature or severity of the injury, but Grayson Waller made it clear on Raw that Theory is out of action for the foreseeable future.
Adding salt to the wound, Waller delivered a scathing promo aimed directly at Theory and his fanbase. He sarcastically dubbed his former partner “A-Town Down n Out,” mocking both Theory’s nickname and his current status. The Aussie star didn’t hold back, calling their partnership a waste of his time and crediting himself for keeping Theory relevant after John Cena “buried him alive” two years ago.
Grayson Waller buries his former partner
In one of his most cutting promos to date, Waller called their entire partnership a waste of time. He claimed Theory’s relevance in WWE was only because of him and reminded fans that it was Waller who gave him a second WrestleMania moment and a tag team championship reign.
“I wasted two years of my career making him relevant,” Waller snapped. “Now I can finally remind everyone who Grayson Waller is.”
Will Austin Theory Seek Revenge When He Returns?
While Theory is currently recovering, the door is wide open for a heated singles rivalry down the road. Waller’s biting insults and smug send-off may have lit a fire under his former partner.
When Theory returns, expect emotions to run high — and revenge to be at the top of his list. The breakup may have been sudden, but the fallout has the potential to get very real, very soon.
Fans Blame Triple H for “burying” Austin Theory
On social media, many fans are expressing disappointment in Triple H’s creative direction. They argue the Waller-Theory split was teased for over a year, only to be abruptly written off due to injury, without closure or payoff.
Here are some fans and pundits’ reactions
With Theory’s career seemingly stalled again, the criticism reflects growing frustration with how rising stars are being handled in WWE’s new era. Only time will tell if Theory’s return reignites his push or proves fans right.
Is Austin Theory really injured?
Yes. WWE confirmed the injury on-air, and multiple reports, along with his absence from TV, suggest he is legitimately sidelined.
Why did Grayson Waller break up A-Town Down Under?
Waller ended the partnership due to Theory’s injury, stating he was moving on and no longer willing to wait.
Will Austin Theory feud with Grayson Waller when he returns?
All signs point to yes. Waller’s harsh words may set the stage for a grudge feud when Theory is cleared to compete.
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