Theory Getting His Name Back?, Backstage News on Theory’s WWE Push Under Triple H

[Dale]

Theory may be getting his first name back.

New listings for this weekend’s WWE live events in Springfield, MA and Manchester, NH bill Theory as Austin Theory. There’s no word yet on if this is some sort of error, or if WWE is giving Theory back his first name.

The official WWE website roster still lists just Theory as of this writing, and the same goes for his social media profiles. The first name was dropped back in mid-April after Theory announced on RAW, as the storyline protege of former WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon, that he and Mr. McMahon didn’t feel like “Austin” suited him.

On a related note, it’s believed that Theory’s push will continue with WWE Executive Vice President of Talent Relations & Head of Creative Triple H running the show.

Theory had a big supporter in McMahon, and there was some speculation that his push may have been nixed following McMahon’s retirement in late July. However, it was noted by Wrestling Observer that Theory is one Superstar they want to build up and groom for the future, and it appears that will continue under Triple H.

It was noted that WWE officials like Theory as he has the right look and size, he just needs some more in-ring work, and that’s why they’ve had him working with experienced talents like Dolph Ziggler and WWE United States Champion Bobby Lashley.

Theory recently feuded with Lashley but failed to regain the title at SummerSlam after dropping it to Lashley at Money In the Bank. He then wrapped a quick feud against Ziggler with a win on the August 15 RAW, then two wins at last weekend’s non-televised live events. Theory then appeared on this week’s RAW but was superkicked by his former tag team partner, the returning Johnny Gargano.

It remains to be seen if WWE will move forward with a Theory vs. Gargano feud on RAW, or if the name change will happen. There’s also no word yet on when Theory will cash in his Money In the Bank briefcase, but we will keep you updated.​

Vince McMahon project or not, the guy has all the attributes for what you would look for so it would be crazy to kill the push dead.

 

[Chris]

Yeah he was treated well even before the McMahon angle so I never thought he'd be wasted or anything but man, this is one of the only name changes I really cared for bc its just so awkward only calling him "Theory" strictly lmao all the others that were actually changed and not just a first or last name dropped, I probably wouldn't bother changing back

 

[Doom]

We all knew, except Vince, that calling Austin Theory by calling him only by his last name would be weird. Reading the news of him possibly getting his first name back would satisfy me, because it should have never been changed from the start.

 

[Daddy Deville]

Kid has all the tools, 100% I think a little tweaks in his persona and he will knock it out of the park.

 

[Dale]

Yeah he was treated well even before the McMahon angle so I never thought he'd be wasted or anything but man, this is one of the only name changes I really cared for bc its just so awkward only calling him "Theory" strictly lmao all the others that were actually changed and not just a first or last name dropped, I probably wouldn't bother changing back

Riddle kinda sucks too but he doesn't seem to mind it going off his reasonings.

 

[Chris]

Riddle kinda sucks too but he doesn't seem to mind it going off his reasonings.

Yeah this one is dumb too lol I think I just tolerate it more bc people didn't call him Matt much before, but people referred to him as Austin and Theory fairly interchangeable

 

[Dale]

Shoulda just renamed him 'Bro' instead

 

[Daddy Deville]

Yeah this one is dumb too lol I think I just tolerate it more bc people didn't call him Matt much before, but people referred to him as Austin and Theory fairly interchangeable

yea that was my thinking as well.

 

[John McHenry]

I never got Riddle. Vince typically did the Heels only get last name thing, Or that's only how I noticed it cause thinking about it there were plenty that never got changed.

 

[Chris]

I never got Riddle. Vince typically did the Heels only get last name thing, Or that's only how I noticed it cause thinking about it there were plenty that never got changed.

Rumors was they didn't want people googling "Matt Riddle" and seeing the allegations against him

 

[Daddy Deville]

Rumors was they didn't want people googling "Matt Riddle" and seeing the allegations against him

I mean thats not a bad idea to change the name

 

[Deezy]

What idiot thought Theory was losing his push because Vince is gone?

 

[Dale]

Theory is no longer Theory. He will officially return to using his full ring name of Austin Theory going forward, PWInsider.com has confirmed.​

 

[Chris]

Riddle did too, so assuming everything is being normalized back. I'm expecting Pete "Butch" Dunne to be revealed within a week or so lol since they've already made it know butch was a nickname anyway

 

[Dale]

I saw Garza was potentially going back to Angel Garza a bit ago, was that ever made official? Same with Humberto too I guess.