Alright TSC, Lets attempt to have a level headed conversation about Austin Theory and his failed cash-in for a second...

[Larry]

I know level headed and pro wrestling fans don't mix like two dikks and no bytch (RIP Big.. and pause)


but where does he go from here? I genuinely feel his career trajectory hasn't changed at all, and I saw his failed cash-in as a course correction. I feel like Vince gave him too much too soon, and fans soured on him because of it. His rocket to the top wasn't organic at all and he had Baron Corbin "go-away" heat, which sucks for the kid because he's actually really talented and has a presence a lot of these newer dudes lack. Stripping away the forced spoon-fed stigma that was stuck to him via Vince and rebuilding him from the ground up will benefit him in the long run. He's better off because of it




BUT... I know this is the internet where a loss means he's in the dirt next to Pookie Loc and the clock is now ticking on his failed career because the world is ending and the sky is falling.. so what say ya'll? Is it a wrap for Theory? is A-Town down bad? is Jeanie Buss the worst owner in sports? Lets talk about it!

 

[Carl Tethers]

I think he'll be fine. Man has wrestled some good matches

 

[Silkk]

I know level headed and pro wrestling fans don't mix like two dikks and no bytch (RIP Big.. and pause)


but where does he go from here? I genuinely feel his career trajectory hasn't changed at all, and I saw his failed cash-in as a course correction. I feel like Vince gave him too much too soon, and fans soured on him because of it. His rocket to the top wasn't organic at all and he had Baron Corbin "go-away" heat, which sucks for the kid because he's actually really talented and has a presence a lot of these newer dudes lack. Stripping away the forced spoon-fed stigma that was stuck to him via Vince and rebuilding him from the ground up will benefit him in the long run. He's better off because of it




BUT... I know this is the internet where a loss means he's in the dirt next to Pookie Loc and the clock is now ticking on his failed career because the world is ending and the sky is falling.. so what say ya'll? Is it a wrap for Theory? is A-Town down bad? is Jeanie Buss the worst owner in sports? Lets talk about it!

Whats his W-L record since HHH took over?

 

[RammerJammer]

I don’t care for Theory but he’s not buried at all.

Vince pushed him way too hard way too early, and like you said, it’s just a course correction.

If he kept the briefcase, who was he gonna successfully cash in on? Roman? Gunther? Seth? I mean sure he could’ve cashed in on Bron but going back to NXT wouldn’t make much sense.

 

[Silkk]

I don’t care for Theory but he’s not buried at all.

Vince pushed him way too hard way too early, and like you said, it’s just a course correction.

If he kept the briefcase, who was he gonna successfully cash in on? Roman? Gunther? Seth? I mean sure he could’ve cashed in on Bron but going back to NXT wouldn’t make much sense.

Its not even about that….


He cashed in on a dude who has open challenges every week. Thats just stupid.

 

[Silkk]

shyt literally made no sense lol


Now lets say Sheamus had it and couldn’t get Gunther to give him another shot at the IC Title and used it to cash in on him, That makes WAAAAY more sense from a logical standpoint and about how bad Sheamus wants the IC belt.

 

[taker597]

Austin Theory is missing one thing in his rise to stardom. Adversity. If he actually good... He'll overcome it.

 

[Love Sosa]

He will be fine. I think the idea that they put the rocket on him was more to get him heat than actually putting the rocket on him

 

[Reality Check]

He's only 25 so there's a lot of time for him to recover.

With that said, the only thing missing from this massive burial was Triple H coming out afterwards and pedigreeing him.

 

[Toe Jay Simpson]

Triple H is making him pay his dues. If he deserves the spot, he’ll either overcome it or marry one of his daughters

 

[g-ice]

As dumb as the cash in attempt was he will be fine.

Knowing HHH is going to want to gradually build him up ala Orton and Batista and not use the MITB trope which to be honest is a cheap way to build someone up.

 

[Larry]

Whats his W-L record since HHH took over?

Can’t be good. I only remember this dude beating Mustafa Ali at some point.


That doesn’t mean much to me though. It’s wrestling. There was a time when all Daniel Bryan did was lose, next thing I know he’s pinning Mark Henry and going on a legendary run.

We know shyt can change with the snap of a finger…


And Theory is a Triple H signing for the record, so this narrative that Hunter hates him is actually hilarious

 

[Vice Queen]

Level-headed conversations on the internet? You're asking for too much.

 

[Silkk]

Austin Theory is missing one thing in his rise to stardom. Adversity. If he actually good... He'll overcome it.

He will be fine. I think the idea that they put the rocket on him was more to get him heat than actually putting the rocket on him

Triple H is making him pay his dues. If he deserves the spot, he’ll either overcome it or marry one of his daughters

As dumb as the cash in attempt was he will be fine.

Knowing HHH is going to want to gradually build him up ala Orton and Batista and not use the MITB trope which to be honest is a cheap way to build someone up.

Can’t be good. I only remember this dude beating Mustafa Ali at some point.


That doesn’t mean much to me though. It’s wrestling. There was a time when all Daniel Bryan did was lose, next thing I know he’s pinning Mark Henry and going on a legendary run.

We know shyt can change with the snap of a finger…


And Theory is a Triple H signing for the record, so this narrative that Hunter hates him is actually hilarious

What upper level-top heel did HHH book like this in NXT?

 

[White City Black]

At his age right now? Nah dude’s gonna be around for a Good ass amount of time. And he will be a future champion. I’m actually happy to not see him get a title right now tho