10 New Directions After WWE Survivor Series 2022: WarGames

10. Austin Theory Settling Down

It's time to play the game.

No, not Triple H - Austin Theory. Vinnie Mac's pet project has come through a rough period to stand tall as the new United States Champ. Theory's MITB nightmare is over, but WWE still has a lot of work to do if they're going to rescue him from ultimate character stagnation.

Hopefully, post-Survivor Series, Hunter can settle down on Austin and start booking him more consistently. Or, maybe he'll have a short reign due to the opportunistic finish at WarGames, then...Theory will lose the belt again. Nah! Let's not think too negatively, because Saturday felt like a turning point.

The critics can say what they like about McMahon doting on him, but Theory is damn talented and he should be considered a key part of WWE's future. Austin never deserved to be squashed flat before, but the only way is up now.

Top champ on Raw for the time being? Looks like it.