10 New Directions For WWE After Payback 2023
8. Austin Theory & Grayson Waller = Tag Team
Payback must bring the curtain down on Austin Theory's association with the United States Title. The former champ was comprehensively beaten by current titleholder Rey Mysterio, and he should move away from the midcard strap into another role. This guy's suggestion? A tag-team with Grayson Waller.
That'd be the best outcome for both young heels right now.
Think about the long-term: WWE could get to a Theory babyface turn if he teamed with Waller for 12 months or so and had some doubles success. Catch fire, and they'd become Undisputed Tag Champs in the making. Then, after that fun, Grayson (the more natural heel of the two) would become jealous of Austin and ditch him.
Anyone who pays attention to WWE's socials could tell you how great Theory is with kids. He's a likeable guy at heart, so it sometimes feels like he's forcing this arrogant villain stuff. Triple H's long-term goal for Theory should be breakout baby.