10 Wrestlers You Can't Believe WWE Haven't Signed (Yet)

10. Austin Theory

Austin Theory
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Former bodybuilder-turned-wrestler Austin Theory is only 22 years old, consistently lights up the independent scene and shone brightly on the Evolve 10th Anniversary special WWE ran on their Network in July. When Paul Heyman wasn't busy putting him over, Theory was letting his own actions do the talking in front of some fresh pairs of eyes.

He'd be perfect for NXT.

Theory's age, skill set and relationship with that same hardcore niche NXT plays to make him a no-brainer. If WWE didn't know much about him before, they'd have surely been impressed by his match with JD Drake at Evolve 131. It's pretty shocking that Triple H hasn't made a move yet, but maybe it's only a matter of time.

There aren't many three-year pros who exhibit the confidence and smoothness Austin does. He'd be a credit to the WWE roster, would be able to believably fleet in and out of 205 Live if he dropped a few pounds of muscle, and is someone WWE should grab before AEW do.

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