7 Ups & 5 Downs From WWE Elimination Chamber 2022

3. Austin Theory’s Performance

Brock Lesnar Austin Theory WWE Elimination Chamber 2022
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Vince McMahon must know that he has a future World Champion on his hands in Austin Theory. The selfie-taking, arrogant little sod isn't quite MJF levels of smarmy genius, but he's one of the most promising young stars WWE has. The good news? He shone at Chamber.

Theory took one hell of a kicking during the main event from all-comers. Then, in a deliberate show of faith from higher-ups, he was booked to be there at the end. Finally, before being pinned by an all-conquering Brock Lesnar, Austin took a stunning F5 off one of the pods to the floor.

That was insanity.

The 24 year old came across as a star who will only shine brighter the more responsibility he's given in featured spots. That's all anyone could ask of a match that was borderline squash territory for new WWE Champ Lesnar.

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