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Austin Theory Pins Rey Mysterio on Raw, Bolstering Bid to Join The Vision

Paul Heyman framed the tag match as a tryout for Theory’s place in the group.

Overview

  • In the Dec. 22 main event, Theory and Bronson Reed beat CM Punk and Rey Mysterio when Theory scored the pin with a curb stomp.
  • The match was presented on-air as a proving ground by Heyman, and the outcome positioned Theory as nearing membership without confirming it.
  • Theory explained he wore the mask so fans would "feel [his] actions before they saw [his] face" and described his new mindset as "I take."
  • He debuted updated ring gear, switching from his trademark shorts to grey pants with black kneepads in a visible presentation reset.
  • Post-match, Bron Breakker speared Punk to end the show, further building to their Jan. 5 World Heavyweight Championship bout.