Unexpected Partners to Champions: The Rise of Grayson Waller and Austin Theory

Grayson Waller and Austin Theory’s partnership started unexpectedly last summer when they joined forces to take on teams such as The Brawling Brutes and the Latino World Order on “WWE SmackDown.”

Sharing a similarly bold mindset, Waller and Theory rapidly ascended the ranks of the “SmackDown” tag team division. Their relentless efforts culminated in them becoming the WWE Tag Team Champions, signifying their rise to prominence in the wrestling world.

In a recent interview on the “Battleground Podcast,” Austin Theory spoke about his evolving relationship with Waller. He emphasized their shared drive and talent, stating, “We’re two dudes that are young. We’re hungry.”

Theory highlighted their determination to showcase their abilities and rise to the next level, acknowledging that their confidence might come off as arrogance to some, but it is rooted in their desire for success.

Theory also addressed the initial skepticism about their pairing. He recalled the negative reactions from fans and critics who doubted the sense of their team-up. Despite the naysayers, Theory pointed out their current status as undefeated tag team champions, a testament to their success and synergy as a team.

The highlight of their partnership, now called A-Town Down Under, came at WrestleMania 40. During this event, they and the Awesome Truth won major tag team titles.

The Awesome Truth won the “WWE Raw” Tag Team Championships, and A-Town Down Under claimed the “SmackDown” Tag Team Championships. These titles have since been renamed the World Tag Team Championships and WWE Tag Team Championships, solidifying their place in WWE history.