Austin Theory’s first match following his return as a masked assailant was officially announced during this week’s WWE Raw episode. After weeks of rumors, the mysterious masked figure who interfered in the WWE Survivor Series War Games main event in San Diego was unmasked as Austin Theory on Raw. Following his assistance in helping Logan Paul secure a victory over Rey Mysterio in the main event, Theory revealed his identity to the audience after removing his mask, marking his return after several months away from television.
Theory’s last bout took place in July, and his comeback match has now been set. At the WWE SmackDown and Raw double taping, it was revealed that Theory will partner with Bronson Reed from Vision to face off against the World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk and Rey Mysterio in a tag team match. CM Punk is slated to defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Bron Breaker on January 5th, the first WWE Raw episode of 2026. Theory’s previous appearance was on July 14th’s WWE Main Event taping, where he was defeated by El Grande Americano.
Fan Take: Austin Theory’s return as a masked character adds an intriguing layer of mystery and excitement to WWE programming, reigniting fan interest. His upcoming tag team match against top stars like CM Punk and Rey Mysterio could mark a significant turning point in his career and the ongoing WWE storylines.
