A fan-led inquiry into the identity of the person who attacked Bron Breaker has brought forth several suspects, with Seth Rollins among the key figures under speculation. Prior to the WWE Royal Rumble Premium Live Event, Rollins, a former World Heavyweight Champion, stated he had no plans to participate in the event.
Rollins is likely seeking retribution against Breaker, who masterminded the ousting of Vision’s previous leader from the show back in September. However, new rumors suggest that the attacker might not be Rollins but rather someone closely connected to Austin Theory.
Theory rejoined Vision in November, resurfacing as the Masked Man, and played a role in the War Games triumph at Survivor Series. Having been sidelined since July, Theory’s affiliation with Breaker’s faction marked the end of his tag team partnership with Grayson Waller.
According to the HSP Podcast, it is actually Waller—disguised in a black hoodie and mask—who assaulted Breaker at the Rumble. Waller was removed from an already scheduled WWE NXT live event that same week. Although Waller traveled to Saudi Arabia for the Rumble, he did not compete, unlike Rollins, who stayed away from the Middle East altogether. If these details hold true, the storyline could evolve in several unexpected ways, significantly affecting Theory’s trajectory.
When Theory was originally unveiled as the Masked Man, many speculated he might be undercover, acting on behalf of an injured Rollins. This raises the possibility that there might be not one, but two masked figures enlisted by the Visionary to seek vengeance against the Vision.
Another angle could involve Waller siding with Rollins out of frustration after Theory stepped into a spotlight role that left Waller in the background. For months, Waller has played a minor role while humorously riding a tricycle alongside the New Day.
Waller and Theory were tag team partners for years until Theory’s hiatus from July to November. During that time, Waller hinted that they were better off apart. In a September RAW segment, Waller remarked, “I’m relieved of the burden of Austin Theory. It’s the best feeling of my life… Do you know how difficult it is to date someone with an IQ of 65? That may be high. I saw him on a plane reading The Cat in the Hat, and he was struggling.”
The split between the two was never explicitly acknowledged when Theory returned and allied with The Vision, but it might now serve as motivation for Waller to join forces with Rollins or spark a feud between the former tag partners.
Fan Take: This unfolding mystery adds an exciting layer of intrigue to WWE storylines, engaging fans who love speculating about hidden identities and alliances. The drama between Theory, Waller, and Rollins could lead to compelling narratives that blend personal grudges with larger faction warfare, keeping the WWE universe hooked.
