WWE veteran The Rock made a surprise return to the Stamford-based promotion during SmackDown’s September 15 episode. His long-awaited comeback on the 2-hour show itself was a surprise for the crowd, and the ovation he received was even more special.
Audience response to Dwayne’s appearance was one of the greatest in recent memory, and the Hollywood star shared an emotional tweet to thank the fans. In his message, the veteran claimed that the response on the blue brand was one of the top five reactions of his career.
Sharing a brutal response to The Rock‘s emotional message for his fans, Austin Theory has given an entirely different direction to the entire situation. Through his reply to The Brahma Bull, the young performer tried to steal the credit for the response to Johnson’s return.
I’m so grateful and humble that I could give you the loudest crowd reaction of all time.
Also I don’t need you to tell me how talented I am I already know that.– Your favorite A-hole 🚀#AllDay #AustinTheoryLive https://t.co/T2pTsGrVmR
— Austin Theory (@_Theory1) September 17, 2023
Generating heat by his brutal response to The Rock, the former US Champion said, “I’m so grateful and humble that I could give you the loudest crowd reaction of all time. Also I don’t need you to tell me how talented I am I already know that. – Your favorite A-hole.” (Via: X)
It must be noted that the WWE legend made a shocking comeback during the opening segment of the September 15 SmackDown. As Pat McAfee and Theory were arguing inside the ring, Pat gave a reference to the crowd as public, and it was after that The People’s Champion came out to a thunderous pop.
Austin Theory receives appreciation after his segment with The Rock
Fans’ are obviously not happy with Theory for trying to take credit for the special ovation The Rock received on his return. But a certain part of the WWE universe has also been appreciating the youngster for the kind of moments he has been part of, despite being just 26.
Sharing how being in the ring with The Rock would have been Theory’s dream, a fan wrote, “Austin livin his dream rn.” “You deserve moments like these,” someone from the audience said to showcase love for the youngster. Predicting that Austin is going to become a bigger star in the near future, a pro wrestling fan, claimed, “Future world champion.” (Via: X)
It must be noted that being in the same ring with Dwayne on SmackDown wasn’t the only big moment in Austin’s career. Even before he stood face-to-face with The Brahma Bull, Theory had the privilege to share the ring with legendary names such as John Cena and Stone Cold.
Moreover, Theory defeated The Cenation Leader cleanly at WrestleMania 39, which speaks for itself about the trust the Triple H-led promotion has in this youngster. Looking at the way Austin is being handled by WWE, it seems evident that he’s destined to be one of the biggest stars for the Stamford-based promotion.