When Austin Theory Was Accused of Stealing Tyler Breeze's Gimmick

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Austin Theory is one of the fastest-rising stars in modern WWE history.

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He's already established himself as one of the biggest stars on Raw in his breakout year with the company.

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Austin Theory is also the protégé of WWE Chairman Vince McMahon himself, and has tangled with some of the biggest Superstars in the world.

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Even Brock Lesnar couldn't help himself but get in on the fun!

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But one person who's been forgotten in this mix is Tyler Breeze; the man whose gimmick Theory allegedly ripped off.

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WWE's former "Pretty Boy" is a one-time NXT Tag Team Champion alongside Fandango.

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He had an instant classic with Jushin "Thunder" Liger at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn 2015.

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And before Austin Theory was taking meme-worthy selfies every Monday, that was Tyler Breeze's thing.

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Tyler Breeze would frequently carry a selfie stick to the ring. Fans have made the obvious connection and accused Austin Theory of "stealing" Tyler Breeze's shtick.

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Theory himself has been rather professional about it, saying that his gimmick is totally different from Breeze's because the presentation is completely different from a "Pretty Boy" character; which we do agree with.

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He's got enough time to discuss that when he becomes one of the youngest World Champions in WWE history; for now, he's focused on beating Pat McAfee at the Grandest Stage of Them All.

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