The world of professional wrestling may seem all glitters to the audience but there is a lot that the WWE stars have to go through. Not only do the superstars have to go through hard times in terms of physical conditions but also mentally. One such tragic story about his father was shared by the 25-year-old star – Austin Theory.
A Twitter user named Vick recently shared a video of Austin Theory where he shared the tragic story of his father. In the one-minute-long clip, Theory revealed that his father had been a drug addict. “There’d be times when we’d be in the store and he’d steal stuff,” confessed the current WWE United States Champion.
Austin Theory opens up about his dad’s drug use (2019) pic.twitter.com/9Uak4euvha
— Vick (@Vick_WWE_) June 4, 2023
Theory recalled an incident from the past when he was 15 years old. He, along with his father, was on a drive and his father was sharing a story. In the middle of that, he started dozing off, it was a reaction to some drug he was taking. It was an unforgettable scary incident and thus he decided to lead a straight-edge lifestyle.
All these qualities have made Theory great in the eyes of his siblings. The two also feel great to wear their brother’s t-shirts and they wear it with pride. The US Champion has ensured to bring out the best of himself at all times.
Who is Austin Theory’s father and how did he impact his life?
Austin Theory has remained relatively silent about his family. Not much is known about his parents since they both split when Austin was way too young or as he calls it to be as “before I was born.” Apart from that, Theory is an elder brother to two young boys. Looking at his social life, it appears that the US Champion is not much attached to his father.
I remember when I use to sneak into the gym at 12 years old with my mom. My motivation was wrestling so the first step was looking like a wrestler in my eyes. This doesn’t just happen over night. This is a process. A lifestyle change. You must commit to this #ALLDAY pic.twitter.com/BPCnFd882T
— Austin Theory (@_Theory1) July 31, 2019
Austin Theory confessed to leading a straight-edge lifestyle seeing his father’s condition after being drug addicted. Theory confessed to not being involved in alcohol, drugs or even smoking all his life. With the ideals that he has been abiding by until now, he is sure to continue the same in the years to come.
His father’s behavior seems to have embedded a feeling of fear in the mind of the WWE star. In order to stop the chain from going ahead, he has pre-planned a secure future for his kids. also feels that one day when he has kids, they don’t have to worry about anything.