Wrestling fans around the world witnessed an epic showdown between Austin Theory and John Cena at WWE WrestleMania 39 held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. It was a highly anticipated match as both wrestlers had a lot at stake. However, it was Austin Theory who emerged victorious, retaining his United States Championship title.
The Buildup to the Match
The buildup to the match centered around a promo in which Cena criticized Theory and questioned his abilities as a wrestler. Cena stated that he had seen many wrestlers come and go, but Theory lacked potential. This statement received mixed reactions from wrestling fans on social media, with many questioning whether Cena’s comments were designed to help or hurt Theory’s career.
The Match
The match between Theory and Cena was intense and well-fought. Both wrestlers displayed their skills in the ring, executing signature moves and finishing moves one after the other. However, it was Theory who took advantage of a ref bump and gave Cena a low blow before finishing him off with his ATown Down finisher.
Throughout the match, Cena received cheers from the crowd while Theory received heat. Despite this, Theory kept his cool and remained focused on retaining his championship title.
Theory’s Reign as United States Champion
Austin Theory has been a United States champion in the current regime that has elevated the title’s importance. He first won the championship in a Triple Threat match at Survivor Series after unsuccessfully trying to cash in his Money in the Bank contract against Seth Rollins in 2022.
With top stars like Roman Reigns absent from WWE programming, wrestlers like Bobby Lashley had previously carried the U.S. Title. However, under Theory’s reign, the championship has gained significance and is considered to be one of the most prestigious titles in WWE.
The Future of Austin Theory
While Austin Theory’s victory over John Cena at WrestleMania 39 was a significant milestone in his career, it remains to be seen what the future holds for him. Some have speculated that the WWE Raw after WrestleMania could set up a scenario where Theory defends his title in an open challenge and loses to a newcomer like Bron Breakker or Jay White.
Cena had foreshadowed that Theory would struggle under the pressure of being a top star, and if Theory becomes a top star despite Cena’s kayfabe criticism, it would be an awkward rise to superstardom.
In conclusion, Austin Theory’s victory over John Cena at WWE WrestleMania 39 was a remarkable achievement. Theory proved that he has what it takes to be a champion and has solidified his reign as United States Champion. While the future is uncertain for him, this win will go down as one of the defining moments of his career.
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