The December 15 episode of WWE RAW ended with a major surprise that pulled back the curtain on weeks of mystery. After months of speculation surrounding a masked figure interfering in key matches and injuring top stars, the identity was finally revealed—and it was none other than Austin Theory.
The main event featured Rey Mysterio vs. Logan Paul, but the action was derailed when the masked man made his presence known once again. He stormed in and hit a devastating stomp on Mysterio, setting Logan up for the win. As the crowd erupted in confusion and boos, the masked figure retreated through the fans—but not before locking eyes with CM Punk, who had come to Rey’s aid.
Then came the moment that changed everything. With Punk still standing in the ring, the masked man paused in the crowd, pulled off the hood, and revealed himself to be Austin Theory.
Theory has been absent from WWE programming for some time, but now it’s clear that his time away was anything but idle. The attack on LA Knight, the assist at WarGames, and now the hit on Mysterio—all of it ties back to him. His allegiance with The Vision seems stronger than ever, and his return instantly throws a wrench into multiple storylines.
With Theory now unmasked and clearly picking up right where he left off, it’s only a matter of time before his next move shakes things up even more.
What does Austin Theory’s return mean for CM Punk, Rey Mysterio, and The Vision’s dominance? Is this just the beginning of a bigger power play? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
December 15, 2025 10:27 pm
