Austin Theory Returns To The Ring On WWE Raw, Pins Rey Mysterio
Austin Theory comes up victorious in his return to the ring.
The December 22 episode of WWE Raw was headlined by a big tag team contest that pitted Austin Theory and Bronson Reed against the duo of CM Punk and Rey Mysterio. Paul Heyman described as a tryout match for Theory in regards to The Vision.
In the end, Theory arguably passed his test with flying colors, as he was able to pin Rey Mysterio after nailing him with the same curb stomp that he used while he was under a mask.
THE STOMP FOR THE WIN 😲
Did @_Theory1 just secure his spot in The Vision? pic.twitter.com/PjC50uAQu8
— WWE (@WWE) December 23, 2025
After the match, Punk attempted to fight off Theory and Bronson Reed until Bron Breakker ran to the ringside area. To the surprise of nobody, Breakker took out Punk with another devastating spear as the show came to a close.
BRON BREAKKER SPEAAR!! 😱 @bronbreakkerwwe has his sights SET on @CMPunk's World Heavyweight Championship!
Don't miss CM Punk vs Bron Breakker for the World Heavyweight Championship on January 5th, the FIRST Raw of 2026! pic.twitter.com/2pXuqu5Bl1
— WWE (@WWE) December 23, 2025
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