Austin Theory doesn’t feel that he’s slowed down since WrestleMania.
WrestleMania 39 kicked off with Austin Theory defeating John Cena to retain his United States Championship. Beating one of the faces of company is certainly a big deal on paper, however, some fans have been critical of Theory’s booking ever since then.
During a recent appearance on WWE After The Bell, Corey Graves asked Theory if he feels like his momentum has slowed down since being drafted to SmackDown.
“I think for myself, as long as I had that United States Championship, whether it came to being at TV or a premium live event or actual live events, I always showed up and did exactly what I needed to do,” Theory said. “I always put everything that I have into what I’m doing. So for me, I’ve constantly been working. Since WrestleMania, things don’t feel like they’ve slowed down for me. I feel like I’ve been at it. And sure, maybe from an outside eye, people see things differently. But for me, I’m just going. I’m like a rocket. I’m still shooting up.”
Regarding his growth in the months since WrestleMania, Theory says he’s been able to trust his gut better.
“Honestly, just being more myself and really trusting when I feel that something’s right,” Theory said. “I’m not trying to get too many opinions and I’m not confusing myself. Honestly, when I feel it right here, I gotta go for it, and that’s something that I’ve realized a lot lately that’s so true.”
Theory’s 257-day U.S. title reign recently came to an end at the hands of Rey Mysterio. You can read his comments of starting over here.
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