5 Surprises for RAW after Royal Rumble 2022: 4-time world champion's face turn to be canceled, Big twist in Vince McMahon-Austin Theory storyline? (January 31st, 2022)

#4. Vince McMahon makes a surprising decision about Austin Theory on RAW

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Austin Theory has been associated with Vince McMahon for a while now on RAW. It's been a few months and many have even called Theory the WWE Chairman's "pet". He was handed a few matches and even got handed his Royal Rumble spot.

It was an impressive outing at the Rumble for Austin Theory, as he lasted for a little over 20 minutes before being eliminated. McMahon has given him chance after chance, and he hasn't always delivered.

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While it wouldn't be surprising to see them continue their association in one form or the other, it would be surprising if Vince McMahon decided to cut Austin Theory out and leave him to dry. While it wouldn't necessarily be a babyface turn, it would simply be McMahon halting his on-screen appearances.

It seems to be a known fact that the boss prefers not appearing as a character on WWE TV anymore, but he makes exceptions when it involves elevating a superstar. He elevated Theory on RAW by associating with him, and he could do the same by throwing him to the wolves.

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