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By Andrew Ravens
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WWE's "Monday Night Raw" once again saw the "Masked Man" come to the forefront of the action. During the show's finale, the mysterious figure, completely donned in black from head to toe, inserted himself into the fray at the expense of The Vision's own Austin Theory.
Theory was originally revealed as the first iteration of the Masked Man, having helped The Vision's team secure victory at November's "Survivor Series: WarGames" Premium Live Event. In that instance, the masked Theory mimicked Seth Rollins' stomp to CM Punk, allowing Bron Breakker to secure the pinfall.
The Mystery Deepens
Fast forward to the 2026 "Royal Rumble," where the Masked Man returned. However, this time the mystery man attacked Bron Breakker on his way to the ring, leading to The Vision leader's elimination at the earliest stage of the match.
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While some initially suggested it was Austin Theory once again in all black, the conclusion of "Raw" this week proved this wasn't the case, as Theory himself was the victim of the assault.
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Fan Theories Explode
Following "Raw's" conclusion, many fans were swift to point out that the mystery attacker's mannerisms looked familiar. The consensus on social media is that the man in black was none other than Austin Theory's former tag team partner, Grayson Waller.
"It's Grayson Waller, they didn't even bother to ask him to buy new black shoes for this," wrote user @nftotti on X, posting a picture matching up Waller's shoes.
"That’s GRAYSONWALLER lmfao Check the stance and posture," another user, @NintySvN97, commented, echoing the sentiments of many others.
While Waller was seemingly lost in the shuffle while his former partner was injured, he eventually became a third wheel of sorts with The New Day. However, it seems his talents may be utilized for a much darker purpose moving forward.
It is entirely possible that this new hooded figure could be Waller performing in the place of a still-injured Seth Rollins. This would potentially set up the superstar's return.
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