It has been confirmed that Austin Theory will be challenging Rey Mysterio for the United States Championship at the upcoming Payback event on Saturday, September 2, 2023. This announcement was made on Friday Night SmackDown, clarifying the previously known fact that Theory would be next in line for a title shot.
Austin Theory earned this opportunity by defeating LA Knight last week, with some assistance from The Miz. Despite the controversy surrounding the victory, Theory secured a roll-up pinfall win and proved that he deserves a chance at the United States Championship.
This match will also serve as a rematch, as Theory is the same opponent that Mysterio defeated to win the title. It will be interesting to see if Theory has learned from his previous encounter and if he can bring a new strategy to the table.
The Payback event is shaping up to be an exciting night of action, with several other high-profile matches on the card. The World Heavyweight Championship will be defended by Seth Rollins against Shinsuke Nakamura, while Becky Lynch and Trish Stratus will face off in a Steel Cage Match. Additionally, Rhea Ripley will defend her Women’s World Championship against Raquel Rodriguez.
For more details about the United States Championship match and the Payback event, you can check out the original article on Cageside Seats.
Make sure to mark your calendars for September 2nd and tune in to witness the clash between Rey Mysterio and Austin Theory for the United States Championship. It’s bound to be a thrilling encounter that could potentially change the landscape of the WWE.