Brock Lesnar, the ferocious force in WWE, has carved a reputation for himself as a destroyer of Superstars throughout his storied career. Among his victims, one name stands out prominently in recent memory—Austin Theory, a rising star who has found himself on the receiving end of The Beast’s wrath time and time again.
Theory ascended to the status of United States Champion in November 2022. However, ever since capturing the prestigious title, Lesnar has made it his mission to ruthlessly target the young and talented superstar, inflicting pain and suffering simply because he possesses the power to do so. Interestingly enough, one particular incident inadvertently aided Theory in achieving a monumental victory over the dominant Bobby Lashley during the highly anticipated main event of Monday Night RAW’s 30th Anniversary Special.
Even before Theory claimed championship gold, he and Brock Lesnar crossed paths on numerous occasions, engaging in intense confrontations both inside and outside the squared circle. From their unforgettable encounter within the unforgiving confines of the Elimination Chamber in Saudi Arabia to Theory’s brief tenure as Mr. Money in the Bank, their clashes have left an indelible mark on the annals of WWE history. Reflecting on those encounters during an interview with WWE, Theory couldn’t help but share a rather disheartening anecdote about his experience carrying around the coveted Money in the Bank briefcase.
“The thing that truly sucks is that I had to lug around a battered and bruised briefcase,” Theory began, his tone tinged with a mixture of frustration and resignation. “Those dents and marks on it? Well, a significant portion of them were the result of Brock Lesnar mercilessly unleashing his wrath upon me, using the briefcase as his instrument of destruction.”
