WWE Planning Character Overhaul for Rising Star at WrestleMania 41

Austin Theory displayed notable babyface characteristics during the latest episode of Monday Night RAW. The segment featured a backstage interaction between Theory and Jey Uso where the 27-year-old performer joined in with Uso’s signature “YEET” hand gesture.

Following the broadcast, Theory acknowledged this moment on social media. He posted on X (formerly Twitter) with the simple statement “I had to,” suggesting an internal pull toward the fan-favorite gesture despite his current heel alignment.

This was not Theory’s first display of babyface tendencies in recent weeks. During a street encounter with fans, Theory initially posed for photos before Grayson Waller attempted to intervene. Waller pulled Theory away and instructed him to get in their vehicle, but Theory immediately returned to the waiting fans to continue taking pictures, showing genuine enthusiasm for the interaction.

The contrast between Theory’s established heel character and these increasingly fan-friendly actions suggests a character transition may be underway. The timing of these incidents points toward WWE potentially planning his long-awaited babyface turn at WrestleMania 41.

WWE fans have shown growing support for Theory, creating organic momentum for a potential character shift. Triple H’s creative direction since taking leadership has included several character adjustments and refreshed presentations for various performers, with Theory possibly becoming the next to receive such a transformation.

The deliberate nature of these babyface teases, particularly their prominence on WWE’s flagship program, indicates this could be more than coincidental behavior and part of a larger storyline building toward WWE’s premier annual event.

Austin Theory is such a great dude.

WWE should book him better. I don't know why they are taking so much time to turn him babyface pic.twitter.com/rtTM0hUVt9

— A L L D A Y 🚀 (@AllDAYZ77) February 21, 2025