• Controversial Star Set To Do “Something Big” With WWE
The identity of WWE’s masked attacker was one of the biggest talking points coming out of Survivor Series: WarGames 2025. On this week’s RAW, the masked man was revealed to be Austin Theory.
Prior to the reveal, some fans speculated that Jake Paul could be the masked man because he helped Logan Paul.
Speaking in an interview with Bleacher Report, Jake Paul was asked about this WWE rumor and he ended up teasing that something significant is on the way.
“I can’t say too much, but just know, something big’s coming.”
Jake also made it clear that he would be open to working alongside his brother in WWE if the opportunity presented itself.
“I would be down. I think he’s incredible. I would love to be his Paul Heyman, his manager of some sort, and maybe we can run some matches, for sure. I think it’s absolutely insane what he’s doing, and I would love to help him.”
Jake Paul is no stranger to WWE programming. He previously appeared at Crown Jewel 2022 in Saudi Arabia, where he helped Logan Paul during his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match against Roman Reigns when The Bloodline got involved.
UPDATE: While not confirmed, Jake’s big WWE tease might be that he will pay tribute to the late Hulk Hogan with his ring gear for his boxing match against Anthony Joshua this Friday.
• Austin Theory Breaks Silence After Being Revealed As The Masked Man
In the main event of last night’s RAW, Logan Paul defeated WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio after The Masked Man hit Mysterio with a Curb Stomp behind the referee’s back.
During the match, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed came out, but CM Punk attacked them with a steel chair. After the match, the masked man unmasked and it was Austin Theory.
THE MASKED MAN IS AUSTIN THEORY 😱 pic.twitter.com/0yvGrKVJEN
— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2025
Punk came to the ring and got speared by Breakker. Bron said Punk will never walk again if he disrespects his family one more time. Breakker posed with the World Title to end RAW.
Theory broke his silence by tweeting the following:
“Mask Off”
• Mick Foley Ends His Relationship With WWE
Mick Foley has ended his relationship with WWE. Here’s the statement issued by the Hall of Famer:
“PARTING WAYS WITH WWE
While I have been concerned about WWE‘s close relationship with Donald Trump for several months — especially in light of his administration’s ongoing cruel and inhumane treatment of immigrants (and pretty much anyone who “looks like an immigrant”) — reading the President’s incredibly cruel comments in the wake of Rob Reiner’s death is the final straw for me.
I no longer wish to represent a company that coddles a man so seemingly void of compassion as he marches our country towards autocracy. Last night, I informed WWE talent relations that I would not be making any appearances for the company as long as this man remains in office.
Additionally, I will not be signing a new Legends deal when my current one expires in June. I love WWE, will always treasure my time with them, and I am deeply appreciative for all the opportunities they afforded me. But, in the words of Popeye the sailor, ‘I stands all I can stands, and I can’t stands no more.'”
U.S. President and WWE Hall of Famer (celebrity wing) Donald Trump issued the following statement on Rob Reiner’s death:
“A very sad thing happened last night in Hollywood. Rob Reiner, a tortured and struggling, but once very talented movie director and comedy star, has passed away, together with his wife, Michele, reportedly due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME, sometimes referred to as TDS. He was known to have driven people CRAZY by his raging obsession of President Donald J. Trump, with his obvious paranoia reaching new heights as the Trump Administration surpassed all goals and expectations of greatness, and with the Golden Age of America upon us, perhaps like never before. May Rob and Michele rest in peace!”
Trump’s comments immediately drew widespread criticism. Musician Jack White reacted strongly, condemning the President for using Reiner’s death for political commentary:
“Trump you disgusting, vile, egomaniac, loser, child. Neither he nor any one of his followers can defend this gross, horrible insult to a beautiful artist who gave the world so much.
To use someone’s tragic death to promote your own vanity and fascist authoritarian agenda is a corrupt and narcissistic sin. Shame on you Trump and anyone who defends this.
God bless you Rob Reiner and thank you for what you gave the world. I never even met you and I still stand by you.”
Foley, who has long been outspoken against Trump’s policies, also responded, siding with White. He also called out people in WWE who support Donald Trump:
“What Jack White said here is spot on. How any of my WWE colleagues can stand by, let alone stand next to this man is beyond me.”
WWE has a very good relationship with the current government, with Chief Content Officer Triple H visiting the White House multiple times this year. WWE reportedly wanted Trump to attend John Cena’s retirement match, but Trump didn’t go.
