WWE Is Fully Committed To RAW Star’s Push

By AG

Posted on August 13, 2026

• WWE Is Fully Committed To RAW Star’s Push

WWE is firmly backing Austin Theory during his latest main roster push, with internal support for the superstar reportedly at a high level.

Speaking on 2 Count Tuesday, Jonathan Coachman revealed that sources inside the company confirmed WWE is “1,000%” behind Theory. Unlike previous starts and stops in his career, WWE management is currently viewing Theory’s latest run as a focused commitment rather than a brief experiment.

Theory’s strong booking has reportedly caused some backstage frustration for Bron Breakker. Coachman stated that Breakker was unhappy with how recent segments were structured, specifically citing an angle designed primarily to showcase Theory before Breakker entered afterward.

WWE creative appears to be taking steps to adjust Breakker’s trajectory. Coachman pointed out that Breakker’s recent confrontations with Oba Femi suggest the company is actively working to move Breakker back into a higher-profile position.

• WWE Confirms CM Punk For AAA PLE (Going Head-To-Head With AEW PPV)

WWE has announced Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk for several upcoming shows, including the WWE/AAA/NXT PLE “Worlds Collide” on September 26 in Chicago, which will go head-to-head with AEW’s All Out PPV.

Below are the dates Punk is advertised for:

8/14 – Boston, MA (SmackDown)

8/15 – Petersburg, VA (NXT Live)

8/20 – London, ON (Summer Tour)

8/21 – Toronto, ON (SmackDown)

8/22 – Edmonton, AB (Summer Tour)

8/23 – Calgary, AB (Summer Tour)

8/24 – Ottawa, ON (RAW)

8/28 – Cleveland, OH (SmackDown)

8/29 – Savannah, GA (Summer Tour)

8/30 – North Charleston, SC (Summer Tour)

9/6 – Atlanta, GA (Sunday Night’s Main Event)