Austin Theory Announces Decision to Retire Move Resulting in Concussion

On the January 12th edition of Friday Night SmackDown, a match between Carmelo Hayes and Austin Theory took an unexpected turn when mishap occurred during a fall from the top rope. Unfortunately, Theory suffered a concussion as a result of the incident, prompting him to make the decision to retire the move that caused the injury.

During the match, the referee signaled for the “X” position, indicating a potential injury, leading to the match being waved off. Reports surfaced indicating that both wrestlers sustained facial contusions due to the unfortunate incident. Theory was sidelined for a period of time following the concussion but has since recovered and returned to action.

In recent interview with The West Australian, Theory addressed the botched spot and confirmed his decision to officially retire the seated Spanish Fly from his repertoire. Reflecting on the incident, he expressed gratitude for avoiding a more serious injury and acknowledged the necessity of prioritizing safety moving forward.

”Something goes wrong and it doesn’t feel right and then seeing the video footage back and myself upset down, literally on the top of my head. Wow, like very grateful for that and that move is retired for Austin Theory, so yeah.”

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Furthermore, Theory found himself in heated confrontation with Australian journalists this week, adding an additional layer of intrigue to his ongoing story. As fans await his future bookings, it’s reassuring to see Theory placing an emphasis on his well-being and safety in the ring.

Given the circumstances, it appears that Theory made a prudent decision in retiring the move that led to his concussion. The priority should always be the health and safety of the performers, and Theory’s decision reflects a responsible approach to his career.

Do you feel Austin Theory made the right decision by retiring that move? Let us know in the comments section below!

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