Grayson Waller Reveals How Austin Theory Saved His Life Before WrestleMania 40

Grayson Waller is rapidly becoming one of WWE’s most electrifying superstars today, known for his bold remarks and outrageous character. With that said, Austin Theory actually helped save Waller’s life and Waller revealed how it happened.

The day before WWE WrestleMania 40, Austin Theory had to spring into action to save Grayson Waller’s life during a restaurant visit. Austin Theory recounted the incident on Up, Up, Down, Down, explaining how he noticed Waller choking while they were at the restaurant.

Theory immediately realized something was wrong and attempted the Heimlich maneuver, despite not being in the ideal position. Using his strength, he managed to dislodge the obstruction after a few attempts, successfully helping Waller.

“My tag team partner [was] sitting to the right of me, and I just kind of look over at this guy, and he’s [mimics choking]. Then I’m just like, alright, I don’t know what’s going on.

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“Then I just see it keep happening. So then I’m like, oh, he’s choking. So I get behind him in the middle of the restaurant, and I’m trying my best, the Heimlich?

“I’m trying my best, I’m in the wrong area for sure. But in giving it everything I got. With these arms, when you’re Austin Theory, it’s pretty easy. How many pumps, was it two? Then he was like, ‘Stop.’ But it came out. He was choking.”

Waller later shared his own version of the story, mentioning the presence of Indi Hartwell. He described the moment he started choking on steak and was unable to get any water down. Waller looked to Hartwell for help, but she seemed unresponsive. He felt a sense of urgency and embarrassment, worried about dying just before his WrestleMania debut. Thankfully, Theory stepped in and saved him, which fueled their motivation to win the tag titles.

“He legit saved my life the day before WrestleMania. I was eating steak, and I’m like, ‘Uh oh, I have some water.’ As I had the water, the water didn’t even go down. I went [choking sound], like gurgled.

“I look at Indi Hartwell like, ‘Hey, I’m choking.’ She’s just sitting there smiling at me. Thank god this brother realizes what going on because in my head, I’m going, ‘dude, I’m going to die the day before I debut at WrestleMania. This is the worst time to die. It’s gonna be so embarrassing.’

“But then my tag partner came through, saved my life. That’s why we were so motivated to win the tag titles.”

It is certainly good to know that Austin Theory’s quick wit saved Grayson Waller from certain disaster. Regardless, Waller and Theory remain a tag team for the time being so we’ll have to see ow they will be booked in the coming weeks.

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