Brock Lesnar did make a WWE TV return on the Raw XXX Anniversary show, interfering in Bobby Lashley vs. Austin Theory, costing Lashley the match.

Source: https://411mania.com/wrestling/backstage-rumor-different-matchup-pitched-steve-austin-wrestlemania-39/

But WWE has gone this far with Austin Theory, they might as well go all the way — especially with him likely getting a program with idol John Cena at WrestleMania.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/02/17/elimination-chamber-2023-predictions-will-wwe-anoint-sami-zayn/

Cena’s loss to Austin Theory at WrestleMania was flukey and clearly didn’t make Theory.

Source: https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/04/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-la-knight-for-the-wwe-universal-title-seth-rollins-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-rey-mysterio-vs-logan-paul-for-the/

He watched as Austin Theory hit A-Town Down and covered Rollins for a three count.

Source: https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/02/18/leclairs-wwe-elimination-chamber-2023-report-alt-perspective-detailed-coverage-of-reigns-vs-zayn-mens-and-womens-chamber-matches-more/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=leclairs-wwe-elimination-chamber-2023

In the first show of the Endeavor era, former WWE commentator and occasional in-ring competitor Pat McAfee opened the blue brand's show before being interrupted by Austin Theory.

Source: https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/the-rock-wwe-smackdown-last-minute/

The Brawling Brutes, on the other hand, have barely been able to pick up any wins in recent months against the likes of Pretty Deadly and Austin Theory.

Source: https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2023/8/4/23817919/wwe-smackdown-preview-aug-4-2023-la-knight-sheamus-real-chief-jey-uso-asuka-flair-summerslam-go-home

The duo had been battling for the right to take on Austin Theory for the United States Championship.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/11021774/wwe-rey-mysterio-injury-tv/

The rest of SmackDown's banner consists of Bianca Belair — still on her record-setting championship reign — United States Champion Austin Theory and Lashley.

Source: https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-smackdown-banner-changes-roman-reigns-bloodline-cody-rhodes/

WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther and Imperium were drafted to, making it extremely likely that WWE United States Champion Austin Theory will head to on Monday.

Source: https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-draft-raw-smackdown-championship-changed-brands/