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Austin Theory Isn’t Bothered By Fan Hate, Doesn’t Want To Get Chopped By Gunther

May 4, 2026 | Posted by Jeremy Thomas
WWE Raw 12-15-25 Austin Theory, Paul Heyman Image Credit: WWE

Austin Theory recently weighed in on fan reactions to him, noting that he doesn’t get bothered by the hate he receives. Theory has been a heel for the whole of his main roster WWE run, so he’s used to getting booed by fans. He currently garners that reaction as a member of The Vision and co-holder of the WWE Tag Team Championships with Logan Paul.

Theory played a couple Q&A games in his interview with Enry Lazza ahead of WWE Clash in Italy. He noted that fan hate doesn’t bother him and that he feels like he has a lot of control over his career. He also said he would rather be splashed through a table by IShowSpeed than take a chop from Gunther. You can see highlights below:

On If Taking an IShowSpeed Splash Through a Table Is Better Than a Gunther Chop:

“That’s real, that’s real. Only Logan [Paul] can answer that. But I don’t want to get chopped by Gunther. That thing looks nasty.”

On Being Hated By Fans:

“It doesn’t really bother me but, you know, no one wants to be hated. But if I got to be hated for how good I am, it’s real then.”

On How Much Control He Has Over His Career:

“I feel like it’s — I don’t get to make every choice, but I think I hold a lot of that power. So let’s go with an eight [out of 10].”

If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit Enry Lazza with a h/t to 411mania.com for the transcription.

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