The Miz Makes Surprise Appearance on Friday Night SmackDown, Aids Austin Theory’s Championship Aspirations
In a turn of events that aligned with his earlier hint, The Miz graced the stage of Friday Night SmackDown. This unexpected appearance proved instrumental in propelling Austin Theory towards an opportunity to reclaim the WWE United States Championship.
The opening match of the August 18 edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown witnessed former WWE United States Champion, Austin Theory, engaging in a fierce contest against LA Knight. The stakes were high, with the victor securing the chance to challenge the reigning WWE United States Champion, Rey Mysterio, for the coveted title at a later date. Notably, The Miz assumed a ringside position for this pivotal match. His presence was foreshadowed following a clash with LA Knight on the August 9 episode of WWE Monday Night Raw.
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The Miz’s timely intervention proved advantageous for Austin Theory, as a calculated distraction orchestrated by the former WWE Champion played a significant role in Theory’s triumphant victory over LA Knight. This achievement, in turn, earned Austin Theory the opportunity to vie for the WWE United States Championship against Rey Mysterio in the foreseeable future.
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