EVOLVE Champion Austin Theory made his NXT in-ring debut at a house show in Daytona, FL Thursday night.
Theory lost a “good back and forth match” to Bronson Reed, according to JJ Williams.
Before the match, Theory, who plays a cocky heel character in EVOLVE, cut a promo “running down” the previous match (Cameron Grimes vs. Tehuti Miles).
We have the NXT debut of @austintheory1 here in Daytona Beach FL. pic.twitter.com/0wWqvZsYCo
— JJ Williams (@JJWilliamsWON) September 20, 2019
All Day @austintheory1 getting it done in NXT. pic.twitter.com/lTRZNTz94X
— JJ Williams (@JJWilliamsWON) September 20, 2019
WWE announced the signing of the 22 year old Theory last month.

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