Austin Theory was scheduled to defend his US Title against Santos Escobar. Austin Theory attacks Escobar backstage, and he somehow recovered before the match time.
Escobar was making his entrance, Theory attacked him again. So Escobar was ruled out of the match and was replaced by Rey Mysterio. Rey ran into the ring and started attacking Austin Theory.
Austin Theory fought back but Rey was trying to avenge for Theory’s attack on Escobar. Rey Mysterio goes for 619 but Theory catches him, and tries to hits A-Town Down but his back gave up. Rey Mysterio hits 619 to win the WWE United States Champion.
After attacking @EscobarWWE AGAIN, @ScrapDaddyAP orders @_theory1 to defend his #USTitle….against @reymysterio!
— WWE (@WWE) August 12, 2023
LET'S GO!!!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Jrt0pITDge
WHAT A MOMENT 👏👏👏@reymysterio brings championship gold to the #LWO!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Wh2b4s3WmU
— WWE (@WWE) August 12, 2023