Austin Theory, who had accompanied host Grayson Waller to the ring, interrupted Rhodes and Rollin’s tender moment and hijacked the segment, much to Waller’s visible annoyance. Theory taunted Rhodes with references to Johnson’s most famous promos and catchphrases, and Rollins interestingly encouraged Theory’s extravagant behavior. 

At one point, Rollins pushed Theory to take his coat off in order to prompt Perth, Australia to smell what he was cooking. Theory obliged, only to be met with an unceremonious shove through a sign for “The Grayson Waller Effect”, courtesy of Rollins. Rhodes capitalized on a dazed Theory with a Cody Cutter, and left Theory open to a Stomp by Rollins. Waller watched on nonchalantly, and whether this is an official dissolution of his and Theory’s alliance has yet to be seen. Rhodes and Rollins shook hands over Theory’s prone body to end the segment.

A clip from the preshow segment showed Johnson promising to fly to Australia if Rhodes and Rollins spoke ill of him. As of writing, Johnson has not been seen at Elimination Chamber, nor has he responded to Rhodes’ challenge.