Current champion to turn babyface for the first time in his WWE career? Exploring the potential tease on SmackDown

The latest episode of SmackDown emanated from Madison Square Garden and it saw several exciting segments and matches. The show also teased a massive character change of a current champion on the brand, which could be on the horizon. A SmackDown Superstar could turn babyface for the first time in his WWE career, the undertone of which may have already been set.

The name in question is Austin Theory. During a backstage segment on SmackDown, the current WWE Tag Team Champion was having a conversation with Johnny Gargano. Theory seemed quite perturbed as Gargano revealed how Grayson Waller had been taking advantage of him, as if he knew but was unwilling to acknowledge it.

Soon after, The Aussie Icon ambushed DIY from behind. While Waller continued his assault, the former United States Champion stood behind without getting involved in the physical altercation. It appeared as if he did not want to attack Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa.

The fact that Austin Theory did not lay his hands on DIY and instead urged Grayson Waller to stop the ambush drops a subtle hint about his potential babyface turn, which could be in the works. This seems to be an indication that the 26-year-old star may soon have a change in character.

There have been various teases and speculations in recent weeks and what transpired on SmackDown was seemingly another indication of it. It remains to be seen when fans get to see his much-anticipated babyface turn in WWE.

Austin Theory and Grayson Waller will defend their titles on SmackDown

A-Town Down Under has been at loggerheads with DIY for quite some time. All the members of the faction took on each other in a one-on-one match on the blue brand in recent weeks. However, following the recent backstage assault on SmackDown, WWE has made a huge match official.

Grayson Waller and Austin Theory will defend the WWE Tag Team Championships against Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa in the upcoming edition of the blue brand. The rivalry between both tag teams has been going on for quite some time and could finally see its final chapter.

There's a good possibility that this match could see a shocking title change owing to the tensions that have been brewing furtively between Theory and Waller. In the event that A-Town Down Under loses the WWE Tag Team Championships, it could pave the way for the split of the duo.

Moreover, it could also herald Austin Theory's babyface turn for the first time in WWE, which fans have long been clamoring for.