What is the Grayson Waller effect?

What is the Grayson Waller effect? – The term “Grayson Waller effect” refers to the popular talk show titled “The Grayson Waller Effect,” which was created by Grayson Waller during his tenure on NXT.

This show served as a platform for Waller to conduct interviews with various WWE Superstars and personalities, allowing him to gain exposure and build connections within the company.

After being drafted to the SmackDown brand, Waller revived the concept of “The Grayson Waller Effect” on the main roster, further solidifying his unique persona and entertaining approach towards presenting content.

As part of the 2023 WWE Draft, Waller was drafted to the SmackDown brand and he made his SmackDown debut on 19 May 2023, interviewing AJ Styles on The Grayson Waller Effect.

At Money in the Bank, Waller interrupted the returning John Cena, where he confronted and attacked The Cenation Leader before getting hit with an Attitude Adjustment.

On the 7 July episode of SmackDown, Waller interviewed Edge on The Grayson Waller Effect. Waller then made his main roster in-ring debut later that night against Edge, who would defeat him. Despite the loss, Edge would praise Waller.

On the 15 September episode of SmackDown, Waller interviewed Cena on The Grayson Waller Effect for The Bloodline to come out. On the 10 November episode of SmackDown, Waller and his new tag team partner Austin Theory (who are collectively known as A-Town Down Under) provoked the newest member of the SmackDown roster Kevin Owens. Owens attacked both Waller and Theory and was suspended by the WWE.

On the 15 December episode of SmackDown, both Waller and Theory lost in the first rounds of the United States Championship #1 Contender Tournament to former rival Carmelo Hayes and Owens respectively.

Waller returned to NXT at NXT: New Year’s Evil on 2 January 2024 and was put into a match against Trick Williams for Williams’ Iron Survivor Challenge title match opportunity by Hayes. Waller lost the match after interference from Owens.

At Elimination Chamber: Perth held in his home country of Australia,Waller co-hosted the Grayson Waller Effect with Austin Theory featuring Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins as his guests. Seth and Cody then attacked Theory and Waller did not get involved, teasing both a face turn and the dissolving of his and Theory’s tag team.