WWE Star Leaks Video Proof That SmackDown Star Is ‘Evil’

Published: Jan 12, 2026 by Jamie Toolan | Last Updated: Jan 12, 2026 by Jamie Toolan

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A WWE star has leaked video proof of a SmackDown star’s “evil” ways, after teasing that the babyface star is not the “superhero” fans think he is.

Taking to social media on January 11, Johnny Gargano called out current rival Axiom and teased dropping footage that would incriminate the former NXT Tag Team Champion and show his true colors to the world.

Just one day later, Gargano has now shared his proof of Axiom’s menace-like behavior backstage – with a video capturing the Spanish star untying the shoelaces of an unknowing Byron Saxton whilst behind him in a queue in WWE catering.

Along with the footage, Gargano wrote:

He’s hungry. He’s just trying to eat some rice and then maybe interview some people. This is uncalled for..

I’m sorry @ByronSaxton. You should tell all your media friends to blast him and report that masked idiot to TR.

#EvilAxiom

With Saxton falling over as a result of the prank, he responded to Gargano on Twitter with “shock and confusion”, writing:

This is the first time I’ve viewed this footage. To say I’m shocked and confused is a colossal understatement.

I’ve had nothing but positive interactions with Axiom throughout his WWE career.

Thank you Johnny Gargano for bringing this to my attention.

While Axiom, on the surface appears to have been outed as an evil-doer backstage, fans who tuned into the January 9 episode of SmackDown will remember that Johnny Gargano dressed up as the masked star in order to get a cheap shot on Nathan Frazer backstage.

Axiom has yet to respond to the footage, or Gargano’s claims from yesterday at this time.

This is the first time I’ve viewed this footage. To say I’m shocked and confused is a colossal understatement. I’ve had nothing but positive interactions with @Axiom_WWE throughout his @WWE career. Thank you @JohnnyGargano for bringing this to my attention. https://t.co/ZeMMP6ice1

— Byron Saxton (@ByronSaxton) January 12, 2026