WWE: Austin Aries to join NXT; will make debut on March 2
Last Updated: 23/01/16 12:18pm
Austin Aries has signed for WWE NXT
Austin Aries has signed a deal with WWE to join its NXT brand.
The wrestling veteran, who has competed for the likes of Ring of Honor, Dragon Gate USA and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, will make his NXT debut on March 2.
Aries is the latest independent standout to join NXT, following in the footsteps of grapplers such as Samoa Joe, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Hideo Itami and reigning NXT Champion Finn Balor.
"2016 is just getting started… #WeAreNXT," Tweeted WWE Chief Operating Officer Triple H after Aries' acquisition was confirmed.
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