As previously reported here on eWrestlingNews.com, Austin Aries has been signed to a WWE NXT contract and debuted at Friday night’s TV tapings. Here are some videos and photos of his debut:
BREAKING NEWS: @AustinAries is the newest signee to #WWENXT! @WWE pic.twitter.com/YIwxSrzDNl
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 23, 2016
Mr. Regal introducing Austin Aries #NXTOrlando pic.twitter.com/uqSIPe1MQ0
— JJ Williams (@Manic_Pineapple) January 23, 2016
OH MY GOD ITS AUSTIN ARIES!!!!!!!!!!!!! #NXTOrlando #WeAreNXT pic.twitter.com/TbQRnUAdNp
— Danny Waugh (@TheWaughReport) January 23, 2016
WWE.com also has an article on Aries signing, describing him as “a 15-year veteran of the squared circle who’s competed against the likes of Daniel Bryan, Seth Rollins and Samoa Joe.” The article notes that Aries’ first NXT appearance will be on the March 2nd episode.