Austin Aries Speaks Out on His WWE NXT Debut, Tweets Photo of His New NXT T-Shirt, Wants to “Test the Limit” with Daniel Bryan

January 23, 2016

Following his WWE NXT debut at last night’s TV tapings, Austin Aries issued a Tweet plugging the WWE Network.

Aries has since posted the following Tweets reacting to his debut last night, and also posted a photo of his new NXT t-shirt:

Wow. I was deeply touched and humbled by all the wonderful messages and comments I woke up to today from friends and fans. Thank you all.

— Austin Healy Aries (@AustinAries) January 23, 2016

For all who’ve supported my career and helped me along the way, my sincere gratitude. I wouldn’t be where I am today without any of you.

— Austin Healy Aries (@AustinAries) January 23, 2016

Joining @WWE and the @WWENXT brand is the culmination of 15yrs of working hard and sacrificing for something I truly love to do….

— Austin Healy Aries (@AustinAries) January 23, 2016

However, if you know me, you also know that this is only the start of many #great things ahead in @WWE @WWENXT. #WeAreNXT and I am #TGMTEL.

— Austin Healy Aries (@AustinAries) January 23, 2016

You should probably go to @WWEShop and get my new swag. #AmbitionAndVision #WeAreNXT #TGMTEL #AustinAries pic.twitter.com/Skj9swPhAl

— Austin Healy Aries (@AustinAries) January 23, 2016

Thanks @WWEDanielBryan. You know what’d be awesomer!? Testing the Limit II. 3 out of 5 falls. 90mins. Hope to see you back in action soon.

— Austin Healy Aries (@AustinAries) January 23, 2016

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.