As noted earlier this evening, 205 Live star Austin Aries has been released from WWE.
According to PWTorch.com, Aries requested his release from the company, and it was granted, as he was unhappy being pigeonholed as a Cruiserweight, and saw much more potential for himself outside of the role he was given on 205 Live.
The report added that one source noted Aries had a bad attitude backstage in WWE, which might have made the decision easier for WWE officials to grant him his release. WZ’s Justin LaBar added that a source described Aries as “his own worst enemy politically”, and that WWE’s decision to grant him his release came on Tuesday of this week.
Moving forward, it’s likely Aries will end up back on the indie scene following his release, and he could also end up back in Ring of Honor or GFW if he is offered a return deal from either of those companies. The Torch added, however, that a return to ROH might be unlikely unless certain “fences are mended.”
Aries last appeared on WWE television in a non-wrestling role on the June 20th edition of 205 Live, during which he revealed he was not medically cleared to wrestle following nagging neck and leg injuries.
Aries commented shortly following the announcement of his WWE release, Tweeting “It’s a beautiful day.”
Said repeatedly 205 & under=limited room to move. Presented as inferior to those over 205 who do same moves. Booking options run dry quick.
— Justin LaBar (@JustinLaBar) July 7, 2017
.@PWTorch says AA wanted release & attitude was factor. I’ve heard same saying he’s his own worst enemy & release was decided before today.
— Justin LaBar (@JustinLaBar) July 8, 2017
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