IMPACT Wrestling Signs Austin Aries - More Stars Coming to the X-Division

[Troy]

IMPACT WRESTLING officially announced the signing of X-Division star Austin Aries, in what company officials are signaling as the first of several upcoming signees to a reinvigorated X-Division following the success of Sunday night’s “Destination X†live pay-per-view event. If you missed it, watch the replay of the "Destination X" event on your cable or satellite provider!

Aries, who will officially be joining the X-Division roster Thursday night on IMPACT WRESTLING (9pm ET/PT on Spike) earned a contract by winning a four-way match against hopefuls Low Ki, Zema Ion and Jack Evans in an unbelievable bout; IMPACT ZONE fans began a chant of “Sign them all!†after Aries took the win that went worldwide with a #SignThemAll trending topic across Twitter.

“Austin’s unique style and intensity will be a great addition to the X Division,†TNA Vice President of Talent Relations Bruce Prichard said. “Aries brings an arrogance and a confidence backed by tremendous physical ability.â€

In addition to Aries signing, Prichard added, "based off of various X Division performances throughout qualifying events on IMPACT WRESTLING and Sunday night's outstanding “Destination X" pay-per-view, TNA will be signing several new additions to the X-Division roster in coming weeks.

“Our goal now is to reinvent and redefine the X-Division as something unique to all of pro wrestling,†Prichard said.

As for potential new X-Division Superstars, Prichard said that both former and new X-Division names are currently being considered, and that the evaluation will be ongoing.

This is straight from TNA's website.

So they are putting a bit more effort into the division and hopefully won't bury them on television anymore. They have already made one more signing in Kid Kash. Austin Aries is a great choice out of those in the match but it wouldn't surprise me if they sign the other three guys as well.

Who else do you want/think TNA to sign to boost the X-Division?

 

[Seak]

First off, Austin Aries is an amazing choice. But if the past has taught me anything he will be pushed for a short time followed by being buried again. Same with the entire X Division as a whole.

 

[Troy]

That is the worry that TNA will forget about them again in six months time but I hope it doesn't occur again. A strong X-Division will help the weekly show since it will round out the show by boosting the undercard. Hopefully Aries remains as Austin Aries and doesn't have to revert to the Austin Starr persona again.

 

[rcoot93]

aries is great he is a good addition

 

[Troy]

It looks like he is remaining as Austin Aries this time as well which is a bonus since it is a better name than Austin Starr. So far they have pushed him strongly as he is in the X-Division title hunt. I would like to see him win the title within the next couple of months.