Austin Aries Comments Following WWE Release

July 7, 2017

Shortly after WWE announced the release of Austin Aries, the former 205 Live star Tweeted the following.

As noted, WWE.com released the following statement earlier this evening:

“WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Superstar Austin Aries. WWE wishes Aries the best in all of his future endeavors”.

It’s a beautiful day.

— Austin Healy Aries (@AustinAries) July 7, 2017

— Austin Healy Aries (@AustinAries) July 7, 2017

While not confirmed, the above Tweets could indicate Aries requested his release from the company, as the banana emoticon might be a reference to his character and gimmick in the WWE Cruiserweight division.

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.