Austin Aries made his Impact Wrestling return at tonight’s television tapings in Orlando, Florida, and became the Impact Wrestling Global Champion on his first night back.
According to live reports, Aries confronted Eli Drake during an in-ring promo, taking exception to Drake referring to himself as ‘The Greatest Man That Ever Lived’. A match then took place on the spot, with Chris Adonis attacking Aries, but Aries ending up making a comeback and won the title from Drake.
After leaving WWE in July, Aries has appeared for House Of Hardcore and various independent promotions, including Defiant Wrestling, where he is their current World Champion.
Austin Aries Revealed As Newest Roster Member Of Defiant Wrestling
Scoop #18: Austin Aries takes offense to Eli Drake saying he was The Greatest Man to Ever Live pic.twitter.com/fw8biAZz5G
— Jacob Cohen (@MrJacobCohen) January 11, 2018
Scoop #20: Chris Adonis attack’s Aries from the back, Eli calls a ref, match starts now, Eli Drake vs Austin Aries for The World Title right now
— Jacob Cohen (@MrJacobCohen) January 11, 2018
Scoop #21: Aries won the title pic.twitter.com/M0czVJYxbV
— Jacob Cohen (@MrJacobCohen) January 11, 2018
