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Austin Says:
September 22, 2005

Hello all, sorry it's been so long since the last update. A lot of things have been going on and I always find a way to forget to update my site. Being a bit of a procrastinator hasn't helped either. In any event thank you all for coming back to my site and sticking with me. I have a lot of exciting news....

As some of you probably know, I've wrestled for TNA on their last two PPV's. My experience down there has been great and I've got a lot of positive feedback from not only within the promotion, but from their fans as well.

I can confirm reports that I have received a contract offer from TNA. I'm finalizing some wording in the contract and will officially sign it early next week. TNA has a great opportunity to make some noise in the wrestling industry and provide an alternative to the WWE product that fans haven't had for some time. I'm excited about the potential of TNA and glad I'm going to be part of it.

My contract with TNA will have NO effect on my status within ROH. It's been agreed upon that even with my TNA signing I will be still be able to fulfill all my ROH commitments, including not only being able to continue wrestling on their shows but continuing to run the ROH School during the week.

Speaking of the ROH School, my students are coming along quite well. They've been working hard and have been mixing it up with not only myself but with the likes of Ricky Reyes, Eric Mattlock, and all the students from the previous classes. They should be "graduating" in the next month or so. The next class is set to start in November. If your interested in trying out you can e-mail ROHhelp@aol.com for more info.

This weekend is ROH's second annual Survival of the Fittest event in Boston. Last years event was what a lot of people consider to be my break out match as Bryan Danielson and myself fought a hard 25 minutes in the finals of the event. This year should be another great card with some new up and comers trying to cement their names as main eventers.

Speaking of Bryan Danielson, a congratulations is in order for our new ROH World Champion. I've always thought of Bryan as one of the best in the world and now he has the title to prove it. Congats Dragon, you truly deserve it.

I'm gearing up for my first trip to the UK as I will be competing at 1PW's inaugural show on Oct. 1st in Doncaster and for Main Event Wrestling on Oct. 2nd in Newcastle. I'll also be returning to England on Nov.11th, 12th, 13th for a few shows including the UK Supershow.

I know, I know. I've been telling you my new Austin Aries shirts will be available for ever, but this time I really mean it. My new Austin Aries Wrestling Machine shirts will be done by next month. Check back here for all the details.

Finally thanks to all you loyal supporters who frequent my forum, including FishHookCrossface, Pykro, UV Iconoclast, RebeccaLynn, and Jammy Ninja. Even if I'm not posting on forum I do check it out to see what you all have to say, so keep posting and keep supporting yours truly. Thanks and till next time take care and safe travels.

  -Aries