Every WWE Cruiserweight Classic Wrestler - Where Are They Now?

31. Fabian Aichner

Tournament result: Defeated in the first round by Jack Gallagher.

What was he doing at the time?

Receiving rave reviews on the smaller-scale German indie scene, Fabian Aichner was Adrian Severe. He had the most NXT-sounding ring moniker before they were even in fashion. Not that it held him back, mind; he was technically a Triple Crown Champion for the Alex Wright-founded New European Championship Wrestling. He was practically the exclusive property of 'Das Wunderkind' before switching Germany for the United States, though - and this really isn't important and is solely mentioned because of how ridiculous it sounds if you know the scene - he did also work the British caravan park circuit through All Star Wrestling.

What is he doing now?

Finally wrestling again.

A spring 2024 split from longstanding Imperium partner Ludwig Kaiser meant the end of the road for Aichner, then Giovanni Vinci, in WWE. He briefly returned to company programming in an embarrassing 3-second loss to Apollo Crews, with his P45 coming through the post in February 2025. A thirteen-month sabbatical finally ended in May 2026 when he arrived in TNA's X Division.