What's Next For Austin Aries - 5 Possible Directions

From Cody to Kenny Omega, the rapid growth of NJPW State-side has seen a host of wrestlers from North America head to Japan to seek their fortune. And Aries - whose career to date has been largely confined to the US - would fit like a glove in amongst the high-octane style of which he's been an ardent proponent for so long.

The obvious downside to New Japan is that you risk becoming yet another star in its huge collection of top-tier talent, as opposed to the comparatively thin-on-the-ground ROH or Impact, where - for Aries at least - the main event red carpet would likely be rolled out almost immediately. On the other hand, stellar matches and the opportunity to encounter some completely new foes are almost guaranteed.