What's Next For Austin Aries - 5 Possible Directions
1. An Out-Of-Ring Role?
It would be disappointing to see Aries hang up his boots at the age of 39 - particularly given the abrupt and altogether unsatisfying way in which his time at WWE came to an end - but the former ROH star Tweeted, albeit in the immediate aftermath of an emotional night at Extreme Rules, about the need for "serious life reflection and career reevaluation".
One hopes he was only referring to his position within WWE (in which case, his subsequent departure perhaps isn't as surprising as it may have first seemed). If, however, Aries has wrestled his last match, he still has plenty to offer the industry - be it in the capacity of a trainer or even, in front of camera, as a commentator (a role he filled on NXT last year whilst recovering from injury).