Nobody understands him, Eele.
I actually think NXT would be a suitable location for Aries. Unfortunately his career never recovered after Bound For Glory 2012 and he's just floated around the main event scene like he's Sheamus or some other talent who hasn't quite clicked with management or the audience.
A change in environment will do him wonders and NXT requires talent with his level of credibility. I suspect it won't be long until things change on NXT, so he'll fit right in.
The only issue with Austin is his size. At 5"9, 92kg he doesn't have the best physique and his work pales in comparison to others. I believe the latter has to do with the environment he works in, as there's no real reason to go "all out", especially in a promotion that's knocking on death's door step.
Admittedly, I hadn't seen much of him before TNA.
Then I heard about this great talent, Austin Aries - so I kept an eye open, and waited for him to wow me.
Now, maybe I'm a hard marker, or maybe I'm blind - but he never offered anything in his TNA work to make me think he was unique.
He's talented, sure - but the level of hype I read regarding Aries before actually watching his work made me think he'd be a lot better than he was.
Tbh I think NXT has guys (or had guys who they have pushed) who are just as good, if not better.
But then, I think I'm in the minority, because I also never got the fuss about AJ Styles, so...
Samoa Joe, though, is a guy I have a lot of time for.
