As noted, Austin Aries won the Impact Global Championship against Eli Drake on tonight’s Impact. During a celebration of all things Eli Drake, Aries came out and challenged Drake to a match. Drake initially turned it down, but Adonis hit Aries with the title in the back of the head, and Drake decided to have the match right then. Aries recovered and was able to get the pinfall victory after hitting a brainbuster on Drake.
On Twitter, Aries said he may not be the most popular guy, but he’s leading the pro wrestling charge with numerous titles to his name. Also on Twitter, Impact Wrestling said he was the new “Impact World Heavyweight Champion.” Aries responded he wants the title to be called the “Impact World Championship,” because he’s not a heavyweight, but is world class.
I may not win many popularity contests, but now I don’t need to to win championships. Times are changing, and I’m leading the charge. #ProWrestling #ProWrestler #TheTruth #TGMTEL #TheBeltCollector@IMPACTWRESTLING
@IPWUK@DEFIANTwres@WSWWrestlingAUS— Daniel Healy (@AustinAries) February 2, 2018
AND NEW IMPACT World Heavyweight Champion – The Greatest Man That Ever Lived @AustinAries!
Congrats to Aries on becoming a two time IMPACT World Heavyweight Champion. Welcome home. #IMPACTonPOP pic.twitter.com/nZux5yGpI8
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 2, 2018
My first decree as @IMPACTWRESTLING Champion. This will now be called the IMPACT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. No weight distinction. I’m not a heavyweight, but I am world class. And that is #TheTruth. https://t.co/89XFc2NJlk
— Daniel Healy (@AustinAries) February 2, 2018
