Aichner made his TNA debut at the end of the special live May 14 episode of IMPACT on AMC, confronting Cedric Alexander, who had just defeated Leon Slater for the X-Division Championship.
TNA Wrestling Signs Fabian Aichner
TNA Wrestling confirmed today that it has signed international superstar Fabian Aichner, as first reported by Sports Illustrated. Fabian made a shocking appearance May 14 on Thursday Night Impact! moments after Cedric Alexander dethroned Leon Slater for the TNA X Division Championship.
Born in Italy, Aichner made his pro wrestling debut in 2011 and spent about eight years working for WWE.
From The Fabian Files …
1. Speaks three languages: Italian, German and English;
2. Was a pro skier before becoming a pro wrestler;
3. Can ride a unicycle;
4. His favorite wrestlers are Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar;
5. Loves automobile racing, particularly Formula 1;
6. Lifelong Ferrari fan in F1;
7. Grew up in a village with 2,000 people in northern Italy;
8. “Arnold Schwarzenegger is my hero since I was 5 years-old after seeing the movie Commando.”
9. “Michael Jordan is my favorite sports athlete.”
10. Recently started jiu jitsu