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:
- Speaks three languages: Italian, German and English.
- Was a pro skier before becoming a pro wrestler.
- Can ride a unicycle.
- His favorite wrestlers are Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar.
- Loves automobile racing, particularly Formula 1.
- Lifelong Ferrari fan in F1.
- Grew up in a village with 2,000 people in northern Italy.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger is my hero since I was 5 years-old after seeing the movie Commando.
- Michael Jordan is my favorite sports athlete.
- Recently started jiu-jitsu.
