Austin Aries Quotes

Daniel Healy Solwold Jr. better known by his ring name Austin Aries, is an American professional wrestler, best known for his time with Impact Wrestling, where he is a former three-time Impact World Champion and a six time Impact X Divison Champion and Ring of Honor, where he is a former two-time ROH World Champion. He is also known for his stint with WWE, where he competed primarily in the Cruiserweight division. Currently, he is the Heavyweight Champion of Australia's World Series Wrestling. Between Impact and ROH, Aries has held 14 total championships and has also held numerous international and U.S. independent championships.

Aries began to work with Ring of Honor in 2004, joining the Generation Next faction. He won the ROH World Tag Team Champion with his teammate Roderick Strong and at Final Battle 2004, ROH's biggest event, defeated Samoa Joe to win the ROH World Championship, ending his 654-day reign. He would regain the title on 2009, becoming the first two-time champion. After moving on to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling Aries won the TNA X Division Championship six times. His first reign is the longest of the title's history, at 301 days and created the "Option C" clause, trading the title for a World Heavyweight title opportunity at Destination X, winning the title. He also won the World Tag Team Championship and the Impact Grand Championship, making Aries a Grand Slam Champion in Impact Wrestling.

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“At the core, eating other creatures doesn't appeal to me. … Finally after seeing Forks Over Knives, I decided it was time to cut out all dairy and eggs as well. Being a decade long vegetarian at the time, the transition was much easier. … I also hope to use my platform to educate and transform people's perceptions on plant based diets, what plant based athletes look like, and can achieve, and to just encourage everyone, no matter what your lifestyle is, to be more mindful of the choices we have when it comes to diet and the impact those choices have on ourselves, our culture, and the environment. … I just encourage everyone, especially parents and kids, to really get educated on the corporate food system currently in place. It's causing an epidemic of sick people. Take the power back, and put the nourishment of your body, mind, and soul back into your own hands. Every little step you make to eliminate animal products in your meals is a one step closer to the big leap we all could benefit from taking.”

Austin Aries

" Austin Aries, vegan wrestler http://www.greatveganathletes.com/austin-aries-vegan-wrestler" by Cris Iles-Wright. Interview for greatveganathletes.com, 2014.