10 Wrestlers Who Became Bigger Stars After They Left WWE 

Cody Rhodes has proven that there is life after the WWE
Cody Rhodes has proven that there is life after the WWE

#6 Austin Aries

Austin Aries was frustrated in the WWE
Austin Aries was frustrated in the WWE

Austin Aries' run in the WWE is better left forgotten. The former TNA World champion was booked poorly during his time in the company, with his only notable contribution being several successive defeats to Neville on pay-per-views.

Aries didn't stick around for very long, requesting his release from the company a little under 18 months after signing them, and quickly went on to establish himself as one of the must-see acts in the company.

Aries established himself as 'the belt collector' on the indie circuit, winning world titles for the likes of Impact, Defiant, DEFY and IPW.

Aries is currently wrestling for Impact, where he is the current Impact World Champion.

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Edited by Vikshith R
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