10 Best TNA Wrestling Returns
TNA has had some great returns over the past 20+ years
5. Austin Aries - IMPACT - February 1, 2018
Making a comeback to a promotion is one thing, but winning their world title the night of said comeback? That’s a whole other level.
That’s exactly what happened when Austin Aries made his IMPACT return in early 2018. After being released by WWE about six months previously, Aries returned to his former home after nearly three years away.
Sunglasses on and bandana in hand, The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived - his words - got into the ring and confronted world champion Eli Drake. Aries was going through his belt collector phase, rocking up in different promotions around the world and winning championships.
He challenged the future LA Knight to a match for the gold then and there, which they had in their street clothes. This didn’t matter, though, because Aries ended the night with a brand-new accessory, winning the impromptu match and adding the IMPACT World Championship to his toy box.
A shocking return, a shocking match, and a shocking title change all in one night.
