Aries says he considered leaving the pro wrestling world completely in 2020. Now, he’s set to compete for them at Battle Riot VIII on Thursday night. “MLW was presenting pro wrestling the way closest to the way I enjoy pro wrestling,” Aries told WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard. So, there’s an opportunity here for me to write the last chapter of the Austin Aries novel, whatever that’s going to be. Kissimmee, FL?️ TODAY, Jan. 29?️ https://t.co/EEWmqOCWhr pic.twitter.com/b0eIjjssTm — MLW (@MLW) January 29, 2026MLW is doing wrestling better than anyone around, according to Austin AriesAustin Aries believes MLW is producing the best pro wrestling right now, and he says it without bias.