Wrestling Inc. Jan 04
Ace Austin Recalls Being Noticed By AEW Star:
Ace Austin has discussed how he caught the attention of an AEW star during his time in TNA Wrestling ...
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Ace Austin’s Rise through NJPW and AEWJay White spotted Austin during Impact Wrestling in 2020, leading to a strong 2022 showing at NJPW’s Best of the Super Juniors.
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- Jay White first noticed Ace Austin and Chris Bey during their Impact Wrestling appearances in 2021 and 2022.
- White recruited Chris Bey in 2020, which put Austin on his radar as a top talent at the time.
- Austin earned a fourth-place finish in Block A of the 2022 Best of the Super Juniors, confirming White’s belief in his potential.
- Now part of AEW’s Bang Bang Gang, Austin has competed for two titles but has yet to secure a championship there.
Jay White came into Impact during the COVID era, during the 2020 times, and that's when he recruited Chris [Bey]. So, you know, by proxy, he had his eyes on his surroundings, and I was among the top individuals there at the time. So, of course, he recognized my inevitability.— Ace Austin, speaking about how Jay White noticed him and helped him rise, on AEW's Hey! (EW) podcast.
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