Austin Aries - Pro Wrestlers Database
TNA Triple Crown ChampionTNA Grand Slam Champion

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Austin Aries, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Daniel Healy Solwold Jr. was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 15, 1978, and he is currently 47 years old.

He is currently working for Independent Circuit under the ring name of Austin Aries.

Austin Aries is a 5-time World Champion, and has won a total of 14 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a TNA Triple Crown Champion and TNA Grand Slam Champion.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameDaniel Healy Solwold Jr.
  • Ring Names
    • Austin Aries (November 11, 2000 - Present)
    • Austin Starr (October 22, 2006 - April 21, 2007)
    • Dan Sexon (January 18, 2003 - December 6, 2003)
  • Born April 15, 1978 (age 47)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceMilwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Billed From
    • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
  • Weight
    • 202 lbs (92 kg)
  • NicknamesA Double; The Greatest Man That Ever Lived; The Common Denominator of Greatness; The Belt Collector; The Truth

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (November 11, 2000 - Present)
    • Commentator (November 29, 2016 - March 6, 2017)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYNovember 14, 2017Present
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWADecember 4, 2021March 22, 2022
    PromotionMajor League WrestlingMLWJune 1, 2019November 12, 2019
    PromotionImpact WrestlingIMPACTJanuary 10, 2018October 14, 2018
    PromotionHouse of HardcoreHOHNovember 17, 2017April 7, 2018
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw March 13, 2017July 17, 2017
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand 205 Live November 29, 2016July 17, 2017
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand NXT March 2, 2016November 28, 2016
    PromotionHouse of HardcoreHOHNovember 15, 2014November 14, 2015
    PromotionEuropean Pro WrestlingEPWOctober 17, 2015October 17, 2015
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAJune 13, 2011August 5, 2015
    PromotionEVOLVE WrestlingEVOLVENovember 20, 2010May 20, 2011
    PromotionDragon Gate USADGUSAOctober 29, 2010June 9, 2011
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWANovember 13, 2010April 10, 2011
    PromotionRing of HonorROHJune 22, 2007October 2, 2010
    PromotionPro Wrestling GuerrillaPWGMay 6, 2006November 21, 2009
    PromotionDragon GateDGJuly 8, 2006January 22, 2008
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAAugust 14, 2005April 18, 2007
    PromotionRing of HonorROHApril 24, 2004May 4, 2007
  • Images History

    Mar 2016
    Mar 2016
    Jul 2012
    Jul 2012
    Jun 2011
    Jun 2011
    Jan 2006
    Jan 2006
    Apr 2004
    Apr 2004
    Nov 2000
    Nov 2000
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelMay 31, 2018Present
    FaceMarch 6, 2017May 30, 2018
    HeelJune 22, 2016March 5, 2017
    FaceMay 22, 2014June 21, 2016
    HeelFebruary 27, 2014May 21, 2014
    FaceAugust 1, 2013February 26, 2014
    HeelOctober 11, 2012July 30, 2013
    FaceMarch 29, 2012October 10, 2012
    HeelMay 27, 2011March 28, 2012
    FaceOctober 29, 2010May 26, 2011
    HeelDecember 27, 2008October 28, 2010
    FaceJune 22, 2007December 26, 2008
    HeelNovember 11, 2000June 21, 2007
  • Finishers

    • Brainbuster (April 24, 2004 - Present)
    • Last Chancery/Horns of Aries - Bridging Arm Triangle Choke (April 24, 2004 - Present)
    • 450° Splash (April 24, 2004 - Present)
    • Discus Fivearm - Discus Elbow Smash (November 29, 2016 - Present)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Run for Our Lives" by Deep Winter - Single (December 4, 2021 - Present)
    • Theme Song"Disdain" by Aries Rising - Single (January 10, 2018 - December 3, 2021)
    • Theme Song"Ambition and Vision" by CFO$ - Single (March 2, 2016 - July 17, 2017)
    • Theme Song"Raging of the Region" by Dale Oliver - Single (June 13, 2011 - August 5, 2015)
    • Theme Song"Dirty Heels Theme" by Dale Oliver & Serg Salinas - with Bobby Roode - Team (May 15, 2015 - August 5, 2015)
    • Theme Song"Personal Jesus" by Marilyn Manson - Single (April 24, 2004 - October 2, 2010)
    • Theme Song"Starr March" by Dale Oliver - Single (August 14, 2005 - April 18, 2007)
    • Theme Song"Paparazzi / Up Yours" by Dale Oliver - with Paparazzi Productions - Team (October 22, 2006 - February 1, 2007)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

    Ring of Honor

  • Defiant Wrestling

    • 1 Defiant Championship

    DEFY Wrestling

    • 1 DEFY Wrestling Championship

    European Pro Wrestling

    • 1 EPW Championship

    International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom

    • 1 IPW:UK World Championship

    Mid-American Wrestling

    • 1 MAW Junior Heavyweight Championship

    Midwest Championship Wrestling

    • 1 MWCW Light Heavyweight Championship

    Midwest Independent Association of Wrestling

    • 2 MIAW Cruiserweight Championship

    Minnesota Independent Wrestling

    • 2 MIAW Cruiserweight Championship

    Neo Pro Wrestling

    • 2 NPW Cruiserweight Championship

    NWA Midwest

    • 1 NWA Midwest X Division Championship

    Pro Wrestling WAR

    • 1 PWW Heavyweight Championship

    Steel Domain Wrestling

    • 1 SDW Tag Team Championship (with Ted Dixon)

    Unify Championship Entertainment

    • 1 Unify World Championship

    World Series Wrestling

    • 2 WSW Heavyweight Championship
  • Other Accomplishments

    • Record for longest reigning TNA X Division Champion in history (298 days)
    • TNA X Division Showcase Winner (2010)
    • TNA Gold Rush Tournament Winner (2014)
    • NPW Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Winner (2002)
    • XWA Xtreme Rumble Winner (2018)
    • 12° in the PWI 500 (2013)

Teams & Relations

Austin Aries Games Appearances (2)

WWE Main Series (1/26)

Other Games (1)

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