Fabian Aichner Credits Matt Bloom for Pointing Him Toward TNA

Fabian Aichner has shed some light on how he ended up in TNA, revealing that a conversation with Matt Bloom played a key role in setting things in motion. The former Imperium member spoke with PWMania about his journey to the promotion, explaining that it was Bloom’s suggestion that first got him talking with TNA officials.

The signing itself became official at the tail end of May, marking a significant next step for Aichner following his departure from WWE. Since arriving in TNA, he hasn’t wasted any time getting to work, sharing the ring with the likes of KC Navarro, Cedric Alexander, and Leon Slater as he continues to establish himself under the promotion’s banner.

Aichner spent years in WWE, where he was best known as a member of Imperium alongside Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser, and Giovanni Vinci. The faction became one of the more decorated stables in recent NXT and main roster history, but Aichner parted ways with the company before Imperium’s rise to prominence on the main event scene. Now in TNA, he’s a recognizable name with legitimate in-ring credentials — a combination the promotion has clearly been eager to take advantage of.

With a handful of matches already under his belt in TNA, Aichner looks to be settling in quickly. How large a role he’ll ultimately play in the promotion remains to be seen, but the early returns suggest TNA views him as more than just a short-term addition to their roster.