TNA Champion Austin Aries spoke about his belief that his time as champion would come. "When I think about it, the progression in the last 18 months, I have always been confident that I could be in this position," Aries said. "I don’t know if surreal is the word. It’s more like ‘finally,’ that the hard work, the moments of doubts, in the end all those things work themselves out."

Aries also commented on working with Hulk Hogan. "That’s been great," he said. "That’s maybe when the word surreal comes in. That’s where my mom calls and says, 'Did you ever think that when you were little and playing with those rubber wrestling dolls that you’d be in the ring with Hulk Hogan?' When you have those moments you go back into your childhood. Who knew how many years ago that you’d be doing this?" To read the full interview, visit Newsday.com/tna-wrestling-champ-austin-aries-heading-to-brooklyn-1.3848764.

Powell's POV: Aries also spoke about reaching the top despite his small stature and had more to say about working with Hogan. Aries did the interview to promote tonight's live event in Brooklyn, N.Y. at MCU Park. If you are going to the show, you are encouraged to send a report to dotnetjason@gmail.com.

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