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Nick “Magnus” Aldis Talks Brutus Character, Winning TNA Title, GFW

By Rob Wolkenbrod

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Former TNA star and recent GFW signing Nick “Magnus” Aldis discussed numerous topics about his wrestling career.

Nick “Magnus” Aldis recently signed with Jeff Jarrett’s new promotion Global Force Wrestling. He had spent the previous 7 years with TNA before making the move a few weeks ago.

In an interview on the Wrestling Observer, Brian Rzeppa spoke to Aldis about his career in TNA and what the future holds for him in GFW.

How TNA Noticed Him

"“I auditioned for Gladiators and made it and that was really the big break for me. On the show, they mentioned in my bio that I was a wrestler and I became really popular because I would give all of these wrestling-style promos, which caught the attention of TNA.The story goes that after a show that he worked, Kurt Angle watched the TV in his room and saw me cut a promo and said that I had to be a wrestler. He called Dixie and said she had to watch this British kid, that I talked too well not to be a wrestler. She responded, ‘is it Oblivion? We just talked to him and we’re going to sign him.”"

Being Brutus Magnus

"“Obviously the Brutus Magnus character didn’t work at all and I was so green that I couldn’t make it work. Thankfully Jeff Jarrett, who teamed me up with Doug Williams and Rob Terry, saved me. That’s when I was able to bring my personality out.”"

Becoming TNA World Heavyweight Champion

"“To finally get the title and to know that everyone was on the same page was a good feeling, unfortunately the way it panned out after that was out of my control and I certainly think there were some missed opportunities. I never understood why I won the title in December when I could’ve waited a month and won it England. They made such a big deal of me being the first British champion and it could have been the biggest moment in their history if I had just won it when we were over there.”"

Going to GFW

"“It wasn’t really about the decision to sign with GFW as much as it was to leave TNA. I had to just go with my gut instinct and it’s my gut instinct that things aren’t going right there anymore. As a talent I had done everything that I could do and there was nothing left to do that would be satisfying. In this business, it’s either about cash or creative and I had stayed once before for the money and I made a promise to myself that even though they paid me very well I would get out of my comfort zone and make a difference elsewhere. I sent them a notice before my deal was up and told them I didn’t want to discuss another contract.”"

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