Fabian Aichner
Biography
is an Italian professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he performs in their developmental territory NXT using his real name. He previously performed on the independent circuit throughout Europe under the ring name Adrian Severe. Professional wrestling career Independent circuit (2011–2017) Fabian made his professional wrestling debut on December 12, 2011 for New European Championship Wrestling (NEW). In 2012, Fabian competed in the finals of the NEW World Heavyweight Championship tournament but ultimately did not win the tournament nor the championship. In 2013, Fabian once again reached in the finals of a NEW tournament, this time competing in the Deadline tournament but he once again would not win the tournament; the same would happen in the Deadline tournament in 2014. After his return to the independent circuit following the Crusierweight Classic, Fabian would win the NEW World Tag Team Title Tournament with Mexx. NXT (2017–present) On June 5, 2017, it was announced that Aichner had signed a contract with WWE. On June 22, Aichner made his return at a NXT live event in a losing effort against Adrian Jaoude. It was later revealed that Aichner had gained almost 30 lbs of muscle since his appearance in the Cruiserweight Classic. He made his television debut on the September 27 episode of NXT, losing to Kassius Ohno. Aichner had his first televised victory on the November 1 episode of NXT, defeating Johnny Gargano. During the inaugural USA Network broadcast of the December 13 episode of NXT, Aichner challenged for the NXT Championship held by Andrade Almas but was unsuccessful in winning the title.
Known For
All Movies (14)
- TNA Slammiversary 20262026 · as Fabian Aichner
- WWE Superstar Spectacle 20232023 · as Giovanni Vinci
- WWE SummerSlam 20232023 · as Giovanni Vinci
- WrestleMania 39 Sunday2023 · as Giovanni Vinci (Appearance)
- WWE Extreme Rules 20222022 · as Giovanni Vinci
- WWE Clash at the Castle 20222022 · as Giovanni Vinci (Ringside)
- WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 20222022 · as Fabian Aichner
- NXT WarGames 20212021 · as Fabian Aichner
- WWE Worlds Collide2020
- NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II2020
- WWE Survivor Series 20192019 · as Fabian Aichner (Preshow)
- New European Wrestling: Total Breakdown, Day 22017 · as Adrian Severe
- New European Wrestling: Total Breakdown, Day 12017 · as Adrian Severe
- PROGRESS Chapter 37: A Sudden Sense Of Liberty2016 · as Himself
All TV Shows (15)
- WWE Speed2024 · as Giovanni Vinci
- WWE NXT UK2018
- WWE 205 Live2016
- Raw Talk2016 · as Giovanni Vinci
- WWE Cruiserweight Classic2016
- WWE Main Event2012 · as Giovanni Vinci
- WWE NXT2010 · as Giovanni Vinci
- WWE NXT2010 · as Fabian Aichner
- WWE NXT2010
- TNA iMPACT!2004
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown1999 · as Giovanni Vinci
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown1999
- Raw1993 · as Giovanni Vinci
- Raw1993
- WWE Pay Per View1985