EXCLUSIVE: WWE Source Confirms Awesome Kong to WWE

December 29, 2010

When Awesome Kong posted on her Twitter page, "My dreams just came true today. I got my dream job. Yes, THAT one," everyone speculated she had signed with World Wrestling Entertainment.

The speculation appears to be accurate.

Although WWE has not yet given Kong (real name Kia Stephens) a name yet, and a starting date has not been determined, a key WWE source inside the company confirmed with WrestleZone tonight "the deal is complete, and Kong is in."

Our source also stated, "Kong’s arrest in Florida for driving with a suspended license was no issue to WWE," and also added, "Kong’s representative met with WWE on Wednesday and finalized the details on the deal. It’s official, and Vince (McMahon) will decide when to officially announce it or have Kong debut on television."

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.