Report: WWE Creative Shake-Ups May Affect SD! Head Writer

December 9, 2010

As reports of shake-ups within WWE creative continue to surface, PWTorch.com is reporting that Smackdown head writer Michael Hayes may be in danger of losing his job.

Chris DeJoseph, who was released from the Smackdown creative team recently, was said to be Hayes’ right hand man, and since he left the brand, the Friday night show has been drawing very low ratings, and some of the worst since the show’s move to Syfy.

Furthermore, it’s being said that younger, non-main event talent always preferred working on Smackdown in the past as it allowed for more career growth. However, Michael Hayes has been booking the show to focus mainly around veteran talent as of late, with only a few exceptions being made for younger talent.

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.