Update: Former WWE Star MVP Trains with IWGP Champion

August 4, 2011

The IWGP Intercontinental Champion is Ballin' in The Land of the Rising Sun with New Japan's Top Superstar! MVP's ascent to the very top of New Japan Pro Wrestling continues as the former WWE United States Heavyweight Champion trained with IWGP Heavyweight Champion Hiroshi Tanahashi.

New Japan's two top champions' open workout was documented by the company, and it's apparent from this video the Ballin' Superstar From The 305 is enjoying his new home.

MVP has been very interactive with his fanbase about his journey deep into the heart of Japanese pro wrestling, and you can follow the Jaw Droppin', Bottle Poppin', Modern Day Mac HERE! MVP is also posting videos from Japan on his brand new website, which you can check out HERE!

To see MVP's workout with Tanahashi, CLICK HERE.

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.