Rumored NXT Debut Date For Kevin Steen, Why WWE is Staggering the Debuts, Recently Released NXT Name Labeled a “Cena Guy”

September 25, 2014

Rumored NXT Debut Date For Kevin Steen

Recently Released NXT Name Labeled a “Cena Guy”

As we noted last week, NXT wrestler Troy McClain was released by WWE along with NXT Diva Kendall Skye.

According to The Wrestling Observer, McClain’s NXT release came as a surprise to many backstage in WWE, as he was considered a “John Cena guy” which many felt would protect McClain from being cut.

Cena spotted McClain working out in a gym at The University of Southern California a few years back and got him a tryout with WWE. McClain was also endorsed by the likes of Jim Ross and Gerald Brisco, who felt he had the potential to become the next John Cena.

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.