Possible Update on Sheamus’ WWE Return, Former UFC Fighter Training for Pro Wrestling Career, Barrett’s Gimmick Infringement

January 1, 2015

Former UFC Fighter Training for Pro Wrestling Career

According to the Wrestling Observer, former UFC fighter and contestant on The Ultimate Fighter, Matt Riddle, has been doing pro wrestling training at Larry Sharpe’s “Monster Factory” school in New Jersey. According to those who have seen him work, he is said to be doing pretty well.

Update on Sheamus’ WWE Return

Injured WWE star Sheamus noted the following on Twitter, which could be an indication that he is making a return to WWE in the near future:

An early Happy New Year 2015 from Dublin, b’cuz later, i’ll be holding too many pints to tweet. Back to the good auld USA tomorrow! #NYE2015

— Sheamus (@WWESheamus) December 31, 2014

Barrett’s Gimmick Infringement

WWE star Bad News Barrett, who borrowed Diamond Dallas Page’s catchphrase on Raw this week, posted the following on Twitter:

Oh, and thanks/apologies to @RealDDP for the gimmick infringement. Does a @DDPYoga plug makes us even?! @realmickfoley #BangBang

— Bad News Barrett (@WadeBarrett) December 30, 2014

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.