Possible Tribute to the Troops Match, Photos of WWE Stars & Divas Visiting U.S. Troops, Steve Austin Talks Paul Heyman’s Career Influence

December 8, 2015

Steve Austin Talks Paul Heyman’s Career Influence

WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin appeared on “The Taz Show: Bodyslams and Beyond” and the following is what Austin had to say when asked about the influence of Paul Heyman on Austin’s career:

“I really value my days down there in ECW in Philly. It was a pivotal time in my career and I dare say that if I’d not made my stop through [ECW], I don’t know if I’d ever really [become] ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin. I always give Paul Heyman all the credit in the world for helping me get to the level [to which] I got.”

Possible Tribute to the Troops Match

Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose vs. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus and Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens is being advertised for tonight’s Tribute to the Troops tapings, but it has yet to be announced whether or not the bout will be a dark match main event.

In related news, the following photos feature WWE superstars and Divas visiting the troops in Jacksonville, FL for tonight’s Tribute to the Troops taping:

Real HEROES #TributetotheTroops @ Naval Air Station Jax @WWE pic.twitter.com/74XgUEKmfs

— Charlotte (@MsCharlotteWWE) December 8, 2015

#tributetothetroops today with the Divas and Chief James Watkins at Mayport Naval Base! #Wwe #supportthetroops pic.twitter.com/6ws6ZAu8E8

— Amanda (@ToughAmanda) December 8, 2015

Covering the #TotalDivas @WWE @TributeToTroops base tour. @ToughAmanda @RealPaigeWWE pic.twitter.com/6bWKS9Cue1

— Joey Styles (@JoeyStyles) December 8, 2015

.@Ryback22, @TheDeanAmbrose, @WWEUsos and @NaomiWWE kick off the tour of Kings Bay with PT #Troops pic.twitter.com/HhF7IW6WzC

— Tribute to Troops (@TributeToTroops) December 8, 2015

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.