Bobby Roode Talks What it Means to Him Returning to Toronto for WWE NXT Takeover, Importance of Facing Tye Dillinger Tonight & More

November 19, 2016

Jim Varsallone of The Miami Herald has published a new interview with WWE NXT star Bobby Roode, and below are some highlights:

Tonight’s NXT Takeover event in Toronto:

“This means a lot to me. Since the time I started here, about six months ago, it’s been a whirlwind and a lot of fun. My debut match at NXT TakeOver Brooklyn [II] was a glorious experience.”

Facing Tye Dillinger tonight:

“Tye has been well traveled as well. He’s been in the business for a long time, and he’s a super talented guy. I think this is Tye’s first opportunity to perform on a big stage like NXT TakeOver: Toronto. So I know that he’s going to be ready. I know that he’s going to be fully prepared, and we’re going to go out there and attempt to steal the show.”

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.