New WWE NXT Diva Kana Talks the Physicality of NXT, Working and Training with Sara Del Rey and More

September 9, 2015

Kana Jim Varsallone of The Miami Herald recently interviewed new WWE NXT Diva Kana, and the following are some highlights:

On the physicality of NXT compared to Japan:

“I have not experienced NXT, so it is hard to tell at the moment. I know I will be ready for anything they throw at me, including the physicality in the ring.”

On working with NXT trainer Sara Del Rey:

“I actually had a match with her 10 years ago when she came to Japan, and she was incredible to work with.

It definitely helps to know I will be training under someone I am familiar with. I have a great amount of respect for Sara and all she has done in our industry and can’t wait to get to Orlando and soak up everything she has to offer like a sponge.”

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.