Backstage News on Names Being Considered for 2016 WWE Hall of Fame, Current Announcer Discussed

January 12, 2016

Yesterday it was announced that Sting will be the headliner of the 2016 WWE Hall of Fame class. The ceremony will take place over WrestleMania weekend in Dallas.

According to PWInsider.com, The Fabulous Freebirds are also likely to be inducted in this year’s class, but talk has been whether or not Jimmy Garvin will be included with the rest of the group. Thanks to Michael “PS” Hayes, word is that Garvin will be inducted alongside Hayes, Buddy Roberts and Terry Gordy.

Another name being discussed for induction this year is WWE, WCW, NJPW, All Japan, AWA and NWA star Stan Hansen.

A surprising name that hasn’t been mentioned much is current WWE announcer JBL, and while it’s not a lock that he will be inducted this year, it’s being said many will not be surprised to see it happen.

In related news, former World Champion Vader indicated on Twitter awhile back that might be inducted this year, but there no indication from WWE that his name is being discussed.

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.