Nick’s Picks: WrestleZone’s Annual Awards Of 2009

December 31, 2009

Rookie Of The Year: Sheamus

I had to go with Sheamus in this category somewhat by default. I would give the nod to Desmond Wolfe, however he isn’t technically a rookie. Yes, he’s a rookie in one of the two major televised promotions, but being successful in Ring of Honor hardly makes a wrestler a rookie, So I had to go with Sheamus, Like him or not, the guy has accomplished a tremendous amount in a short time in WWE. He has made his mark by being the first Irish born WWE Champion in history, and has made an impact that should last well into 2010 if creative plays its cards properly. I said earlier that I don’t have much faith in WWE’s future handling of Sheamus, but that doesn’t negate what the young star achieved in 2009.

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.