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

December 31, 2009

Best Feud Of 2009: Randy Orton vs Kofi Kingston

This was an extremely though decision. I was torn between Hardy/Punk, Styles/Daniels and of course my choice, Orton/Kingston. As far as Hardy vs Punk is concerned, I think the main reason why I did not choose the feud is because even though it did solidify CM Punk as a main event level player, it never gave him the full credibility that he needed to be completely accepted as a champion. He was made a paper champion following his title win against Hardy, and the seeds for that were planted during his feud with Hardy. In the case of Styles vs Daniels, I just don’t think the feud progressed enough and included Samoa Joe at one point so I don’t think beats out Orton vs Kingston. 2009 saw the breakout of Kofi Kingston in a great feud against Randy Orton, and most importantly, the feud was handled perfectly from beginning to end. It’s a little unclear at this point whether the feud is actually over, but even if it is it did it’s job. It made a new star that has a bright future ahead of him in 2010.

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.