Update on WWE World Title Picture Plans for Roman Reigns, How a Lawsuit Tied Into Del Rio’s WWE Release

August 22, 2014

Source: The Wrestling Observer

Following John Cena’s WWE World Title rematch against Brock Lesnar at Night of Champions, a hot topic has been who will be next to challenge Lesnar after the PPV.

While some feel Roman Reigns might be that guy, and WWE does in fact regard Reigns as “the chose one” right now, backstage word in WWE is there are no plans to insert Reigns into the title picture until WrestleMania 31.

This is for several reasons. One, is that it would be counterproductive to have Reigns challenge Lesnar for the title following Night of Champions and then lose. Secondly, if Reigns wins the title now as opposed to at WrestleMania, WWE would lose out on the WrestleMania big moment they want with Reigns capturing the title.

How a Lawsuit Tied Into Alberto Del Rio’s WWE Release

As we reported months ago, a lawsuit is pending in WWE involving Big Show and former producer Andrew Green, stemming from Green alleging Big Show roughed him during a backstage segment shot for TV.

This reportedly played a hand in Alberto Del Rio’s release, as WWE officials did not want another case like that on their hands, as failure to punish Del Rio could have potentially strengthen the case against Big 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.