Backstage Update on Austin Aries’ TNA Contract, News on Tonight’s WWE TV Tapings, Heyman Responds to James Storm

June 2, 2015

Backstage Update on Austin Aries’ TNA Contract

As noted, TNA star Austin Aries’ contract is set to expire soon, and according to PWInsider.com a TNA source is claiming his deal expires the day after Slammiversary, on June 29th.

News on Tonight’s WWE TV Tapings

Tonight WWE is taping this week’s editions of WWE Main Event and Smackdown from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

As announced, NXT Champion Kevin Owens will be defending his title in an open challenge on Smackdown.

Other Superstars advertised for tonight’s tapings include WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Dolph Ziggler, Sheamus, Bray Wyatt, Kane, Dean Ambrose and WWE Intercontinental Champion Ryback.

Heyman Responds to James Storm

The following exchange has been posted on Twitter:

… @JamesStormBrand I ain’t done paving yet!

— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) June 2, 2015

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.