Stars In Progress: Brock Lesnar, Injuries, Knockouts & More

January 2, 2012

Randy Orton/Alberto Del Rio

One Step Up, One Step Down

I think the injury suffered by Alberto Del Rio could end up being the best thing for him. I don't wish injuries on any wrestler ever, but the results can sometimes benefit the individual in the long run. I think it will in Del Rio's case.

Randy Orton's injury is a different story completely. First of all, six MONTHS is entirely too long. WrestleMania is sure to miss him as well. Most importantly, Smackdown and its stars will suffer with Orton being on the shelf for so long. I don't think he's given enough credit for his contributions to that show.

Del Rio can't see in-ring action, but he'll remain involved on Raw each week, whereas Orton will take some time off due to his injury. I actually see this as a potential positive for ADR as he'll be able to use the wheelchair gimmick to his advantage. There's no question though that Orton's injury is one giant step down all the way around.

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.