WWE “Superstars” Debut Date, Footage of Rourke’s ISA Speech

February 22, 2009

WWE has been running ads in conjunction with WGN, the network which will be broadcasting the upcoming "Superstars" program, noting that the show will debut on Thursday April 16th at 8pm EST. Although the show is advertising appearances by Raw, Smackdown and ECW superstars, we reported several months ago that the show will most likely only feature talent that is rarely seen on WWE programming. The hope within WWE is that this new show will give talent that mainly works dark matches or house shows the opportunity to be seen on TV.

Mickey Rourke won an Independent Spirit Award last night, taking home the award for Best Actor. The following video is Rourke’s entire acceptance speech:

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.