SD! Star Moved to Raw, Possible WWE Ring Name For Averno

June 3, 2011

Despite previously being a member of the Smackdown roster after being drafted to the blue brand, several readers have sent in word that Alex Riley’s WWE.com profile has officially been moved to the Raw roster section of the website. It was also said on Raw last week that Riley had been signed by the General Manager, which now makes A-Ri an official member of the Raw brand.

The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Lucha Libre star Averno, who was recently signed to a WWE deal, will likely be working without a mask when he makes his TV debut. Additionally, it’s being said that one ring name being discussed for Averno is Rey Ortiz II.

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.