Brandon Jacobs Speaks on TNA Appearance, Sting Comments

February 14, 2012

USA Today has posted a story highlighting New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs' appearance at the TNA Impact Wrestling tapings last night. The following is an excerpt from the article, which you can read in full by clicking on the above link:

"I've always been a fan of wresting growing up and had the opportunity to be a part of it," Jacobs said Monday. "Excited and can't wait to get out there."

Giants all-pro DE Jason Pierre-Paul was initially scheduled for the gig but backed out.

Jacobs (6-4, 264 pounds) will be the latest athlete to enter the pro wrestling arena, joining a list that includes Dennis Rodman, Karl Malone and, last year, Jets ILB Bart Scott, among others.

Jacobs, who grew up admiring wrestling personalities such as Mankind and The Undertaker, will be stepping into the ring with Kurt Angle.

Jacobs didn't want to give away any details but did offer: "I'm a villain in everyday life, so I see myself as a good guy (in the ring)."

Additionally, TNA star Sting had the following to say on Twitter about Jacobs' appearance at the Impact tapings:

"Impact Wrestling got a huge injection of greatness through Brandon Jacobs!! What a perfect fit- Brandon, you bring truck loads to us!!"

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.