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More Backstage News on Roman Reigns’ Suspension and Why the Substance He Tested Positive for is Banned in WWE

July 21, 2016

As Bill noted last night, word backstage in WWE, according to The Wrestling Observer, is that Roman Reigns violated the WWE Wellness Policy after testing positive for the banned substance Adderall.

You might recall this is the same substance for which Adam Rose tested positive, also resulting in a suspension by WWE.

The Observer report noted that while Adderall is a legal drug used to treat ADHD, it is banned by most sports leagues, including the NFL, MLB and NCAA, because it can mask fatigue and pain, and it can make people more alert. In most professional sports arenas, the sideffects of Adderall, especially when taken by someone who does not have a prescription for the drug, can be interpreted as performance enhancing.

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.