Tough Enough Winner Andy Leavine Reveals What’s Next

June 16, 2011

In a new interview for WWE.com, Tough Enough winner Andy Leavine says that he’s heading back to WWE’s training facility, FCW, which I’d gather is a logical next step for the rookie Tough Enough winner. Leavine says in the interview,

"First in ‘Tough Enough,’ and now in preparation for my impending WWE career, I get the opportunity to learn from the best," WWE’s new Superstar added, describing the privilege of studying with the likes of Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat and "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes. "Their overall influence and wisdom are the biggest advantages I have toward becoming a true force to be reckoned with."

Nick’s Note: I’ve read some criticism of WWE’s decision to move Andy to development, but in all honesty, not a single Tough Enough contestant, given what we saw on the show, is ready for main roster performance. Despite "personality," no "performer" from the show seems competent enough to actually wrestle on TV.

How do you feel about WWE’s decision to have Andy win the show? Send me your thoughts at VOWNick@gmail.com.

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.