Backstage Update on Hulk Hogan’s Tough Enough Replacement; WWE Discussing Several Names, Rotating Panel and More

July 24, 2015

patrick clark As noted, WWE is currently discussing plans to replace Hulk Hogan on Tough Enough, and the company has announced a decision will be announced on next week’s new episode.

One of the names being talked about to replace Hogan is WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair.

According to Bryan Alvarez of F4WOnline.com, Flair is also being talked about to possibly replace Hogan as the General Manager of the upcoming Australia tour.

Additionally, Alvarez noted other names being discussed as the new judge on Tough Enough include The Miz, Mick Foley and even host Chris Jericho.

There is also talk of having coaches Lita, Booker T and Billy Gunn rotate as judges on a weekly basis.

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.