The New Day Talks Backstage Reaction to The Undertaker’s Farewell at WrestleMania, What They Knew, Corey Graves Nearly Crying On-Air

April 4, 2017

TMZ Sports recently caught up with WrestleMania 33 hosts The New Day, and during the interview, which you can watch below, the tag team discussed The Undertaker’s farewell at WrestleMania 33.

Big E revealed they had no idea The Undertaker would be saying goodbye at WrestleMania, and said they knew little going into the show despite being the hosts. He added he spoke with Corey Graves after WrestleMania and Graves admitted he had to bite his lip to prevent himself from crying on the air during Undertaker’s exit.

New Day went on to discuss the impact Undertaker has had on the business, and said they spotted The Dead Man and his wife Michelle McCool at the hotel following WrestleMania. They called The Undertaker the most respected individual ever in the WWE locker room, and Big E had the following to say:

“He’s always talked about in this Godfather-like way. And it’s well earned, everyone always has had such respect for him. At this moment you want to celebrate this great career, but you’re also mourning the end.”

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.