Former WWE Creative Member Speaks on Shane’s Resignation

October 20, 2009

Newsday.com has posted a blog written by former WWE creative team member Seth Mates. The blog focuses on the recent WWE resignation of Shane McMahon, and Mates writes, "It’s been widely assumed since I worked there (and probably before) that Stephanie and Triple H would be the ones taking over the "Vince" reins one day. And while there was speculation that Shane would take over the business end from his mother (and still might), I always got the impression that as much as Shane loves the wrestling business, he always wanted to see what was out there. If that is the case, and if Shane’s leaving WWE to make his own mark and test the waters, then he’s absolutely doing the right thing."

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.