Several Rock Updates: Lands New Film Role, GI Joe Figure

February 2, 2012

The Rock PunchDrunkCritics.com is reporting that WWE star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will star in Michael Bay's new film "Pain and Gain."

The film centers around The Rock as the leader of a Florida-based bodybuilding group who plans to kidnap and murder a wealthy businessman, only to botch the job in Fargo-like fashion.

The article notes that The Rock beat out Mark Whalberg for the lead role, and also notes that Ed Harris is being considered for the role of the P.I. hired by the businessman.

In related news, USA Today is reporting that The Rock is now featured as a G.I. Joe action figure, which can be viewed if you click on the above link. The Rock plays the role of Roadblock in the upcoming "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" sequel.

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.