Matt Hardy, Mickie James, William Regal, JBL & Other Wrestling Personalities React to Mae Young’s Passing

January 9, 2014

The following reactions to the passing of Mae Young have been posted on Twitter:

William Regal: "Very sorry to hear of the passing of Mae Young.Truly tough and a lovely lady.A life well lived."

Booker T: "Sad to hear about the passing of Mae Young. She was a true legend."

Vickie Guerrero: "I love you Mae Young and its time to rest in peace! Thank you for your beautiful talks and advice! God Bless you and your family"

Matt Hardy: "God bless Mae Young, who lived a very full life. Mae was tough as hell, sweet as hell, but now moves on to wrestle in heaven. #RIPMaeYoung"

JBL: "A great legend and icon of pro wrestling has passed away. RIP Mae Young. Enjoyed years of working with and friendship with Mae."

Shane Helms: "The wrestling world lost a great one. A true pioneer and one tough ass woman! And still flirty as Hell the last time I saw her. 🙂 A great spirit and a great sense of humor. We'll all miss you Mae."

Mickie James (before Mae passed): "As I lay my head on my pillow tonight. All my Prayers & love will going out to Miss Mae Young. Her last name is so appropriate #MaeYoung She was always a young freebird at heart. She always made you feel beautiful & proud to be a woman in this industry. I'm honored to have met And shared not just the ring… But conversation, laughter, and hugs with her and Moolah. Too icons and unforgettable legends. You shall Forever live Young in our hearts and memories. Go easy my friend… Give Moolah a headlock & hug for us all. All my love. Xoxo #ThankYouMae"

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.