Backstage Update on WWE Tough Enough: News on Talent Contracts, NXT Talent on the Show, Third Gen Star and More

February 2, 2015

According to Reddit user MetsFan4Ever, who is a verified WWE insider, the new season of WWE Tough Enough, which will air on the USA Network, will feature NXT talents who have yet to debut on NXT TV.

Additionally, both WWE officials and USA Network officials were scouting some of the talent at the recent Performance Center tryout as possible cast members for the show.

With regards to contracts, NXT reportedly has first refusal rights, which means they have the right to initially offer a tryout camp participant a contract, and should they pass on offering a contract, then USA can offer the talent a WWE Tough Enough deal.

It’s being said a third generation name who appeared at the Performance Center tryout has been offered a spot on WWE Tough Enough, but the deal has not been finalized as USA is waiting to see if NXT makes an offer first. As we previously reported, third generation name Tessa Blanchard, daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Tully Blanchard, was at the last Performance Center tryout, so while it has not been confirmed that she’s the name in question, it seems likely.

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.