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Justin Roberts Relates His Time in WWE to an “Abusive Marriage”, Talks JBL Being a Bully, If He Would Ever Return to WWE and More

June 12, 2017

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Former WWE announcer Justin Roberts recently spoke with The Daily Herald to discuss his book, “Best Seat in the House: Your Backstage Pass Through my WWE Journey.” Below are some interview highlights:

How he would describe his new book:

“It’s a love story, in a weird way. Like, my marriage to WWE. My very abusive marriage,” he said, laughing.

Q. So I’ll just ask you straight-up, is JBL a bully?

A. A lot of people in the company, the upper management, have a bully mentality. I hope in speaking out, and being honest, it makes a difference. I hope (WWE) becomes a better place for the people there now. I spoke out not to go after the company, but to bring awareness to certain issues.

Q. If WWE called you tomorrow and asked you to come back, would you?

A. Absolutely not. I was able to live my dream. I couldn’t even fathom this as a kid. I had a good run … but I wasn’t treated well by upper management and I wouldn’t want to put myself through that again.

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.