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WWE Reveals Seth Rollins’ Big ESPN Announcement (Photos)

June 19, 2017

WWE and 2k have confirmed Seth Rollins’ big ESPN announcement, which is that he will be the WWE 2k18 cover star. The following has been issued:

2K today announced Seth Rollins as the cover Superstar for WWE 2K18, the forthcoming release in the flagship WWE video game franchise. Rollins will personify WWE 2K18’s worldwide marketing campaign – BE LIKE NO ONE – which invites players to explore Rollins’ identity, as well as those of several other WWE Superstars, while learning more about the game.

In addition, 2K announced the game’s new Early Access initiative, which invites players to purchase the WWE 2K18 Deluxe Edition or the WWE 2K18 Collector’s Edition and receive the game before its worldwide release on October 17, 2017 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One. Full details surrounding WWE 2K18 premium product offerings and their scheduled release dates are coming soon.

Developed collaboratively by Yuke’s and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, WWE 2K18 is not yet rated by the ESRB. WWE 2K18 is scheduled for worldwide release on October 17, 2017 for the PS4™ system and Xbox One. For more information on WWE 2K18 and 2K, visit wwe.2k.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtags #WWE2K18 and #BLN1 or subscribe on YouTube.

Thank you @2K and @espn! Huge honor to be on the cover of this year’s game. Be like no one. pic.twitter.com/4Cov9HjVVB

— Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) June 19, 2017

Anyone watching @espn @SportsCenter this morning? #WWE2K18 @WWERollins pic.twitter.com/QexUWe5Qcd

— WWE 2K18 (@WWEgames) June 19, 2017

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.