Nick Piccone
Nick Piccone is a Pro Wrestling Contributor for PhillyVoice.com. Nick was the founder of the popular sports and pro wrestling blog Bleed Philly before joining Philly Influencer as Editor and Writer in 2015. He's hosted a weekly pro wrestling podcast with Vaughn Johnson, The Straight Shooters, since 2015. Nick also does editing, writing, and audio engineering for the only sports betting radio station in Philadelphia, Fox Sports Radio The Gambler. Nick graduated from nearby Neumann University after growing up in south Philadelphia and southern New Jersey. His family history is entrenched in Philadelphia culture, as Nick's great aunt Dolly's house was used as Rocky's and Adrian's new home in Rocky II. Nick is a huge Philly sports fan, and he has watched professional wrestling since he was five years old; he has not only a strong passion, but also an abundance of knowledge about the industry. Follow Nick on Twitter: @_piccone.
June 16, 2015
Wrestling
Your WWE Raw roundup: The Beast is back and wants WWE World Heavyweight title
Dusty Rhodes was celebrated again on Monday night, this time in the way of highlights throughout Raw dubbed, “Celebrating the Dream.” Even after showing the same video package at the beginning of Raw that they showed at the beginning of Money in the Bank, many people were still upset by the sudden passing of the ‘American Dream.’June 15, 2015
Wrestling
WWE Money in the Bank review: Rollins regains championship as Sheamus gains his ticket to it
WWE didn’t wait until Monday Night Raw to give Dusty Rhodes a tribute – they did it Sunday evening at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. Money in the Bank started off with a 10-bell salute to the legendary wrestling icon, and I would be surprised if there was a dry eye in the building.June 11, 2015
Wrestling
Your WWE SmackDown rundown: Neville stands tall atop ladder with Money in Bank briefcase
We begin our SmackDown rundown on a somber note, as the world found out about the passing of Dusty Rhodes hours before SmackDown took the air on Thursday. Rhodes, 69, was one of the biggest legends in the industry, and the sting of his passing was felt throughout the entire wrestling community.June 11, 2015
Wrestling
WWE Money in the Bank preview: Cena-Owens II holds much more weight than first encounter
One of the most exciting WWE pay-per-view events of the year takes place Sunday night from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The Money in the Bank briefcase will be up for grabs in a Ladder Match with some serious shortage of top level superstars, and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship will also be on the line in a Ladder Match as Seth Rollins looks to retain and regain his championship belt.June 11, 2015
Wrestling
WWE legend 'The American Dream' Dusty Rhodes dead at 69
“The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes has died, WWE announced Thursday in a statement on its website:June 9, 2015
Wrestling
Your WWE Raw roundup: Dean Ambrose giveth and then taketh away six days before Money in the Bank
Money in the Bank is quickly approaching, and the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans was the home for Raw on Monday night. This was not only one of the better Raws we’ve seen this year, but it’s one of the best go-home shows to a pay-per-view in quite a while.June 4, 2015
Wrestling
WWE SmackDown rundown: The field for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match is now complete
The Toyota Center in Houston, Texas was the scene for Thursday night’s SmackDown, and I think it was one of the better SmackDowns of the year so far.June 2, 2015
Wrestling
WWE Raw roundup: Roman Reigns runs gauntlet for Money in the Bank opportunity
The WWE World Heavyweight Championship made an appearance on Monday Night Raw, but not with its rightful owner in Seth Rollins. Dean Ambrose, who would appear at the end of the program after the main event, still had the title in his possession and helped Roman Reigns stave off The Authority before taking off once again with Reigns and the championship belt while Triple H and Rollins looked on in anger.June 1, 2015
Wrestling
WWE Elimination Chamber: Kevin Owens makes a huge statement and pins John Cena clean
Elimination Chamber came to us live from the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas on Sunday night, and we saw the birth of what should undoubtedly be an amazing WWE career for NXT Champion, Kevin Owens.May 29, 2015
Wrestling
Your SmackDown rundown: Rusev’s injury leaves big question mark in Intercontinental Championship Elimination Chamber match
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