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.

January 4, 2017

Wrestling

WWE SmackDown: Ambrose-Miz battle for IC title; Styles-Cena sign contract

by Nick Piccone

WWE superstars invaded the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla. Tuesday night for the first edition of SmackDown of 2017. The show was highlighted by a main event title match, a contract signing and a big heel turn (I think) that we’ve been waiting a long time to see.

January 3, 2017

Wrestling

WWE Raw: Everyone’s marking their territory for the Royal Rumble

by Nick Piccone

The Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. was the site for Raw on Monday night, just four weeks out from the January staple, the Royal Rumble. The build to this event started well before the new year hit, and Monday night began what will be an interesting month of WWE television.

December 28, 2016

Wrestling

WWE SmackDown: John Cena returns in one of the best shows of the year

by Nick Piccone

WWE invaded the Allstate Arena in Chicago for the second time in 24 hours on Tuesday night, though the superstars were a bit different as it was SmackDown’s turn to leave the Chicago faithful with some hope heading into 2017. This SmackDown show was stacked with three title matches and the return of John Cena to television after months away, which on paper already sounds a hell of a lot better than what Raw gave us on Monday night.

December 27, 2016

WWE

WWE Raw: Did Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins exact revenge on Braun Strowman?

by Nick Piccone

Chicago’s Allstate Arena was the site for Raw on Monday night, and the last episode of 2016 left a lot to be desired as we head into 2017. We didn’t really get much progression in storylines or angles, and that may be because of the holidays.

December 21, 2016

Wrestling

WWE SmackDown: Corbin, Ziggler battle for No. 1 contendership

by Nick Piccone

On Tuesday night, it was SmackDown’s turn for some holiday beatings as the blue brand invaded the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit for the second-to-last episode of 2016.

December 20, 2016

Wrestling

WWE Raw: Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns destroyed by Braun Strowman

by Nick Piccone

Twenty-four hours after a decent Roadblock: End of the Line pay-per-view, the superstars of Raw headed to Columbus, Ohio in the Schottenstein Center on the campus of Ohio State University for Monday Night Raw. What’s next for the WWE Universal Championship? And what would the holiday edition of Raw have in store for the WWE Universe as we head to the Royal Rumble?

December 19, 2016

Wrestling

WWE Roadblock – End of the Line: Historic night ends with two significant reunions

by Nick Piccone

The PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh was the site for WWE’s last pay-per-view of 2016. Roadblock: End of the Line certainly looked good on paper, and on Sunday night, it delivered in some key matches that will be talked about for a while.

December 16, 2016

Wrestling

WWE Roadblock - End of the Line preview: Sasha Banks, Charlotte battle in Iron Man Match

by Nick Piccone

This Sunday night’s pay-per-view live from the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh will be a little bit different than last March’s WWE Network special before WrestleMania. Roadblock: End of the Line will be a Raw-brand exclusive event and features some new matches, where the tagline, “End of the Line” almost doesn’t make sense.

December 14, 2016

Wrestling

WWE SmackDown: New No. 1 contender for AJ Styles’ title crowned

by Nick Piccone

The SmackDown brand invaded the Verizon Center in Washington D.C. on Tuesday for a big day of television. Earlier in the day, WWE taped their 14th annual Tribute to the Troops special, which will air on the USA Network Wednesday night. Then a few hours later, SmackDown Live took the air.

December 13, 2016

Wrestling

WWE Raw: The New Day fends off four tag teams to make history

by Nick Piccone

Philadelphia was the epicenter of the WWE Universe on Monday night, as Raw invaded the Wells Fargo Center. Just six days from the brand’s next pay-per-view, Roadblock: End of the Line, the Philly faithful were treated to a show that revolved around the brand’s tag team championships.