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.

May 1, 2017

Wrestling

WWE Payback: It’s Braun Strowman’s world and we’re just living in it

by Nick Piccone

WWE’s Raw brand took over the SAP Center in San Jose Sunday night with the first pay-per-view event since WrestleMania in Orlando.

April 3, 2017

Wrestling

WrestleMania 33: John Cena proposes to Nikki Bella, and a true era ends

by Nick Piccone

The Citrus Bowl, aka Camping World Stadium, in Orlando, Fla. was the host of the 33rd edition of WWE’s Granddaddy of Them All, WrestleMania, on Sunday night. The theme of the evening was The Ultimate Thrill Ride, and WWE sure made up for last year’s WrestleMania in Dallas that was just, in one simple word, bad. Let’s get right to the results.

March 6, 2017

Wrestling

WWE Fastlane results: Goldberg is 'The Man' once again

by Nick Piccone

The BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee was the site for WWE’s March pay-per-view offering on Sunday night, the Raw brand’s Fastlane. The card looked very good on paper, but as the matches played out, it left a lot to be desired. Let’s get to the results:

February 13, 2017

Wrestling

WWE Elimination Chamber: Two new champions crowned at historic event

by Nick Piccone

SmackDown Live’s final brand-only pay-per-view before WrestleMania emanated from the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on Sunday night. It was the return of the Elimination Chamber, which hadn’t been seen since May 2015.

February 8, 2017

Wrestling

Former ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta brings 'Beyond Bodyslams' to Philly on Feb. 19

by Nick Piccone

He’s introduced some of the most iconic wrestling figures in history, got the audience on their feet for some of the most legendary matches, and now Gary Michael Cappetta tells all as he goes on tour with his one-man show, “Beyond Bodyslams.” Cappetta is a former ring announcer for the WWWF, NWA and WCW, and is full of stories that span his 30-plus years of working in the wrestling industry, full-time and part-time.

January 30, 2017

Wrestling

2017 WWE Royal Rumble: John Cena ties Ric Flair, Orton wins the Rumble

by Nick Piccone

The 30th annual edition of the Royal Rumble took place inside the Alamodome in San Antonio on Sunday night. Many were pumped to see the liked of Goldberg, Brock Lesnar, The Undertaker and more take part in the 30-man over-the-top-rope battle royal, along with seeing AJ Styles defend his WWE Championship against John Cena, Roman Reigns vie for Raw’s gold against Kevin Owens, and Bayley’s first chance at becoming the Raw Women’s Champion.

January 18, 2017

Wrestling

WWE SmackDown: Mickie James’ return spells doom for Becky Lynch

by Nick Piccone

The FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn. was the site of SmackDown on Tuesday night. The show was highlighted by a Steel Cage match for the SmackDown Women’s Championship, the return of the King’s Court, and perhaps the ascension of The Miz back into the main event scene.

January 17, 2017

Wrestling

WWE Raw: Owens stands tall as Lesnar returns; Kurt Angle headed to WWE Hall of Fame

by Nick Piccone

WWE’s flagship program, Monday Night Raw, emanated from the Verizon Arena in Little Rock, Ark. this week, just two weeks before they invade the Alamodome in San Antonio for one of the biggest Royal Rumble cards in recent memory.

January 11, 2017

Wrestling

WWE SmackDown: The Wyatts’ problems overshadow American Alpha’s brilliance

by Nick Piccone

The Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge, La. was the site of SmackDown Tuesday night as WWE’s best brand looked to continue their momentum of a streak of fantastic shows over the last few weeks.

January 10, 2017

Wrestling

WWE Raw: The Undertaker makes a big Royal Rumble announcement

by Nick Piccone

Monday’s edition of Raw emanated from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The show was primed to be packed with a 2-on-1 Handicap Match for the United States Championship and appearances by both Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker.