Raw Star Asked To Lose Weight, Head Ref Replaced, Umaga’s Son

October 22, 2008

The Wrestling Observer is reporting that WWE officials have instructed Manu to make a concerted effort to maintain his weight at around a consistent 260 pounds. Given his family’s struggles with weight, it is often difficult for Manu to keep weight gain a distant issue, but reports are indicating that he has lost some weight in the past few weeks and is following WWE’s requests.

Umaga, real name Eddie Fatu, has a son who is currently playing high school football in Houston, Texas. He is considered a breakout star on the team and is only a freshman.

Scott Armstrong recently replaced Mickie Henson as Smackdown’s senior referee on the brand as Henson is currently taking a medical leave of absence. Henson is not expected back anytime soon.

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.