Insight with Chris Van Vliet Nic Nemeth: WWE Return? TNA, Almost Signing With AEW, Spirit Squad, John Cena, Infamous Match vs. Goldberg
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Oct 9, 2025 Nic Nemeth, known as Dolph Ziggler in WWE, opens up about his career transition to TNA and why he left WWE in 2023. He shares insights on his surprise debut in TNA, his advanced planning for leaving WWE, and the evolution of his in-ring style. Nic reflects on memorable matches, including his bout with Goldberg, and discusses the chaotic Iron Man match against Seth Rollins. He also talks about his feelings on a potential Hall of Fame induction and the strong team environment he's found at TNA, attributing much of his growth to his supportive peers.
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Test Yourself Outside The Bubble
- Don't stay signed where you're consistently underused if it costs prime years of your career.
- Test yourself outside the bubble to prove your value and regain momentum.
Why TNA Felt Right Immediately
- Nemeth chose TNA because it allowed travel freedom and he loved the locker-room vibe and young talent like Leon Slater.
- He immediately noticed strong psychology and creativity that convinced him to stay.
Why He Didn’t Jump To AEW
- AEW talks happened but Nemeth never seriously planned to sign because he wanted schedule freedom and worried about long, choreography-heavy matches.
- He opted for TNA where he could travel and still have meaningful creative input.