Nick Patrick is a retired professional wrestling referee known for his time in WCW and WWE. He joins Chris Van Vliet from his home in Atlanta, GA to talk about how he started his career as a wrestler and then became a referee, getting hired by WCW, turning heel as part of the nWo, what really happened at the end of the Hulk Hogan vs. Sting match at WCW Starrcade 97, was he told to do a fast count or a slow count?, his match with Chris Jericho where Jericho had one hand tied behind his back, being part of the WCW Invasion angle in WWE, teaming with The Dudley Boyz against Mike Chioda, The Rock and Y2J, the art of taking a ref bump, why he believes WWE doesn't highlight referees anymore and more!
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00:00 Intro
00:26 Referee’s having names in wrestling
02:08 Starting his career as a wrestler
07:18 Who helped develop his skills as a referee?
09:02 What do referee’s do that fans don’t see?
12:25 When did he realize WCW was getting popular?
14:13 Did he believe WCW being on top would last
15:52 Vince Russo signaling the end of WCW
17:38 Working in wrestling since childhood
19:37 What REALLY happened at Starrcade 97’?
31:40 Is he surprised Sting is still wrestling?
33:07 His wrestling-related injuries
37:19 Taking care of his autistic son
39:40 Ref bumps vs Wrestler bumps
40:49 What was the hardest finish to take?
42:14 Who’s idea was the nWo referee?
43:49 How did he think about cutting promos?
45:52 He looks JUST like Kenny Powers!
46:36 Match with Chris Jericho
49:28 Memories of Brian Pillman
51:56 Scott Hall making his WCW debut
53:21 The last episode of WCW Nitro
58:35 Memories of WCW Invasion
1:20:00 Teaming with the Dudley Boyz
1:01:34 What is the difference in referees today?
1:04:30 Is Charles Robinson ageless?
1:05:30 Stories running Deep South Wrestling
1:08:20 Booker T’s Hall of Fame comments
1:14:23 John Cena vs JBL at Wrestlemania
1:15:38 Biggest matches he’s ever been a part of
1:18:00 First meeting Vince McMahon
1:21:09 3 Things Nick Patrick is grateful for
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