When The Nexus was formed, there was a need for muscle and flat out brute force. The answer for that need came in the form of Skip Sheffield. While his persona was quiet and appeared to be very reserved, his actions spoke a completely different tone. Unfortunately, a broken ankle would shorten Sheffield's time with The Nexus.
In 2012, Skip was repackaged and reintroduced to the main roster as Ryback. Of course, we all know how that would turn out. Ryback went on to have a pretty successful run, with several high profile feuds. However, on August 15, 2016, Ryback and the WWE parted ways.
Currently working simply as "The Big Guy," he is now one of the hottest free agents in the business. He's also been the topic of a lot of controversy lately, as it is rumored that Ryback is demanding upwards of $5,000 for a single independent appearance.
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J. Carpenter
Jonathan Carpenter is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda. After obtaining a degree in political science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he started writing WWE articles in 2016. Jonathan believes integrity is vital in journalism and ensures his work is high on accuracy. He conducts in-depth research and verifies information from various sources before curating a feature.
Jonathan has engaged in many meaningful conversations with prominent pro wrestling personalities like Drew McIntyre and DDP. He grew up in Memphis, admiring Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan during WWE’s Golden Era in the ‘80s. He has attended many pro wrestling events and credits The Hulkster for making his childhood memorable.
Jonathan, a big fan of Bray Wyatt, would like to see the latter's brother, Bo Dallas, continue his legacy as Uncle Howdy. If he were to work on the storyline, Jonathan would book the return of Erick Rowan as Howdy’s muscle. He thinks it would be a great way to honor the former Universal Champion.
When not writing pro wrestling features, Jonathan likes to collect sports memorabilia and has amassed a large collection of event-used and autographed relics over the years.
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