Early in his career, Nick was hired to WWE’s developmental system as an on-air performer as well as a coach. Nick worked side by side and helped teach the WWE developmental talent at that time which included: John Cena, Batista, Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, Victoria, and Shelton Benjamin to name just a few.

In 2004, Nick debuted on Monday Night RAW as the lovable character Eugene. Eugene was an instant success and the character’s popularity skyrocketed. Some of Eugene’s most memorable moments include:

• Eugene becoming friends in the ring with "The Rock” Dwayne Johnson.
   

• Main Eventing Summerslam against Triple H. Winning the WWE Tag Team Championships with his partner William Regal.
  
  
• Scoring a pin fall victory over WWE owner and CEO Vince McMahon.
  
  
• Living his boyhood dream by having his Wrestlemania moment at Wrestlemania 21 in the ring with Hulk Hogan.