Tony Hinchcliffe Turned Down Early WWE Writing Job

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe disclosed on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast that he turned down a writing position with World Wrestling Entertainment early in his standup career due to the demands of relocating from New York City. The revelation came during a conversation with host Joe Rogan and fellow guest John Cena, ahead of Cena's scheduled final WWE match on December 13.

Hinchcliffe, who began performing standup in 2007, received the offer just a couple of years into his routine of working seven nights a week at the Comedy Store in New York. A contact introduced him to WWE officials, leading to an impromptu pitch meeting where Hinchcliffe arrived prepared with creative ideas. "I went in with straight up ideas, this that, The Undertaker's brother comes back again, this, that, the next, everything back and forth," Hinchcliffe recounted on the podcast. The executive he met was reportedly stunned by his preparation, having only learned of the meeting days earlier.

Despite the enthusiasm, Hinchcliffe declined the role because it required moving to WWE's headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut. The position would have necessitated a daily train commute back to New...