Nick Comoroto Bio
Nicholas Comoroto, known professionally by his birth name as well as the ring name Nick Ogarelli, is an American professional wrestler born on April 22, 1991, in Blackwood, New Jersey. Standing 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing around 124 kilograms, he has built a career that spans the American independent circuit, a development stint with WWE, and ongoing appearances with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and its sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH). Since turning professional in 2013, Comoroto has worked under multiple ring names and across a wide range of regional and national promotions, steadily earning a reputation as a hard-hitting big man.
Early Life and Background
Nicholas Comoroto grew up in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township, New Jersey, where he developed an early interest in athletic competition. He attended Gloucester Catholic High School, where he took part in amateur wrestling and began laying the physical groundwork for his future career. He continued his wrestling participation at Gloucester County College before transferring to Rowan University, where he studied accounting. His collegiate experience combined continued athletic involvement with a traditional academic path.
Growing up in a region with a strong independent wrestling scene gave Comoroto convenient access to training facilities and local events. That proximity eventually led him to the Monster Factory, a respected wrestling school in southern New Jersey, where he would later refine his craft under experienced coaches. His blend of size, athletic background, and amateur wrestling experience helped him transition from student-athlete to professional competitor at a steady pace.
Path to Professional Wrestling
Comoroto began his formal training at the Monster Factory in New Jersey under the guidance of Q. T. Marshall, a former wrestler who has also worked as a trainer and manager in American promotions. That mentorship connected him to the northeastern independent circuit and helped shape his in-ring style. He wrestled his first recorded match in 2013 for Old Time Wrestling, a Williamstown, New Jersey–based promotion, where he was billed as the promotion’s Classic Champion.
Between 2014 and 2017, Comoroto competed primarily for Monster Factory Pro Wrestling, a Paulsboro, New Jersey–based promotion where he built his résumé. During that stretch he held the MFPW Heavyweight Championship once, the MFPW Live Championship twice, and the MFPW Tag Team Championship on three occasions. He also formed tag teams including Shooterz Inc. with Billy Damiana in 2015 and Beast Cartel with Kyle the Beast in 2016, which broadened his experience as both a singles and tag competitor.
Nick Comoroto Career
Early Career (2013–2019)
Comoroto’s earliest years on the independent circuit were spent sharpening his craft across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. His debut with Old Time Wrestling in 2013 gave him a quick foothold, and his run with Monster Factory Pro Wrestling provided consistent ring time. In 2017 and 2018, he branched out, working for promotions such as Ring of Honor in Philadelphia, EVOLVE in Melrose, Massachusetts, and MCW Pro Wrestling in Maryland, which exposed him to larger crowds and more experienced opponents.
Throughout that period he developed the physical, power-based style that would later define his national appearances. His Monster Factory training under Q. T. Marshall remained a central influence, and his repeated title reigns in Monster Factory Pro Wrestling showed steady improvement. By the end of 2018, Comoroto had built a strong regional résumé and was prepared for an opportunity at a major promotion.
WWE (2019–2020)
In February 2019, Comoroto signed a contract with WWE and was assigned to the company’s developmental brand, NXT. He began wrestling on NXT live events throughout Florida in March 2019, working a full schedule of developmental matches. In May 2019, he participated in the third annual WWE Performance Center combine, where he finished as the top ranked male in the velocity bench press contest, reinforcing his reputation for raw physical strength.
In July 2019, he was given the ring name Nick Ogarelli, which he used throughout the remainder of his WWE tenure. His final appearance with NXT came in March 2020. In April 2020, Comoroto was released by WWE as part of a series of budget cuts connected with the COVID-19 pandemic, ending his developmental run.
AEW and Ring of Honor Era (2020–Present)
After his WWE release, Comoroto made his first appearance with the Jacksonville, Florida–based promotion All Elite Wrestling in October 2020, losing to Darby Allin on episode #56 of the web television show AEW Dark. He continued appearing on AEW Dark through late 2020 and early 2021, and in January 2021 appeared on episode #69 of AEW Dynamite, where he lost to Jon Moxley via referee’s decision. Shortly afterward, he aligned with Dustin Rhodes and Q. T. Marshall, joining the Nightmare Family stable.
On the March 31, 2021 episode of AEW Dynamite, Comoroto and several other students joined Q. T. Marshall in attacking members of Nightmare Family, turning heel in the process and becoming part of Marshall’s new stable, The Factory. In March 2023, Marshall stated that The Factory had disbanded. In April 2023, Comoroto made his debut in AEW’s sister promotion Ring of Honor, appearing regularly on Ring of Honor Wrestling and occasionally teaming with Jacoby Watts.
New Japan Pro Wrestling (2022)
Comoroto debuted in New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) in April 2022, teaming with Aaron Solo in a loss to Clark Connors and Karl Fredericks on an episode of NJPW Strong recorded in Los Angeles, California. Over the following weeks he made additional NJPW Strong appearances, including a tournament run teaming with Solo to crown the inaugural Strong Openweight Tag Team Champions. At the AEW/NJPW joint pay-per-view Forbidden Door in June 2022, Comoroto faced Lance Archer in a losing effort, gaining valuable experience on a major international stage.
Style and Strengths
Comoroto works as a power-based heavyweight, using his 191-centimeter frame and muscular build to dominate opponents in striking exchanges and brawling segments. He has been billed under the nicknames the Freak Beast and the Wrecking Ball, and his appearance has drawn comparisons to fellow wrestler Bruiser Brody. While working in AEW, he adopted a gorilla press powerslam as his finishing move, a maneuver that highlights his strength and showcases his physical style.
Notable Events and Milestones
Among Comoroto’s career milestones are his top ranking in the velocity bench press at the 2019 WWE Performance Center combine, his appearance at the AEW/NJPW pay-per-view Forbidden Door in 2022, and his debut in Ring of Honor in April 2023. His transition from independent wrestler to nationally televised competitor stands as the central milestone of his career.
Nick Comoroto Career Wins
Nicholas Comoroto’s verified championship success has come primarily from his years on the independent circuit, particularly with Monster Factory Pro Wrestling in New Jersey. His national-level work has so far focused more on character development and stable storylines than on championship wins, although he continues to compete regularly.
Monster Factory Pro Wrestling Highlights
During his run with Monster Factory Pro Wrestling from 2014 to 2017, Comoroto held the MFPW Heavyweight Championship once, establishing himself as a top singles competitor in the promotion. He also captured the MFPW Live Championship twice and the MFPW Tag Team Championship on three occasions, demonstrating his versatility as both a singles and tag competitor.
Other Wins and Performances
Outside of Monster Factory Pro Wrestling, Comoroto wrestled his first recorded match in 2013 for Old Time Wrestling, where he was billed as the Classic Champion. He also competed for promotions such as Ring of Honor, EVOLVE, and MCW Pro Wrestling during 2017 and 2018, further rounding out his independent résumé before his WWE signing.
Nick Comoroto Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Public information about Nicholas Comoroto’s immediate family background is limited. He grew up in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township, New Jersey, and his formative years were spent within that community, where he attended local schools and began amateur wrestling.
Personal Life
On December 20, 2022, Comoroto publicly disclosed that he has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, speaking openly about his experience with the condition. In August 2024, he announced that he had undergone hip resurfacing surgery and that he would be recuperating until 2025.
2025 Season Performance
Heading into 2025, Nicholas Comoroto is expected to spend much of the year on the road to recovery following the hip resurfacing surgery he announced in August 2024. With a stated recuperation timeline extending into 2025, his in-ring schedule on AEW and Ring of Honor programming is likely to be limited. Any appearances during the year are likely to be carefully managed as he works his way back to full fitness.
Comoroto’s most recent on-screen work has included regular appearances on Ring of Honor Wrestling since his April 2023 debut, occasionally teaming with Jacoby Watts. Those performances have given him an opportunity to rebuild momentum after The Factory disbanded in March 2023 and to re-establish himself as a singles competitor.
Looking ahead, Comoroto’s outlook depends heavily on the success of his rehabilitation. If his recovery progresses on schedule, he could return to active competition later in 2025 and resume his role in AEW and Ring of Honor storylines. Until then, his priority remains his long-term health and a return to full performance.
