Nick Patrick is the son of wrestling legend The Assassin. He grew up wanting to become a professional wrestler, but an injury ended his wrestling career very early. Because he loved the sport so much, he became a referee for World Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment, refereeing on its Smackdown brand. He has also served as head referee for former WWE developmental territory Deep South Wrestling until that company's closing.
Patrick became senior referee following the release of Brian Hebner. Patrick left the SmackDown! brand on February 9, 2007. Patrick remained with WWE, as the head official in their new developmental, Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW). Patrick returned to the SmackDown! brand on February 8, 2008. Patrick was eventually released from the WWE on August 8, 2008 after seven months of inactivity due to a chronic back injury. On February 15, 2009, Patrick officially returned to wrestling. He was introduced as the commissioner of Rampage Pro Wrestling. Patrick portrays a neutral commissioner.