Nic Nemeth Reveals Plans to Run for Office After Wrestling

Nic Nemeth isn’t just thinking about life after wrestling—he’s been planning it for decades, and the real story is that politics is still very much on his radar.

During an appearance on the Generation of Wrestling Podcast, the former TNA World Champion was asked about the possibility of running for public office once his in-ring career wraps up. Instead of brushing it off, Nemeth made it clear this has been part of his vision for years. He started by laying out just how far back those ambitions go, revealing that politics was always part of a much bigger life plan.

“20 years ago, the plan was to be pre-law at Kent State—yes, sir. Become a lawyer while I’m training for wrestling, become a two-time world champion, host Saturday Night Live, join UFC for one fight, and then go on to become like the mayor of Palm Springs, and then move my way into being like a senator.”

Nemeth then confirmed that despite everything he’s accomplished in wrestling, that political interest hasn’t gone anywhere. He went on to reflect on how differently politics was viewed during his college years, pointing to a moment that stuck with him during the 2000 U.S. presidential election.

“I still have those political aspirations. I love everything about politics, and so many people started following it about 10–11 years ago, but my—like, it gets a little crazy with some people now. In college, there was a tie for the presidential election—there was a tie in 2000—and nobody cared on my campus because nobody gave a damn about it. And now too many people might care about it.”

Nemeth described how surreal that moment felt at the time, especially given how little attention it got from people around him. Even now, Nemeth says he actively keeps himself informed, continuing to study law and politics in his downtime.

“So it was funny—there was a tie, and I’m like, ‘Guys, there’s a tie.’ Nobody in my house cared. I had a class called The Presidency that was doing a 40-page thing on the follow-up of the entire election, and we were turning it in the day after the election, but they didn’t have a winner. So it was so funny. I’m like, ‘This is unprecedented—there’s a tie.’ The 13 people in my class cared, and nobody else on campus did. So I love politics. I still follow the law. I get certain ‘laws for dummies’ books, and that’s something I like to read in between, just to stay sharp and learn as much as I possibly can.”

And when it comes to actually making the jump, he didn’t hesitate—saying it’s still very much on the table, with a specific goal in mind: “So yes, I absolutely would still love to do that, and I feel like that would be something that I could very, very well do—some good, maybe for Cleveland down the line.”

If his comments are any indication, the next chapter could take him far beyond the ring. With a clear interest in law, government, and public service, the idea of him stepping into politics might not be as far-fetched as it once seemed. If Nic Nemeth does make that move, it wouldn’t be the first time a wrestling star crossed over into politics—but it might be one of the most deliberate transitions yet.

Do you think Nic Nemeth could realistically succeed in politics after wrestling, or is this one career jump too far? Let us know your thoughts below.