Sports Talent Agent Nick LoPiccolo Turned Down Hook As Client and Explains Why

Nick LoPiccolo isn’t jumping at every hot name in wrestling—and that includes Hook.

While speaking on BodySlam.net’s podcast with Famous Davis, LoPiccolo pulled back the curtain on how he chooses clients, making it clear he’s not chasing hype. Instead, he’s looking at the bigger picture—what a talent can do beyond the ring. That’s when he dropped a surprising admission about Hook.

“I had the opportunity to sign Hook… and I passed. I passed on Hook.”

He didn’t leave it open-ended either. LoPiccolo explained that the decision had nothing to do with talent and everything to do with business fit.

“I had the opportunity to sign Hook… and I passed. I passed on Hook. And it’s not because I don’t think he’s talented… I just didn’t see it from a business standpoint of what I do and what I represent.”

That’s a pretty direct look at how he operates. Hook has built a name for himself in AEW, but LoPiccolo’s mindset is clearly locked on long-term value—things like crossover appeal, branding, and opportunities outside wrestling.

In other words, being over with fans isn’t enough. If it doesn’t line up with his vision, he’s out. That kind of approach might raise eyebrows, especially considering Hook’s rise, but it also shows LoPiccolo isn’t afraid to pass on names others might jump at.

Do you think Nick LoPiccolo made the right call turning down Hook, or is this one that could come back to bite him? Let us know your thoughts.

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