- Born
- Nicknames
- Nova
- Supernova
- Hollywood Nova
- Simon Dean
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Mike Bucci was born on June 5, 1972 in Toms River, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor and manager, known for Fighting the Fire (2024), WWE Smackdown! (1999) and Eastern Championship Wrestling (1993). He is married to Melissa.
- SpouseMelissa(? - present)
- Finishing move: Kryptonite Krunch
- Trademark move: Deep Impact (Double Arm Facebuster)
- Finishing move (as Simon Dean): Simonizer (Modified Spinning Leghook Fireman's Carry Slam)
- Trademark move (as Simon Dean): Curb Stomp (Modified Deathlock Surfboard with a Stomp to the back of his opponent, forcing their head into the mat)
- Trademark move (as Simon Dean): Modified Facebusters, the opponent's head is caught between Dean's legs as he performs push-ups
- Is widely acknowledged as the innovator of several moves used by wrestlings's top stars.
- Twin brother Don is also involved in professional wrestling. He is a manager/promoter known as Donnie B.
- In April 2002, Nova signs a developmental deal with the WWF/E.
- In June 2004, Mike was promoted to the role of "assistant booker" in Ohio Valley Wrestling to learn more about the creative process.
- January 30, 2003 at a WWE Velocity Taping, Nova debuts on WWE TV using his real name Mike Bucci, getting defeated by Jamie Noble.
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