Nic Nemeth has revealed that his career ambitions extend far beyond professional wrestling, with political office remaining a serious long-term goal. The TNA star opened up about his future plans during a recent appearance on the Generation of Wrestling podcast.
Nemeth, known to WWE fans as Dolph Ziggler, explained that he mapped out an ambitious 20-year plan while attending Kent State University. That roadmap included becoming a lawyer, winning multiple World Championships, competing in MMA, hosting Saturday Night Live, and eventually entering politics.
20 years ago, the plan was to be pre-law at Kent State, 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 said. "I still have those political aspirations.
Political Passion Remains Strong
The former WWE Champion discussed his long-standing interest in politics and law, noting how public engagement with political issues has evolved dramatically since his college days. He recalled the 2000 presidential election tie, which fascinated him despite widespread campus apathy at the time.
I love everything about politics, and so many people started following it about 10-11 years ago," Nemeth explained. "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. Now, too many people might care about it.
Nemeth revealed he continues to study law in his spare time, reading legal textbooks to stay informed and sharp. He specifically mentioned Cleveland as a potential starting point for his political career.
I still follow the law. I get certain laws for like dummies books, and that's something I like to read in between to stay smart with everything and learn as much as I possibly can," he said. "Yes, I absolutely would still love to do that, and I feel like that would be something that I could very well do some good, maybe for Cleveland down the line.
Nemeth currently competes for TNA Wrestling after departing WWE in 2023. He has held the TNA World Championship and continues to work as one of the promotion's top stars.
