Kliq This: The Kevin Nash Podcast

• Contract Negotiations

  This week on Kliq This, Kevin Nash sits down with Sean Oliver and opens up about the toll of endless travel, film shoots that collapse before they even start, and the kind of business dealings that make you wonder how anyone keeps their sanity. The conversation doesn’t stay surface level for long—it turns into a raw look at the grind, the frustration, and the strange balance of chasing opportunity while trying not to get taken for a ride From movie productions falling apart in Syracuse to Comic Con appearances overseas, Kevin pulls the curtain back on what it really feels like when you’re promised one thing but handed something very different. Money, contracts, and broken deals aren’t just business—they’re battles over respect, loyalty, and how much your name is worth in a world that rarely plays fair But the episode isn’t just about numbers and negotiations. There are detours into locker rooms that smelled like desperation, NBA salaries that make today’s contracts look surreal, and even Brett Hart invoking Kevin’s name in ways that spark a whole new discussion about loyalty and perception inside the wrestling world As the talk deepens, Nash lays bare his complicated relationship with WWE, what kept him loyal longer than he expected, and the point at which loyalty turns into leverage. Questions about who should lead the company in the future, whether Sean Michaels could ever step into Triple H’s shoes, and how friendships change the way business gets done all find their way into the mix By the time the conversation wraps, you’re left with more than just stories. You’re left with a glimpse into the psychology of contracts, the unspoken cost of fame, and the kind of perspective that only comes from surviving decades at the top of two industries that chew people up. It’s not nostalgia, it’s not bitterness—it’s Kevin Nash talking plainly about the price of playing the game BlueChew-Visit BlueChew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code NASH -- just pay $5 shipping. Get Blitzed-Save 15% at Get-Blitzed.com by entering the code KLIQ at checkout. TUSHY-Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off Tushy with the code KLIQ at hellotushy.com/KLIQ #tushypod StopBox-Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code NASH at https://stopboxusa.com/NASH #stopboxpod CarGurus-#1 most visited car shopping site. Shop from millions of cars to find your best deal. CarGurus.com DripDrop-DripDrop is doctor-developed, proven fast hydration.Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to dripdrop.com and use promo code KLIQ. 00:00 KliqthisTV.com 00:22 SHOW START 00:56 Nash is ALL OVER 04:49 Nash’s movie got shut down 10:00 Cardiologist Visit 12:13 Wales Comic Con 17:05 Kliq This overseas 19:04 Wrestling in Armories 24:56 NBA Salaires 27:12 BREAK DRIP DROP 29:48 Gunther’s Chop 34:58 Nash’s loyalty to WWE 42:15 What if? Nash never left? 50:11 Why LA Knight can’t be a top guy 52:37 BREAK TUSHY 55:24 Shawn Michaels replace HHH? 59:42 The PEE Episode 01:02:18 No wrestler has ever puked 01:04:46 Madden Summerall 01:08:39 “Make Sure Nash is saved.” 01:13:43 Hulk is Laughing 01:15:01 replace the cushion 01:16:57 BREAK StopBox 01:22:01 Tal from Israel 01:23:24 KTSHOP 01:23:39 WHO asked Brock Lesnar to come back? 01:29:10 Karrion Kross released? 01:33:36 WWE Unreal 01:35:20 Back to Kross 01:44:39 BREAK CarGurus 01:47:51 Lababus 01:49:16 FL vs NJ 01:52:24 BREAK GET BLITZED 01:54:17 BREAK BLUECHEW 01:56:56 MJ with Hogan 01:58:00 LFG 01:58:46 NWO Membership or fan club? 01:59:49 Fantasy matchup today 02:01:00 ICP Book 02:01:33 SiriusXM/Howard Stern 02:03:09 Jackie Robinson 02:04:00 Jackie Robinson 02:06:06 Austin on this show? 02:07:15 “Missed The Exit” for Scott Hall 02:08:52 OUTRO

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• Traffic Problems

  Kevin Nash has told a lot of wild road stories over the years, but this week may have topped them all. What started as a trip to say goodbye to Hulk Hogan turned into one of the most chaotic, uncomfortable, and unintentionally hilarious travel days of his life. From Florida traffic hell to an unplanned wardrobe change to an ending no one saw coming, Big Sexy pulls back the curtain in a way only he can. Along the way, Kevin and Sean dig into the strange intersections between wrestling and unexpected celebrity circles, from high-end Italian restaurants to Broadway theaters. It’s a look at the places wrestling fandom turns up that might surprise you… and how those chance encounters can open the oddest of doors. SummerSlam gets a full post-mortem, including Cena’s latest evolution, Punk’s performance, Rollins’ resilience, and a few production choices that drove Kevin nuts. The conversation doesn’t stop there, touching on Jade Cargill’s future, Braun Breakker’s role in Heyman’s faction, and what could be coming next for WWE’s biggest storylines. There’s also talk of billion-dollar business moves, cruise ship horror stories, and why sometimes the “safest” plan in wrestling production is simply putting a roof over the venue. As always, Kevin weaves personal anecdotes with sharp insight, keeping one foot in the locker room and the other firmly planted in the real world. By the time the episode wraps, you’ll have laughed, cringed, and maybe learned a few things you didn’t know about road survival, wrestling politics, and human nature. And yes, the legendary “PissPants” tale will be burned into your brain forever. True Classic-Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/KLIQ ! #trueclassicpod Magic Spoon-Get $5 off your next order at MagicSpoon.com/KLIQ Cash App-Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/3v6om02z #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Mando-Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code KLIQ at shopmando.com! #mandopod The Perfect Jean-F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code KLIQ15 at theperfectjean.nyc/KLIQ15 #theperfectjeanpod Get Blitzed-Save 15% at Get-Blitzed.com by entering the code KLIQ at checkout. 00:00 Kliq This #162: PissPants 04:30 Carbone 08:27 Supper 09:51 Driving to Hogan’s funeral 18:27 Arriving at the Funeral 21:04 Driving back from Hulk Hogan’s funeral 26:34 peeing himself 37:28 spraying for the smell 41:49 Celeb Pee 43:18 Hogan’s Funeral 44:07 Open Caskets 48:53 People Speaking at the Funeral 50:31 Brooke Hogan 51:14 BREAK TRUE CLASSIC 55:29 The food on Norwegian Cruiselines 58:59 “the only podcast reaction and remembrance I cared to hear.” 01:00:11 “R.I.P. Hulk. From a Black Man” 01:00:29 “Kev’s helps many of us in our lives find motivation to keep moving forward.” 01:03:13 “Like Kevin giving Terry's eulogy.” 01:03:29 ”Sean would you have loved the opportunity to be Nash or diesels manager?” 01:04:26 John Cena Babyface turn 01:07:01 Gunther/Punk/Rollins 01:09:40 Brock Lesnar 01:10:14 SS25's production 01:14:59 WWE ESPN $1.6bb 01:18:29 BREAK MAGIC SPOON 01:20:33 Stephanie McMahon 01:23:00 KliqThisTV.com 01:23:17 KliqThisShop.com 01:23:41 Cena’s remaining dates 01:25:50 LA Knight’s role 01:27:40 Jade is a HEEL 01:30:19 What to do with “The Vision” 01:36:23 BREAK CASH APP 01:39:26 Nigerian Prince 01:40:52 RFK Jrs niece Zoe Hines was at the Summerslam tryout 01:41:53 DEAR SEXY 01:42:20 BREAK MANDO 01:45:12 Shower size on Cruise Ship 01:46:43 DEAR SEXY #1 01:50:59 DEAR SEXY #2 01:53:39 BREAK THE PERFECT JEAN 01:56:42 BREAK GET BLITZED 01:58:50 ASKNASH 01:59:11 Rock/Hogan 01:59:57 Does the NWO have a member card? 02:01:09 Cody Hall NJPW? 02:01:57 Pearl Jam songs 02:04:11 “frozen shoulder” 02:05:15 OUTRO

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• BEST OF The Pre Show

  Step behind the curtain and slip into the green-room chaos that only the 11SOFT club normally hears. This “Best of the Pre-Show” mixtape stitches together those hot-mike minutes when Kevin Nash, Sean Oliver and the full Kliq brain-trust empty the chamber before the red light blinks. It is unfiltered locker-room humor, half-baked concepts and very real belly laughs… all finally set loose. Ever wondered how a Gaylord Perry Man of the Year trophy, Bea Arthur, and a Florida cop-battling “multitasker” could all end up in the same awards show pitch? The gang’s year-end brainstorm session is here, and it is gloriously off the rails. Sprinkle in a live critique of Mandy Rose’s infamous “menu” and you begin to understand why these warm-ups sometimes eclipse the main program. Dave Meltzer’s legendary paper tsunami office gets roasted in real time, complete with a forensic breakdown of his CRT monitor and Rolodex. From there the conversation ricochets to Corey Graves conspiracy theories, Pat McAfee’s chaos energy, and a fantasy booking detour that leaves even Big Kev shaking his head. No topic is safe and every punchline lands stiff. Kevin’s own life shows up too. You will hear the most honest play-by-play ever given of the IVF “walk of shame” and learn why a $4,500 two-night SummerSlam package made him reach for hazard pay. Add a side order of AEW attendance math, a cameo by Gain the Pride-Flag Kane, and a surprise ten-grand payday story for Mick Foley and you have the entire spectrum of wrestling’s weirdest corners. This sampler is a love letter to the diehards who live for inside jokes and deep-cut lore. If you crack a smile here, imagine catching it live with the crew every week. Hit play, take the ride, then decide whether you are ready to join the 11SOFT club and hear tomorrow’s insanity before anyone else. Get Blitzed-Save 15% at Get-Blitzed.com by entering the code KLIQ at checkout. BlueChew-Visit BlueChew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code NASH -- just pay $5 shipping. Magic Spoon Get $5 off your next order at MagicSpoon.com/KLIQ TUSHY Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off Tushy with the code KLIQ at hellotushy.com/KLIQ #tushypod 00:00 Kliq This #161: BEST OF The Pre Show 00:56 INTRO 03:12 Clip #1: “The Totally Real Year-End Awards” (#025) 12:27 BREAK GET BLITZED 14:11 Clip #2: "Mandy's menu" (KT025) 25:40 BREAK BLUECHEW 36:19 Clip #3: “Meltzer's Desk” (#029) 41:27 Clip #4: Work or Shoot? Corey Graves Rumors & the McAfee Effect (#031) 50:30 Clip #5: “Petco Survivor Series and SummerSlam Goes Two Nights” (#142) 01:01:15 BREAK MAGIC SPOON 01:03:06 Clip #6: $4,500 SummerSlam Seats (#147) 01:12:15 Clip #7: “IVF Adventures and Teaching Moments” (#103) 01:18:33 Clip #8: “AEW Attendance Talk” (#067) 01:25:07 BREAK TUSHY 01:27:47 Clip #9: "Mick Foley getting a surprise $10k check" (#151) 01:40:11 OUTRO

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• Hulk Hogan

  This week’s episode of Kliq This was meant to be something completely different. But when news breaks that big, there’s no way to ignore it. Kevin Nash and Sean Oliver react in real time to the reported death of Hulk Hogan, a man whose shadow looms large not only over professional wrestling, but over Kevin’s own career. What starts as a tribute quickly turns into something much deeper, much more personal. Kevin doesn’t just reflect on Hogan’s legacy, he walks us through the first time they met, the political chaos surrounding Hogan’s refusal to put Bret Hart over, and the tension that once simmered between them behind the scenes. He opens up about loyalty, mistrust, and those small moments where trust is earned in the ring—like grabbing a handful of tights to protect a legend’s ego after a clean powerbomb. As the episode moves through Hogan’s WCW run and the birth of the NWO, Kevin gets candid about the business decisions and creative pivots that made it all work. From backstage politics to ringside storytelling, he makes it clear how close the whole thing came to never happening. There's a real sense of how risky it was to turn the industry's biggest babyface into its most infamous heel. The conversation shifts again, this time into complicated territory. Sean and Kevin don't sidestep the controversies surrounding Hogan’s personal life and public perception. They grapple with tough questions: How do we separate the artist from the art? Can redemption be earned? And who really has the right to draw that line? Whether you're a lifelong Hulkamaniac, a diehard member of the IWC, or just someone who respects the grind, this episode delivers something raw, real, and unexpected. It’s not just about Hogan—it’s about memory, mortality, and the business of pro wrestling as seen through the eyes of someone who lived it alongside the most polarizing figure the sport has ever known. DripDrop: DripDrop is doctor-developed, proven fast hydration. Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to dripdrop.com and use promo code KLIQ. MyBookie: Sign up for My Bookie at https://mybookie.website/joinwithKLIQ with code KLIQ and we'll back you on your first deposit. $100 gets you $50. $200 gets you $100. BlueChew: Visit BlueChew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code NASH — just pay $5 shipping. Ridge: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code KLIQ at https://ridge.com/KLIQ #Ridgepod CarGurus: #1 most visited car shopping site. Shop from millions of cars to find your best deal. CarGurus.com 00:00 INTRO 01:18 Hulk Hogan Passing 02:15 Getting the news 04:46 The Immortal" Hulk Hogan 06:03 People have been Kayfabing Kev about HH's health 08:32 First working with Hulk Hogan 12:17 BREAK DRIPDROP 14:20 First time seeing Hulk Hogan 16:51 Hogan not wanting to put over Bret Hart in 1993 19:40 Leaving WWF for WCW 22:46 BREAK MYBOOKIE 24:35 Hulk Hogan is the 3rd man! 26:09 Hulk Hogan in WCW as a babyface 28:17 Could Hogan have left wrestling for good? 31:25 What the locker room thought of Hulk Hogan  34:32 That was my finish 37:52 Cornette and the tennis racket 38:25 First NWO promo with Hulk Hogan 39:21 "The NWO Were Outlaws" 44:01 BREAK BLUECHEW 45:27 HH staying relevant 49:54 Having a run with Hulk Hogan made good money 51:38 Grabbing a handful of trunks 53:31 Hogan/Rock 59:21 BREAK RIDGE 01:01:06 Hulk Hogan's toughness 01:02:18 How Hulk Hogan got himself over 01:03:39 The Epstein Files 01:06:52 The Controversy 01:10:21 BREAK Get Blitzed 01:11:52 Where does the artist start and the art begin?  01:14:17 The Tape 01:19:09 The Trump Endorsement 01:21:56 BREAK CARGURUS 01:24:29 Death Threats on Twitter 01:26:12 How WWE handled HH's death 01:29:03 The Mortality Check  01:33:04 "Lay off the man" 01:34:30 What would you have said to Hulk Hogan  01:35:24 Eric Bischoff

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• Goldberg gets his 1/2 Bouquet of Flowers

  Kevin Nash and Sean Oliver hit the studio with fresh takes on Goldberg’s farewell, a send-off that has fans split down the middle. Is it a fitting salute or a reminder of what could have been? You will hear why Big Sexy thinks the answer is hidden between nostalgia and new blood. This week’s chatter veers from Jelly Roll’s surprise appearance in wrestling circles to the ongoing saga of Seth Rollins’ injured knee. Expect sharp opinions on Bron Breakker’s rocket ride up the RAW depth chart and a few stories you have never heard about ladder-match nightmares. Raquel Rodriguez finally wrestled like a giant, and Kevin has plenty to say about what took so long. Roman Reigns breaks out a pair of Jordans that nearly steal the show, while Bayley sneaks into MVP contention in classic “take your moment” fashion. Drop your thoughts in the comments and tell us if Bill deserved a full bouquet or if half was more than enough. We are waiting to hear your hottest takes, so do not hold back. Hit play, smash that like button, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. For ad-free audio and live tapings join the 11Soft Club at KliqThisTV.com, and grab your official merch at KliqThisShop.com to rep the Kliq wherever you roam. IndaCloud-If you’re 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping @IndaCloud with code KLIQ at https://inda.shop/KLIQ ! #indacloudpod Cash App-Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/3v6om02z #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. The Perfect Jean-F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code KLIQ15 at theperfectjean.nyc/KLIQ15 #theperfectjeanpod StopBox-Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code NASH at https://stopboxusa.com/NASH #stopboxpod BlueChew-Visit BlueChew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code NASH -- just pay $5 shipping. Brunt-Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code KLIQ at https://bruntworkwear.com/KLIQ #Bruntpod 00:00 KliqThistv.com  00:22 SHOW START 00:56 Jelly Roll 03:17 Goldberg Snubbed 16:49 BREAK INDACLOUD 19:20 BACK TO Jelly Roll 22:17 Messing up a take 25:54 Ad placements on the Canvas 32:46 Netflix competitors 34:28 No other podcasts 34:45 Ozzy/Sabbath show 37:42 Sinatra Live 40:14 the awkward moment 40:48 Anyone else feel like it’s all matches, no story lately? 41:46 Rollins injury 46:54 Beating Goldberg’s Streak 52:42 I love that Kevin stood up for Taker 53:52 KTTV 55:08 KLIQTHISSHOP.COM 55:32 BREAK STOPBOX 59:22 Bron Breakker gets his 01:03:39 Raquel needs to work big 01:06:55 Bronson Reed reacts to the music not the guy 01:09:45 Sushi 01:10:24 Rhea vs Naomi vs Iyo 01:11:16 Trish Stratus vs Tiffany Stratton  01:11:54 Nikki Bella 01:13:24 Maxinne Dupri and Sol Ruca 01:15:34 Bayley 01:17:39 Alundra Blaze 01:19:22 Gage AJ Goldberg 01:21:59 Retirement matches 01:22:54 Constant Tension in the gym 01:24:44 BREAK The Perfect Jean 01:27:06 1 Million deportations this year?  01:38:38 FL vs NJ 01:41:23 BREAK BRUNT 01:44:01 Dissolving shoes 01:47:13 BREAK BLUECHEW 01:49:23 ASK NASH 01:49:36 Roman Too Soon 01:49:59 Disney World Beer 01:50:53 Ring Finger Tattoo 01:52:02 Training against bodyweight vs lifting 01:53:29 Sinners song  01:53:53 Goldberg speech 01:56:52 Nash’s last match 02:00:05 Sting as the 3rd man? 02:00:53 OUTRO

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