Kevin Nash recently reflected on how a full Kliq storyline could have been developed in WWE, but his leg injury ultimately derailed that opportunity. He recounted telling Vince McMahon directly that such risky actions were exactly how wrestlers end up hurt. Speaking on Kliq This, Nash emphasized that the timing of his injury is what still frustrates him the most.
Nash explained, “It really messed things up because Shawn Michaels had just returned. We might have been able to get Paul to join us and finally pull off a real Kliq angle.” But then his torn quad happened during his first night back from a torn bicep, a comeback scheduled three weeks ahead of when he was actually ready. “I blew my leg out just as Shawn was back in the mix, so that chance was lost,” Nash admitted.
At that time, Nash, Hall, Triple H, and Michaels were all active in WWE simultaneously—a rare overlap that could have been capitalized on for major storytelling. Unfortunately, nothing substantial was built on this because of Nash’s injury. He also revealed a behind-the-scenes story about Disco Inferno having to rush to retrieve his gear for Nash that night, though one knee sleeve was accidentally left behind.
Regarding finances, Nash shared that wrestlers were paid their full salary for six months after an injury, but then were unpaid until they returned. He noted, “I ended up being out for nine months and a week before appearing on TV again, but I still received all my checks.” The Kliq’s on-screen collaboration never truly happened, leaving their famous 1996 Madison Square Garden curtain call as the group’s most notable—and unsanctioned—moment.
Fan Take: This insight from Kevin Nash offers a rare glimpse into how injuries can drastically change wrestling history and storylines. For Fighting fans, it highlights the fine line wrestlers walk between risk and reward—and how one moment can alter the course of the sport’s legacy.
Source: wrestlingnews.co
