Kevin Nash addressed recent comments made by Bret Hart, in which Hart alleged that Vince McMahon and Shawn Michaels were lovers during the mid-1990s. Nash, who served as Michaels’ on-screen bodyguard and was a close personal friend during that era, rejected the validity of Hart’s claims.
On the Kliq This podcast, Nash cited his constant presence around Michaels during the years in question as evidence against the allegation.
“I spent the better part of three years of my life with Shawn Michaels, and I never remember having a double knockout with Vince during any of our travel,” Nash stated. He added that the only time he recalled seeing Vince McMahon in a non-work setting with the group was during a specific meeting regarding a potential strike in Indianapolis.
Nash argued that the “Kliq”—the backstage group including Nash, Michaels, Triple H, Scott Hall, and Sean Waltman—maintained a high level of transparency with one another. He suggested that if such a relationship existed, it would have been known within their circle.
“Not only would we have known, but there’s just no way that that it would be… he couldn’t ever tell anybody,” Nash said, implying that keeping such a secret would have been impossible given their dynamic.
Addressing Bret Hart’s Stance
The conversation shifted to the broader context of Bret Hart’s continued public comments regarding the Montreal Screwjob and the personalities involved. Nash expressed a desire for the parties involved to move past the events of 1997.
“Please somebody get the f*** over that,” Nash remarked regarding the ongoing discourse surrounding the Screwjob.
Nash acknowledged the personal tragedies Hart has faced, including the death of his brother Owen Hart and his stroke, but maintained that the specific comments regarding Michaels and McMahon were unfounded. “I don’t know why he said what he said about Shawn. I don’t in any form or fashion agree an iota that there’s any truth to that,” Nash stated. “I don’t know why he did it, but that’s for Bret to deal with”.
Rumors Regarding Ultimate Warrior
During the discussion, the podcast touched on other persistent rumors from that era of professional wrestling, specifically those involving The Ultimate Warrior and Vince McMahon. Nash mentioned that he had heard various stories from Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake but declined to elaborate on them.
“I’m just not going to say anything derogatory about anybody that’s deceased,” Nash stated, adhering to a policy of not speaking ill of those who cannot defend themselves. He clarified his position on the rumors regarding Warrior, stating, “I didn’t buy that s*** when I heard it”.
Vince McMahon’s Business Acumen
Despite the personal nature of the allegations discussed, Nash took time to acknowledge Vince McMahon’s business capabilities. He referenced an archival interview with a young Steve Austin to illustrate the separation between personal feelings and professional respect.
“He said they’re giving word association, and he says Vince McMahon… ‘Don’t particularly f***ing like him, but goddamn pretty much closest to a genius that I’ve ever met,'” Nash recalled.
Nash pointed out McMahon’s ability to capitalize on the controversy of the Montreal Screwjob by transitioning it into the “Mr. McMahon” character, which became the primary antagonist of the Attitude Era. “He takes a situation and makes it to the greatest advantage possible,” Nash observed, crediting McMahon with turning a legitimate crisis into a profitable storyline.
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