Kevin Nash Shares Why The Kliq Had Heat With A Wrestling Legend Over Travel

WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash shed light on the strained relationship between The Kliq—a controversial backstage group—and the late wrestling icon Bam Bam Bigelow.

Speaking on his Kliq This podcast, Kevin Nash discussed how Bigelow took issue with The Kliq’s defiance of wrestling traditions, particularly their disregard for kayfabe.

Bam Bam did not like us. When we got back from Europe, Bigelow says, ‘Hey man, I just want to say that it’s bullshit that we’re supposed to be on heels and babyface busses, and The Kliq, they all just go on one bus because they said ‘Fuck you guys, we’re gonna travel with who we want.’

The Kliq, consisting of Nash, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Scott Hall, and Sean Waltman, was notorious for its influence within WWE during the 1990s. Their choice to travel together, despite the wrestling convention of keeping heels and babyfaces separate outside the ring, sparked controversy. This defiance of kayfabe—wrestling’s long-standing tradition of maintaining the illusion of in-ring rivalries in real life—was seen by some as undermining the industry’s heritage. Bigelow, a product of the mid-1980s wrestling scene where kayfabe was strictly enforced, saw The Kliq’s behaviour as a breach of respect for the business.

What Did Kevin Nash Admit To Doing During His Time With TNA?

Kevin Nash admitted that he was “stoned all the time” whilst he was working with TNA, Nash said that he really enjoyed his time working for TNA because he rarely had to go on the road and that the company filmed their television show just a 68-minute drive from his house. Nash also said that TNA’s management was quite relaxed and even allowed him to take time away to film movies.

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