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In this candid episode of "Kliq This," titled "Criticizing AEW is TOO EASY," hosts Kevin Nash and Sean Oliver take a no-holds-barred approach to discussing the current state of All Elite Wrestling (AEW). They begin with some light-hearted banter and quickly dive into critiquing AEW's handling of storylines and character development, suggesting that AEW's creative direction often misses the mark.

Kevin Nash vehemently critiques specific AEW talent and decisions by the promotion's leadership, pointing out what he perceives as a lack of depth and authenticity in the wrestling characters and story arcs. Sean Oliver adds to the conversation by reflecting on the business aspects and fan reception, providing a broader view of the wrestling industry's challenges.

Throughout the episode, Nash and Oliver also reminisce about past wrestling eras, comparing them to today's scene, and debate what makes effective wrestling storytelling. They engage in a thorough analysis of AEW's strategy, offering alternative approaches and discussing the potential for improvement.

Listeners of "Kliq This" will find Nash and Oliver's perspectives filled with insider knowledge, blunt assessments, and a passion for professional wrestling. This episode serves as a provocative critique aimed at stirring discussion among fans and insiders alike about the future directions AEW and professional wrestling as a whole could take.

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00:00 SHOW START
01:16 How Jarring are we at 6a?
02:22 Mike Lindell
03:39 Laguradia Airport
06:37 Baseball Game
08:17 Tony Khan disagrees with you about current wrestling
15:20 Challenging Shane Taylor to a Body-Building Competition
23:22 How do you book Cody Rhodes as the workhorse champion
30:33 The WWE Shape vs the AEW shape
33:29 Subjective mindset and not a one-sided WWE/HHH paycheck opinion
34:39 Bring back Brawl For All
37:03 Elite can beat down the owner and all is fine?
37:41 WHY is TK booking the show?
42:04 un-hygienic kitchen
43:15 How can you mention “tax the corporations“ and “corporate greed” in the same sentence?
45:05 BREAK MODERN MANIA WRESTLING
47:17 WHY Nash didn’t have abs?
49:44 Mahomes and Logan Paul
51:27 Stephanie McMahon on TV again
54:39 JEFF HARDY CLEARED TO RETURN TO RING BY AEW
55:44 WWE, Amazon Refute Report That Dwayne Johnson Is Unprofessional: "Ridiculous and False"
59:07 CHUCK BERRY TOLERATING THE BEATLE’S WIFE
59:42 BREAK ROCKET MONEY
01:01:49 Yoko Ono Chuck Berry
01:03:59 Florida Man vs Jersey Guy
01:09:41 BREAK Get Blitzed
01:12:23 Gathering of the Juggalos
01:13:58 ASK NASH
01:14:10 Weirdest thing to sign
01:16:08 Powerbombed the Fresno Bulldog
01:16:50 Kermit Washington
01:21:32 Norm Nixon
01:21:46 Elvin Hayes
01:23:29 03-04 Lakers
01:23:59 VKM Impressions
01:25:41 Hot Ones?
01:26:41 SNACKS
01:28:10 Oliver’s Daughter got the LEAD
01:28:48 ketchup on a good steak
01:31:13 Most Valuable in ring item
01:32:48 FUBU Gear
01:33:50 BF is Friends with their Ex?
01:35:10 Steve Blackman
01:36:40 OUTRO
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In this episode of Kliq This, titled "The Khan Job," Kevin Nash and Sean Oliver discuss the ramifications of Tony Khan's decision to feature himself in a controversial on-camera segment in AEW, as well as the earlier decision to air footage of the CM Punk altercation. They critique the choice to broadcast these incidents, debating its potential damage to the promotion’s reputation and its impact on fan perceptions and trust.

The hosts express concern about the blurring lines between reality and kayfabe, and how such decisions could alienate viewers by undermining the narrative coherence and authenticity expected in professional wrestling. Their conversation explores the long-term consequences these choices might have on AEW’s ability to maintain viewer engagement and loyalty.

Listen to Nash and Oliver as they bring their straightforward and engaging style to this discussion, offering insights into the complexities of wrestling promotion management and the importance of maintaining a credible and respectful relationship with the audience.

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0:00 Kliq This #095
00:57 Weekend--Why don't you go to NY and then AZ
04:27 A LOT of Wrestling Talk this week! Love it!
05:42 WWE’s IR problem
06:06 Sheamus
08:39 These graphics are hilarious
09:33 Lug nuts off before jacking the car up
10:21 Very cool of you to actually look at AEW
11:53 Stanley Cup Playoffs
16:46 Can’t believe Mark Gormley got a feature.
17:40 RAW's 3-month hiatus
18:49 WWE’s Machine
20:40 Value in Russo?
26:04 BREAK ROCKET MONEY
27:55 KTTV
28:20 RAW REVIEW
30:47 AEW's BELTS
33:19 Low Rating
33:50 Tony Khan was attacked by Jack Perry and the Bucks
43:14 WHO could TK sign to make an impact?
48:37 BAD SELLING
53:53 Will Osprey should be used sparingly?
59:22 Von Wagner Released
01:02:29 Trump catch and release trial
01:05:16 COLLEGE CAMPUSES AND PROTESTS
01:08:18 Israel Aid
01:12:12 We NEED to tax corporations
01:16:27 WWF’s 90-day notice
01:18:05 BREAK BLUECHEW
01:19:31 The TAP OUT SAMURAI COP
01:22:42 DEAR SEXY: My sister in Law is too rich
01:26:13 DEAR SEXY: Cookies from a filthy Kitchen
01:27:51 ASKNASH
01:28:02 Unionization of wrestlers
01:29:28 “I’m just a person, a human, just like you, relax!”
01:30:57 Worker's Handshakes
01:31:33 Wealth of the Vatican
01:32:09 90s LA Kings
01:32:31 How big is Kevin’s hog?
01:33:20 Truman Capote
01:34:10 What did you tell people when they saw you on the road?
01:35:23 NIL overturning vacancies
01:35:46 Weinstein's conviction overturned
01:37:05 OUTRO
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In this revealing episode of Kliq This, Kevin Nash and Sean Oliver discuss a wide range of wrestling-related topics, from fan interactions and media engagement to the inner workings of the industry. They offer insights into the complexities of maintaining a public persona, the impact of social media on wrestling, and the dynamics of AEW and WWE production and presentation. The conversation takes a deeper dive into wrestling's evolution, highlighting the shift from edgy, unpredictable storytelling to a more restrained, contemporary approach. Through anecdotes involving notable wrestlers and reflections on recent events such as CM Punk's altercation at AEW, Nash and Oliver critique the current state of wrestling content and management decisions. They explore the implications of controversial actions on a promotion's reputation and its relationship with fans, emphasizing the importance of creativity and connection in the wrestling world. This episode mixes humor, personal experiences, and a critique of the wrestling industry's current trajectory.


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0:00 Kliq This #094
00:34 GAY Pickup?
01:42 Will Osprey's comments made news
03:32 Kevin Nash’s NYC Meet and Greet
05:38 Is AC still happening?
11:04 Grandma Robinson
11:58 Sean Oliver Tattoo
12:53 That thumbnail, that looked like Simply Red's Mick Hucknall
14:20 Childhood friends
14:47 AEW can only draw well in the UK
16:39 Did Nash give AEW any feedback?
21:07 The Genesis of AEW
22:49 The Young Bucks are no longer in shape
24:49 HOW does AEW refresh itself?
29:53 Jericho/Hook
34:01 BREAK Mando
38:38 Internet is gonna come for Kev about Hook
39:28 Oklahoma Commission vs Nyla Rose
44:50 Shane Talyor vs Orange Cassidy
46:44 Will Osprey is THE GUY
48:41 The failed logic of 6 man tag matches
50:12 The PIP
53:22 BACK TO Will Osprey
57:11 TK thought it “Made Sense” to use the Jack Perry footage
01:02:17 RAW this week felt like a week off
01:03:03 Cody and Jay in-ring
01:03:59 Bloodline Rules?
01:06:47 When is CM Punk coming back?
01:10:38 R-Truth’s Presentation
01:12:29 Ron Simmons becoming World Champion
01:15:08 Booker T
01:16:26 Kick Outs
01:21:32 IS Rhea Ripley really hurt?
01:23:56 Beating the Head Shrinkers for the Tag Titles
01:27:13 CAN we do the attitude Era today?
01:29:48 Cody vs LA Knight or AJ Styles when AJ Styles already lost to LA Knight
01:32:15 BREAK Manscaped
01:35:03 The TAP OUT “Without You” by Mark Gormley
01:36:56 FLORIDA MAN or JERSEY GUY
01:40:12 Lake Mead Trail Rocks
01:43:25 BREAK GET BLITZED
01:46:44 BREAK BLUECHEW
01:48:39 ASKNASH
01:48:49 NWO vs DX?
01:50:27 Wedding Song
01:51:56 Dead or Alive: Detroit Tigers addition
01:52:36 Word Association
01:52:44 Danhausen
01:52:57 Barry Wyndham
01:53:03 Rikishi
01:53:06 Harley Race
01:54:20 Billy Gunn
01:54:50 Kayfabe Commentaries with Bruno and Harley
01:56:52 COULD You be a trump juror
01:59:20 New Shoot interviews?
02:00:05 August 12, 2045 next solar eclipse
02:00:38 Eric Bischoff’s beer
02:01:08 NBA Playoff picks
02:02:58 OUTRO
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In this compelling episode of Kliq This, titled "The CM Punk Tussle," Kevin Nash and Sean Oliver offer a critical analysis of CM Punk’s altercation at AEW. They scrutinize AEW’s decision to air the incident, arguing it was a poor choice that did not deliver the expected impact and debating its implications on AEW's image and reputation. Nash and Oliver express their dismay over how the event was presented as a major exclusive, yet failed to meet the hype, reflecting on the broader effects such missteps could have on viewer trust and promotion strategies.

The hosts also delve into the handling of the incident by AEW management, discussing the long-term effects such controversial decisions can have on a wrestling promotion's relationship with its audience and wrestlers. They bring their straightforward and often humorous commentary style to dissect how the situation could have been managed better, and what it says about the current state of wrestling promotions.

Tune in to this episode of Kliq This for a deep dive into the CM Punk tussle at AEW, where Kevin Nash and Sean Oliver pull no punches in their detailed discussion of one of wrestling’s most controversial moments.

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00:00 PROBLEMATIC?
02:52 John Wayne Gacy
03:14 OJ Simpson
06:49 The Haunting
09:15 Jack Perry vs CM Punk backstage fight
18:26 Can only sell out in London
20:11 WHY this week?
21:49 Lisa Wolfe RENTED Tuxedos
24:06 Will Osprey’s GRIND
28:52 LA Knight and AJ had a great match and AJ lost on the only BFT delivered
30:07 WHY Cody Rhodes didn't blade
32:01 Charles Robinson
33:06 I feel more wrestlers need to take his advice on psychology.
34:42 Dumb Voters
40:57 Kliq F’N This
42:13 unrealistic strikes
46:14 BREAK MANDO
49:32 KTTV.com
51:32 RIPLEY
52:13 TAKER WAS SUPPOSED TO BE AUSTIN
59:11 Wives of wrestling fans
01:00:31 Our audience is HIGH BROW
01:05:54 Bad Boy Bubby
01:12:06 Nash’s Age Spots
01:17:13 BREAK ROCKET MONEY
01:19:09 WHERE is the PHOTO?
01:20:21 Glen Goza Blockbuster opening at Cotton Bowl
01:22:46 FLORIDA MAN or JERSEY GUY DISNEY EDITION
01:25:13 “I Go to the strip club for the Steak”
01:30:00 BREAK Get Blitzed
01:32:36 Was Nash Different tonight?
01:37:42 new movie Civil War?
01:39:32 any wrestler you wouldn’t wanna get in a shoot fight with during your career?
01:41:42 Did anyone not take a joke?
01:44:13 Chevy Lumina with Stone Cold
01:45:24 Detroit Sign
01:47:39 Wrestler Handshakes
01:51:02 Jen’s Retirement
01:51:52 Yuba County 5
01:53:10 Nash Pees again
01:55:27 There is no place Nash can go where he won’t get noticed
01:56:53 the invention of A NEgative blood
01:58:53 OUTRO
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In this riveting episode of Kliq This, titled "Wrestlemania XL Recap," Kevin Nash and Sean Oliver offer their unique takes on the sensational highlights and lowlights of Wrestlemania XL. They dive deep into the gritty details of the showdown between Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre, dissecting the strategic maneuvers and the intense action that defined this clash of titans. Nash and Oliver don't hold back as they analyze the performances, critiquing both the missteps and the masterstrokes that made this match unforgettable.
The episode also turns the spotlight on the epic encounter between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes, where the legacy of two of wrestling's most storied families was on full display. Nash and Oliver unpack the emotional weight of this bout, discussing the psychological warfare and physical toll taken on both competitors as they battled for supremacy in the ring.
Listeners will also get a behind-the-scenes look at the unexpected moments that caught everyone off guard, including the surprise appearances and the shocking outcomes that left fans buzzing. From the high-flying moves to the devastating slams, Nash and Oliver cover it all, offering their seasoned perspectives on the spectacle that is Wrestlemania XL.
Don't miss this episode of Kliq This for an in-depth recap of Wrestlemania XL, featuring keen insights, raw opinions, and the kind of wrestling analysis only Nash and Oliver can provide. Subscribe now to step into the ring with two legends as they break down the biggest wrestling event of the year.

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🎙️ Journey back in time with Kevin Nash and Sean Oliver in a thought-provoking episode of Kliq This titled "BACK AND TO THE LEFT." This episode plunges into the murky waters of one of history's most debated events – the Kennedy assassination. With the blend of humor and curiosity that only Nash and Oliver can deliver, they dissect a variety of theories surrounding that fateful day in Dallas, navigating through the labyrinth of conspiracy theories with a fresh lens. From discussing a compelling documentary they stumbled upon to examining the technicalities of the Zapruder film and the infamous "back and to the left" moment, Kevin and Sean engage in a riveting dialogue that challenges the official narrative. They also touch upon the implications of such conspiracies on public trust and how these narratives have evolved over the years. Tune into Kliq This for an episode that not only entertains but invites you to question the stories we are told. Subscribe now and delve into the enigma of the Kennedy assassination with insights and reflections that could only come from the minds of Nash and Oliver.

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00:00 Kennedy Assasination
12:50 What do THEY not want you to know?
13:01 The Friendly Fire Theory
18:02 ALL the reasons JFK could have been murdered
22:53 On the way back from a holiday in Poland
23:09 please give a raise to whoever wrote the description for this episode.
28:53 "4 out of 5 doctors who smoke smoke Camel brand cigarettes. Shouldn't you?"
33:02 Is WWE getting Edgier?
35:50 CM Punk commentating?
37:11 Portofinos
38:51 How early is too early for dinner?
44:22 Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card
46:12 Nash’s low spending
48:40 Nash’s Wife’s hip
01:11:52 Kevin Nash at a Wal-Mart
01:21:55 Selling his Bronco
01:24:57 BREAK BLUECHEW
01:26:38 DEAR SEXY: NOT GUILTY AS CHARGED
01:30:47 DEAR SEXY WIFE OF A MAN WITH A "SECRET"
01:33:46 March Sadness FINAL FOUR
01:36:40 NASH has IOWA STATE
01:41:46 BREAK Get Blitzed
01:48:28 ASKNASH
01:48:54 Legends House 2
01:51:24 Walt Disney World trip
01:53:31 Legends Panel
01:55:16 Making fun of Toupes’
01:58:02 Good Foley Stories
02:01:18 Jobbers
02:02:03 Price is Right
02:04:17 Getting H-Bombed
02:08:55 Keep taking Xanax
02:11:25 OUTRO
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