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Apr 2025
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John Cena’s back on top… and Kevin Nash has thoughts. In this week’s episode, Big Kev breaks down the shockwaves of WrestleMania and why he thinks the ending was more “Hogan in ’96” than the crowd may have realized. From kayfabe power dynamics to merch-moving politics, it’s all under the microscope as Kevin sets the table for what should come next. But before we get into the squared circle, we take a cinematic detour. Michael Mann’s Heat, Kevin Bacon playing a literal devil’s bounty hunter, and how many rewatches does it take to admit Collateral might not hold up? Kev’s got opinions, Sean’s got DVD nostalgia, and somehow Al Pacino ends up with a jobber’s gimmick. Welcome to Kliq This. The boys also break down what it really means to “look like a star” in today’s wrestling climate—whether you’re a 6’10” killer or a 5’1” flipper. Kev doesn’t mince words when comparing Rey Mysterio’s legacy to modern high-flyers, and yes, someone ends up being called a Shetland pony. Is the WWE pricing out the working-class fan? Is Heyman really the MacGuffin that holds the industry together? And why do modern entrances feel more like Coachella sets than fight-night spectacles? Kev walks through the economics, the nostalgia, and the fire (literally) of what makes a great entrance… and why Diesel’s never gotten the love it deserved. And finally, WrestleMania predictions fly fast and furious—including a huge twist involving Cena, Cody, and Paul Heyman. Kev sees the chessboard clearly, even if it ends with someone becoming a “Heyman bottom.” If that line doesn’t get your attention, nothing will. Watch now—before the markets open. 🔐 StopBox – Get firearm security redesigned. BOGO on the StopBox Pro AND 10% OFF with code KLIQ at https://stopboxusa.com/KLIQ 🪒 House of Atlas – Save 15% on the Razor Kit + Before & After Set with code KLIQ at https://houseofatlas.com/KLIQ 💪 Test X9 – Stop the decline. Get 10% OFF at LEGACYSUPPS.COM using code KLIQ 🥣 Magic Spoon – Grab $5 OFF your next order at https://MagicSpoon.com/KLIQ 💊 BlueChew – Try your first month FREE at https://BlueChew.com with promo code NASH – just pay $5 shipping 00:00 Kliq This #146: Cena Wins. Now What? 01:39 HEAT 06:20 Bondsman 07:39 Does Kev gamble 09:44 Florida Tan 12:25 Elective Surgeries 13:09 Long Road to Wrestlemania 13:56 Mount Rushmore 15:50 Coolest Thing Kev Has Ever Seen 17:08 Ribera 19:51 Steiner Brothers Stiff Work 21:20 Punk’s Punches 23:51 Brawl 4All 27:20 BREAK STOPBOX 32:14 Cena Being Off TV is Better 33:57 The Entire Industry is at Stake 36:16 Diesel’s Entrance Music 40:23 WWE Using Real Music 41:31 Lex Luger Hall of Fame 42:44 Las Vegas Sucks 44:51 Dancer vs Stripper Update 48:17 Cena's Heel Turn 52:21 Iyo vs Rey Mysterio 53:17 Sol Luca 55:17 Stupid People's Voices 56:05 BREAK ATLAS 59:26 KliqThisTV.com 01:00:34 War Raiders vs New Day 01:01:09 Rey Mysterio vs El Grande Americano 01:01:59 Jade Cargill vs Naomi 01:02:23 LA Knight vs Jacob Fatu 01:02:35 Tiffany Stratton vs Charlotte Flair 01:03:08 Gunther vs Jey Uso 01:03:47 Roman Reigns vs CM Punk vs Seth 01:04:38 Is Heyman This Big a Deal 01:05:43 Karrion Kross Sells the Leg 01:06:46 Liv & Raquel vs Bayley & Lyra 01:07:18 AJ Styles vs Logan Paul 01:09:14 Bron Breakker vs Penta vs Finn vs Dominik 01:09:26 Damian Priest vs Drew McIntyre 01:10:07 Iyo Sky vs Bianca vs Rhea 01:11:22 Cody Rhodes vs John Cena 01:12:57 If Cena Wins, Does He Ever Lose? 01:18:08 BREAK TEST X9 01:20:39 Florida vs New Jersey 01:23:43 BREAK MAGIC SPOON 01:25:55 BREAK BLUECHEW 01:27:55 Ask Nash 01:28:15 Nikki Cox Show 01:30:03 First WrestleMania 01:32:58 MacGuffin 01:33:41 Is WrestleMania Pricing Out Fans? 01:35:17 Lightning Lanes 01:36:49 Hayabusa 01:38:13 Kliq in the Hall of Fame 01:39:06 OUTRO

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