Rhea Ripley stole the spotlight on Raw, and Kevin Nash has plenty to say about it. From the kabuki spray finish to the way the match was structured, Nash explains why this was the best bout he’s seen in weeks. He also lays out why Rhea needs the same kind of protection that stars like Cody Rhodes get. AJ Lee’s return also comes under the spotlight. Kevin compares her comeback to other iconic reinventions in wrestling, debating whether she should have leaned on nostalgia or arrived with something entirely new. The conversation digs into character evolution, the fine line between realism and “bogus wrestling,” and how AJ fits against today’s roster. Cody Rhodes gets major praise as Nash calls him the best weekly promo in wrestling. The episode unpacks his dynamic with Seth Rollins, the subtleties that make segments feel real, and how storytelling can be elevated by breaking character at just the right time. The discussion also moves global. From WWE’s expansion to Australia and Saudi Arabia, to speculation about WrestleMania becoming a twice-yearly event, Nash weighs in on what the “W” in WWE really means. He and Sean explore the business side, from ticket sales to TKO stock buybacks, and how the company balances American audiences with worldwide growth. And as always, it’s not just wrestling. From LA Knight’s recent booking to the quirks of convention travel, you’ll get candid takes, sharp analysis, and a few unexpected detours. This is Kliq This at its best—honest, unfiltered, and always entertaining. Get Blitzed- Save 15% at Get-Blitzed.com by entering the code KLIQ at checkout. Magic Spoon- Get $5 off your next order at MagicSpoon.com/KLIQ Ridge- One thing to pack, five ways to power! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code KLIQ at https://www.Ridge.com/KLIQ #Ridgepod 00:00 Kliq This #169: Rhea Ripley MVP 03:57 Heart Procedere 15:25 No Selling the procedure 16:26 BREAK RIDGE POWERBANK 20:40 "AJ coming back without the skipping and the Chuck Taylor's would've been a let down" 21:43 The Return of Iconic Characters 22:32 Character Dynamics and Storylines 26:39 Protecting Key Wrestlers 26:56 Cody Rhodes' Impact 29:07 Wrestling Fundamentals and Evolution 30:10 Upcoming Matches and Predictions 33:02 Global Reach of WWE 36:11 LA Knight's role 39:57 Becky and Seth, being an arguing sitcom couple, would be more funny and interesting 40:53 "I love listening to Kevin Nash and Sean Oliver with their non-wrestling topics" 41:23 Jimmy Kimmel back 47:16 BREAK MAGIC SPOON 49:07 Stephanie McMahon HOF 51:29 Raja Jackson arrested 57:30 Randy Orton’s Wife Slams WWE Over Superstar Being Snubbed From Major Shows 01:00:58 WRESTLEPALOOZA 01:02:15 Are we getting Cena/Brock again? 01:04:34 Drew’s loss to Cody…is Drew just out of this picture now? 01:16:29 DEAR SEXY #1 01:21:48 Dear Sexy #2 01:23:52 BREAK GET BLITZED 01:26:06 What is a Stock Buyback? 01:28:13 No War Games Match 1999? 01:31:49 Xenophobic? 01:39:16 Receipt vs Assault? 01:40:32 is Bret Hart Misunderstood? 01:45:50 OUTRO