About this episode
This week on Kliq This, Kevin Nash and Sean Oliver crack open the story of Paul Levesque — not just the wrestler, but the executive, the visionary, the man steering WWE through its post-Vince era. This isn't your typical Triple H retrospective. It's a candid, insider look at how Paul went from riding in the car with the Kliq to running the most powerful wrestling company in the world. And trust us — the way Kevin tells it, you'll never look at an entrance, a storyline, or a WrestleMania moment the same way again. Kevin opens up like only a peer and friend of 30 years can, walking listeners through Paul's evolution: from the young guy learning the business on the road to the architect of WWE's current creative flow. There's real admiration here, but also nuance — like how Paul delegates, who actually shapes what we see on TV, and what happens when the perfect plan falls flat between the writers' room and the ring. It's a conversation about power, performance, and the responsibility that comes with building something that millions of people care about. This episode also touches on landmark moments in Triple H's journey: that spine-tingling 2002 MSG return, the birth of NXT as a credible counterculture brand, and the pressure of stepping into control during the company's most scandal-ridden moment. Kevin and Sean don't flinch — they talk about the McMahon family dynamic, Stephanie's quiet exit, and how Paul managed to reinvent WWE's tone without blowing it up entirely. Then, in true Kliq This fashion, things take a left turn — Kevin steps away mid-show for what Sean jokingly imagines is an emergency call with Triple H himself. That's when longtime contributor Steve Kaufmann slides into the co-host chair for the back half of the episode. The vibe gets looser, the riffs get sharper, and a surprise round of "Florida Man vs. Jersey Guy" brings the perfect mix of absurdity and sharp wit that fans love about this show. Whether you're in it for the backstage scoops, the business philosophy, or the barstool banter, this episode is one of the most well-rounded yet. It's thoughtful, funny, and full of the kind of unfiltered insight that only comes when legends reflect on other legends — with a little sarcasm, a lot of honesty, and just enough rum in the piña coladas. Visit BlueChew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code NASH — just pay $5 shipping. Save 15% at Get-Blitzed.com by entering the code KLIQ at checkout. Shop millions of cars to find your best deal at CarGurus.com — the #1 most visited car shopping site. Try VIIA Hemp at viia.co/KLIQ and use code KLIQ to save. Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% at StopBoxUSA.com/KLIQ with code KLIQ. Upgrade your wardrobe and save at TrueClassic.com/KLIQ. Download Cash App today at capl.onelink.me/vFut/3v6om02z. As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. 00:00 Kliq This #149: Paul Levesque 00:22 Colostrum Energy Drink? 01:33 FIRST Communication about this show: January 2018 02:19 Do we cover RAW every week? 03:08 HHH's creative structure, the 3 parts of a wrestling match 08:16 Entrances then vs now 09:39 HHH's delegating 13:30 HHH as an executive 14:47 WWE PC 18:39 BREAK TRUE CLASSIC 21:27 HHH returns at MSG 24:15 Taking over WWE in 2022 27:29 VKM left a stain on Linda too 28:22 HHH's dramatic entrances 30:33 Communication about this show: January 2018 30:39 HHH's creative structure, the 3 parts of a wrestling match 30:42 32:27 BREAK CASH APP 35:14 The Curtain Call 45:49 BREAK GET BLITZED 48:21 Scott Hall 59:59 BREAK CAR GURUS 01:02:40 Kev is on a call? 01:04:21 Ivan Garcia plays Florida Man vs Jersey Guy 01:09:09 GERD Pill 01:10:46 BREAK VIIA 01:14:34 ASKSEAN 01:14:46 Discussing Studio Setup and Guest Appearances 01:16:11 Live Shows and Promoter Challenges 01:18:38 Dream Guests and Hypothetical Scenarios 01:21:10 Director Debate: Ferrera vs. Tarantino 01:25:28 Fitness and Personal Anecdotes 01:27:22 Parenting Advice and Wisdom 01:28:47 Favorite Female Rock Vocalists 01:31:50 Booking Live Events and Wrestling Matches 01:36:39 Hulk Hogan's Gaffes and Wrestling Stories 01:38:44 BREAK STOPBOX 01:42:06 ICP BOOK 01:44:38 Favorite Acting Role 01:47:04 Dream Role 01:49:37 Jackie Aprile jr 01:50:31 Blues Clues 01:54:21 BREAK BLUECHEW 01:55:57 Anything you wished you booked that turned out to be bad 01:59:24 Jonathon Demme 02:02:13 Doing this show high 02:03:43 Jonathon Demme 02:06:19 Is Kevin Nash Coming back? 02:06:46 How is your family? 02:07:15 OUTRO