About this episode
In this episode of "Kliq This," titled "WCW: Worse Than We Remembered," Kevin Nash and Sean Oliver revisit the turbulent days of World Championship Wrestling (WCW), shedding light on the chaotic and often baffling decisions that marked the company's downfall. With a critical eye, they dissect the infamous incidents and personalities that contributed to WCW's decline, offering a candid and unfiltered perspective on the era. The hosts delve into the controversial booking decisions, such as David Arquette's championship reign, the "Fingerpoke of Doom," and Vince Russo's tenure, analyzing their impact on the company's credibility and legacy. Nash and Oliver explore the broader context of these decisions, reflecting on the internal politics, corporate interference, and strategic missteps that plagued WCW. Nash shares personal stories and insights from his time in WCW, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the atmosphere and dynamics within the company. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by the creative team, the influence of network executives, and the ultimate failure to sustain the momentum that once made WCW a formidable competitor to WWE. In addition to the main discussion, the episode touches on lighter topics, such as Nash's recent experiences and the hosts' humorous takes on various subjects. These segments add a personal and relatable touch, balancing the critical analysis with moments of levity. Join Kevin Nash and Sean Oliver for an honest and engaging exploration of WCW's tumultuous history. Their straightforward and entertaining style promises to provide listeners with a deeper understanding of the factors that led to the fall of one of wrestling's most controversial promotions. Blue Chew-Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code NASH at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That's BlueChew.com, promo code NASH to receive your first month FREE Manscaped -Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code KLIQ at Manscaped.com. Get Blitzed-Save 15% at Get-Blitzed.com by entering the code KLIQ at checkout. 0:00 Kliq This #103: WCW WORSE than we remembered 02:01 FLORIDA PANTHERS 02:17 RUSSO 03:14 Arquette champion 04:53 Russo becoming champ 07:54 Turner executives are to blame 10:20 Kevin Sullivan 10:55 This doc is bad 18:26 Booker T 19:48 Hulk Hogan 25:45 WHY didn't WCW work? 27:42 WHERE are the Execs? 29:00 FEEDBACK 29:24 I'm a lot more interested in a kliq documentary 30:28 WCW's writing schedule 35:00 Liver Function 36:33 Flying with a dog 39:50 Baltimore 45:31 This Show's Banter 49:43 Bruce Prichard predicted that the fans would cheer 80/20 in favor of the Rock over Hogan 52:20 temp in Florida 53:46 BREAK: MANSCAPED 56:35 One Hit Wonders 01:00:00 The Warm Up 01:00:40 Sutherland 01:01:56 Shane McMahon talking with AEW 01:03:42 The Wyatt Sicks 01:09:16 BREAK BLUECHEW 01:10:40 4BALLS 01:14:27 FL vs NJ 01:19:10 THE PEE BREAK 01:26:58 BREAK GET BLITZED 01:29:19 ASKNASH 01:29:30 T's musical influences 01:30:09 Fav Video Game to play with T 01:32:30 "mark" is a derogatory term? 01:33:48 Nash's brother is NOT in the jewelry business 01:34:45 How did Wolf Pac entrance music come about? 01:35:25 JJ Lakers 01:36:48 Taker's podcast? 01:39:55 Montreal in July? 01:40:45 Civil War? 01:42:56 Donald Trump said Lost? 01:43:57 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices