Kevin Nash on how to approach a wrestler for an autograph
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I used to be a waitress and I waited on several famous people. Never asked for an autograph. I waited on Matt Hardy. One of my coworkers was a wrestling fan. I asked Matt if he would sign an autograph for him. Matt had me send the young man out and talked to him a few minutes and signed an autograph for him.
Matt Hardy, Mick Foley, and Sheamus are the most awesome wrestlers in person.
I ran into him at an airport and he looked exhausted but he could tell we noticed him and kept looking until we came over super cool guy
@chancegrowsbiz I've met sheamus, Gangrel and Jake the snake. All of them are cool guys and so chill in real life.
That was super nice of you for helping your coworker, wholesome moment in general, good people ❤
I would only approach Mick.
I had a friend who met Scott Hall and Kevin Nash at a convention. Kevin was still healing from surgery, but he treated my friend like they had known each other for decades as did Scott. Thank you for making his convention so great as he still talks about it to this day.
Correct. They were awesome. Both were notoriously friendly.
Damn...I wish I could have met the cliq...outsiders...together with my dad
Scott was probs high
@temperedglass1130 they may have both been but they were nice
Kevin hits the nail on the head. It takes almost no time at all, but that fan is getting a memory and experience they'll remember for the rest of their life.
Exactly. Like Nash said it takes longer to tell off the fan than it is to be pleasant and take a pic.
@@GameTime-yj6qv reminds me of randy orton, man :)
Tip one, stop asking after your early 20's
@@GregLionProductions No way.... as long as you are polite about it, MOST WWE stars are happy to take pics/autographs with you.. hell, im 41 and if I ran into the Rock, Mick Foley or Mark Calloway, I'd still ask for a pic and autograph...
I was 19 when I ask Nash for an autograph backstage at the James brown arena in Augusta GA on November 2000. He said Fucked no and shoved me and kept walking...I'm sure he doesn't remember lol.
I remember seeing you, Scott Hall, and Sean Waltman at the old World Gym’s in Philly back in 1997, located in Center City, on a Sunday after a house show. You guys were wearing your NWO muscle shorts. I was scared to approach and say anything until Scott approached me, shook my hand, and asked me where the calf raise machine was located. I showed him the equipment was and we briefly spoke. Just as I was about to leave, I ran into you, said hello and shook your hand. I didn’t get the chance to interact with Sean but you and Scott were so cool and pleasant. Thanks so much, Kevin. Rest in Power, Scott Hall.
1st autograph I ever got as a kid was Kevin Nash. It still hangs on my wall today
I not only met Kevin Nash, my family and I had dinner with him. He played with my son (he was 5 at the time). He spent HOURS with us shooting the crap. He is THE nicest person I have met in the business because we were respectful and kind and he was respectful and kind. That’s what people don’t understand about Kev and about wrestlers in general. Respect earns respect. That’s how Kev is. That how we all need to be. If you act like a scumbag expect to be treated like a scumbag. I love you Kev. My family and I will always love you. ❤❤❤
Steamboat is cool as fudge, if you approach him respectfully he's liable to talk your head off. The nicest wrestler I ever met, and he actually complained because they were charging fans too much for one of his posters. RICKY IS 100 PERCENT CLASS ACT
I met steamboat too, pretty cool guy, I also met Bret Hart, Ted DiBiase, Ring Announcer Howard Finkel (RIP), Paul Bearer (RIP), and Lanny Poffo (RIP)
I met Steamboat @ the local flea market did a run in on the main event...then we took a Polaroid together and I wished him luck and he guided me to where he was charging autographs and did my autograph for free stood up man to man and said he appreciated wishing him luck...oh and he didn't charge me for the signature... signature guy 👍 it's a prized possession of mine good luck Ricky the Dragon 🐲🐉🐲
I was a wrestler backstage at a RAW and I saw Ricky Steamboat. I was from Hawaii and knew someone from the Steamboat family so I walked over and introduced myself.
I had forgotten that he wasn't actually from Hawaii...
His partner Paul Jones turned on him brutally.
I met Steamboat too and he was just like you said. Cool as hell
I met Mick Foley in a bank in Woodstock Georgia. this was in the Cactus Jack days- he was just doing regular business, depositing stuff. I approached him, asked if he was cactus Jack. He switched into character and got that grin, but was so cool and signed an autograph. Class act, all the way.
Kevin was so cool when I met him 25 years ago. I'll never forget that. He's a class act.
I met kevin when he was at a gym in Savannah GA and he was the nicest dude ever! First famous person I ever met and he was really nice about it! Love this guy!
I met Kevin like 5-6 years ago at a convention and he couldn’t have been more real and down to earth. He noticed I was disabled on a cane and he had just had I believe a knee replacement. We shared surgery stories and he recommended things that could help me heal better after some spine surgeries. He even pulled out his phone and pulled up a video and had me stand there watching a video holding his own cellphone. We talked at bare minimum 15-20 minutes and we cracked jokes and talked about original ford bronco’s. Easily one of the nicest wrestlers/celebrities I’ve ever met.
The only wrestler I've met was Ivan Koloff and this was at an actual autograph signing. Dude treated me like an old friend, it turns out that despite playing such a heel, he was a great human being.
I was like 7 and went to a wrestling event and I heckled him and he took his chain and threatened me with it. I remember jumping back. I was a smart kid so I knew he wasn't actually going to hit me and thought it was so cool of him to do that. 45 years later, I still think that.
Ivan Koloff was widely regarded as one of the true veteran mentors of the industry as he would take the young upstarts he worked with and not only advise them on how to get over and draw money but also how to avoid the trappings and pitfalls of the industry. He was truly one of the kindest and considerate individuals ever associated with the industry. Always took time with fans and when we lost him a few years ago we not only lost a great wrestler but a damn good human being as well.
The greatest heels usually are which is why they can play a heel so well.
I met Nash on two occasions. The guy was a complete gentleman. We chatted about wine and basketball. Best guy to meet
I will never forget this. Late February 1997, Monday Night RAW taping. I was leaving the arena with some buddies and tried to take an alternate route to the subway. The path was locked. Damn it! We heard footsteps behind us, and turned around. Well, look who it was! Vince McMahon and good ol' Jim Ross. I saw in Vinnie Mac's face that he didn't want to be spotted. I looked him in the face and just thanked him from the bottom of our hearts for the great show and look forward to more in the near future. He thanked me for that, and shook JR'S hand. Jim Ross was friendly and down to earth. Chatted with him for a little bit and appreciated meeting him. Tipped his cowboy hat at us as a friendly gesture and moved onwards.
John Nord lived across the street from me for a little while. He was going through a lot of stuff in his life. He was still gracious as can be. Great guy! After the first interaction. It took the awkwardness out. Then he was just a guy in the neighborhood.
Great to hear. The Berserker
Nord seems like such a cool dude. His stories are so hilarious. I remember seeing him at a house show when he was with WWF in the early 90's & it blew my mind how massive he was & just how fast he could get around. We had such a small television at my house that I wasn't aware how huge those guys were until I saw them in person. LoL.
Imagine him coming out of his house in full Berserker attire yelling “Hus Hus Hus!!!”
@@BangYouDied I’ve done that when I stubbed my toe!!!
@@BangYouDied😂 that's exactly what I was thinking
A few years ago my brother and my nephew saw Kevin at a signing. He was so kind and took the time to actually talk to them and took interest in them. Kevin is such a great human being.
I have mad respect for Kevin nash, i was a wrestling con in Rahway nj and i guess Kevin saw this kid with some disabilities and he got up from where he was sitting and went over and took pictures with him and signed something for him, he didn't have to do that
Awesome 👍
Kevin's like my grandma. He seems to really like people and sees all human interaction as having value.
NASH from what I have been told by people I know who ever met him ,ONE REALLY GREAT GUY !!!!!!!!!! CANT SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT HIM !!!!!!! ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS !!!!!
Nash was doing an autograph session in CT when I was 13-14 years old, he was really nice to me, I always appreciated that.
Saw something similar at Wrestlecon in Orlando a few years ago. I was in line for the Hardyz and a kid with disabilities was in front of me with who I assume was his grandmother. DDP spotted him from his table, got up, took him to the front of the line to meet Matt and Jeff then took him over to other guys like Gilberg, Hacksaw and others where they spent time with him and gave him some free stuff. I appreciate the art a lot but to some people these wrestlers are real life super heroes and to see they appreciate being appreciated by someone for the escape ot gives them warms my black heart a bit.
That’s exactly how i got to sit with Terry Funk & his wife here in Corpus Christi Texas, they were eating at PF CHANGS and I saw they finished their Miller lites so I went and bought them a round and he asked me to take a seat, we talked for over an hour, I’ll cherish that moment FOREVER!!!
Nash really does live in to what he says here. Met him at the fanfest before Lockdown in ‘09. The line for his table was crazy long and he took the time to talk to every person who came up to meet him.
Even though I’m a huge mark for the nWo, I just shook hands with him and thanked him so that my kids could have the time. He talked to each one of my boys and made them feel like the star. It was awesome.
Best part was Kevin asking my little one (2 years old at the time) if he could have his stuffed animal to give to his dog. My son pulled it back over his shoulder and mean mugged Nash. Kevin hammed it up and the whole family had a great laugh and story.
Will see if I can find the pic we took, you can tell we all had a good laugh. I cherish that memory, and appreciate Kevin for being at the center of it.
I can honestly say I've never had a negative experience with pro wrestlers outside of conventions. Sasha Banks took a selfie with my godchild before a live event & signed his belt; never saw him so happy lol. In the late 1980's, at the age of 7, I approached Greg Valentine after a house show to sign my event program as he was about to enter his car to leave. He grunted at me a bit & stayed in character...but he still signed it. When he handed it back to me he said "NOW BEAT IT KID!!!." My father was laughing so hard watching me run back to our vehicle lol. Even Honky Tonk Man (one of the biggest villains at the time) had no issues signing my program "SHAKE RATTLE & ROLL!! HTM." Hope all is well Kevin & Sean. Have an awesome day!
Great story 😂
I provided “security” for big kev in Pennsylvania about 8 years ago for a regional promotion. He was the nicest most kind man, and was so humble to all of the adoring fans.
The owner of the promotion had a ten year old daughter who was working, and the father was extremely rude and mean to the kid in front of a lot of people. I watched as Kevin mulled over all the ways he was going to rip this guy to shreds, but ultimately he settled for calling the young lady over and whispering something into her ear quietly as she was crying from embarrassment.
I couldn’t hear what he told her, but undoubtedly it was something to the effect of….”if he does that again, come find me”.
Watching this happen was so emotional for me, as I had been the same type of father(an asshole) to my estranged children, and seeing Big Nash be so nurturing was a shock to my system of reality that we as men are to be the protectors of our women, not the ones to induce fear.
I vowed to be more like kev, and less like the owner after that night, and I’ve cherished the small bit of time I had in his presence. Thank you Kevin for being a great example that day, and for being there to comfort a crying child when she needed it.
I ran into Kev as he and Scott were leaving a signing. In passing, I just told them how much I appreciated all the entertainment over the years; I didn’t expect them to stop, I knew their car was waiting. I just wanted to quickly express my gratitude. Both stopped and talked to me for a minute or two. They didn’t have to do that. It really made me feel appreciated as a fan.
Also, they were huge. 😂
First wrestler I met was Rey, I shook his hand said a few words and walked away. The second, RVD met him at a bar after an ecw show smoked joints with him.
Yada Yada Yada
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@@unclerhino9684 I know, I know, lol
I remember meeting Hulk Hogan at a comic con years ago, and I was a little nervous because they say "don't meet your heroes". I went up and told him I was a fan of his since he won the title from the Iron Sheik in '84, and he was very gracious. And then even though I only paid for a picture, not an autograph, he looked down, signed his picture and handed it to me. Maybe it was because I was a little star struck, but I stupidly said, "but I only paid for a picture", and he said something like "no, please take it". I was so relieved that he was so nice.
Kevin is waaaay chiller a guy then he gets credit for. Class act
Me and a few friends met Scott Hall after a show, we just happened to be walking behind the building and he was coming out to his car. We were young so we didn't ask for autographs we just got crazy excited, now that I'm older I realize he was tired and probably just wanted to leave, we live in a small nothing city in Canada it was just a small house show.
He still was awesome and took the time to stop for a few minutes and talk to us, this was during the Razor Ramon days, we didn't even know him as Scott Hall yet so it was funny hearing him talk without the fake accent.
The older I get the more I appreciate that moment, he easily could have said guys I got to go the car was sitting waiting for him, but he took a few minutes to talk to some young fans.
When Kevin was over in the UK, i seen him walking around the convention he was at (i wasn't apart of it, just happened to walk past leaving work). I went up to him and said something to the effect of "sorry to bother you but im a massive fan of you and Hall". Didn't ask for a photo or autograph but i Tell you what, he couldn't be more nicer. I'll never forget that, thats Kev! 🤘🏽
So I’m an old school fan, 40 years. My philosophy was this: Don’t approach them at a restaurant if they’re getting takeout or airport where they’re trying to move along or relax. Catch them in a relaxed or social setting when you can so it’s chill.
Or a meet and greet event like a comic con.
I saw Scott Steiner at my local blockbuster around 1999 and got an autograph was super nice. Turned out he was dating a woman in my neighborhood 6 houses down from me lol. Saw him all the time walking around my street shirtless at 3am lol. Got his autograph multiple times was always chill
The stories we hear in YT comments!
Think he was exercising, or smoking a doob?
*EDIT: 1999 Scott Hall was WILD*
@@tonynorris1506 Working out jacked on steroids…mind you this was way before social media and in upstate NY where you never saw celebs or anything. I was completely shocked lol btw it was scott steiner..wish I met hall
@@imustgoshopping6189 duuuude, my bad.
I thought it said HALL.
Maybe due to this page.
Yea, the Steiner thing makes more sense. 😂
He apparently was like a shark, good guy if he respected you, but a bully if he smelled an ounce of fear... I've heard some CRAZY locker room stories about "pencils" and "butts" as a rib.
😳 😶
I'll leave it there tho...
@@tonynorris1506 Yea I heard Steiner had a pet Tiger too lol. Crazy. I now live in Miami up the road from where they did the first Razor Ramon promo vids. I want to do some more before after pics and post them.
Having gotten to meet you 5 times now Kevin. I can honestly say you've been beyond nice and cool with me each time. You literally reached over the entire line at Comicpalooza in Houston,Tx because you recognized me from meeting you 2 months earlier at Booker T's Reality of Wrestling show and we talked about all your movies at his show. I'm very thankful to have gotten to hang out with you briefly each time.
-Darryl
P.s. I ALWAYS talk about you as SUPER SHREDDER in TMNT 2 and as THE RUSSIAN in THE PUNISHER if that helps you remember me. "BUT SHREDDER YOU GOTTA LISTEN TO REASON!! YOU'RE GOING TO DESTROY US ALL!!"-Leonardo🐢 (PASADENA,TEXAS NWO REUNION 2013 or l4 2nd time meeting you and you recited the lines with me..I'll never forget it..thank you so much man.)
Not just wrestlers but any celebrity in general. I've been very honored to have some of the best interactions with such people. My favorite I met was Jake Roberts . Also Anthony Daniels c3po is probably one of the most sweetest people I met. The man was just so humble and nice. The late Jason David frank was another guy who was so awesome. Very friendly with fans . It crushed me when I read he committed suicide last year. Cena and Victoria are also very nice . Victoria actually gave a free photo op with my little cousin. Cena was chill as hell
I actually met Kevin Nash walking into a hotel shook his hand was completely friendly was a great guy was with his family. Tried not to bother him, but was very engaged and super polite. God bless his family.
Literally ran into Kevin in a bar in Chicago. My friend had a full beer in his hand, turned around and ran into Kevin beer first. After a moment of pure terror, Kevin said no worries, it happens and he knew it wasn't on purpose. He then cleaned himself up, and bought us a round.
Always liked Kevin Nash, he always seemed like a decent person. He was at an appearance in a friend of mines vintage toy store a while back but I had to go out of town. I wanted to meet him. Hopefully they have him back because they said he was cool as hell.
I like Nash too but he can be a prick sometimes
@@PrismanSP we all have bad days, though when you get it from someone your excited to meet can ruin the experience and your overall opinion of a star. From most everything I’ve heard if your cool and respectful he’s pretty chill. Haven’t heard any negative comments from people I know that have met him but that’s a small fraction of the people he meets so it all depends I guess.
I once met Eddie Guerrero outside of a restaurant me and my buddy and our wives were leaving after The Royal Rumble. We never asked for an auto or took a pic (This was before cell phone cameras but we left our digital camera in the car). All we did was applaud him for being so fun to watch that night and he was very gracious in acknowledging us then we went our separate ways. I also worked a revival and was the assigned security detail for Jake the Snake Roberts. I never asked for an auto but he graciously took a pic with me at the end of the night and I will forever cherish that pic.
W0W...... It's kinda funny that I'm watching this and thinking about when my family and I met his buddy Scott Hall in Florida at Wrestle Mania 37. It was the Sunday morning and we went to a Waffle house and sure enough as we walked in the door I saw him with 2 guys and they were finishing up there meals. After they finished we walked up to them and Scott was so unbelievably cool to us. There was no pics or autographs but we talked for about 15 mins. So freaken cool. I'm 54 and will never forget that moment ever. R.I.P. To the Bad Guy. Still miss you Scott
Kev showing how it takes so little to be kind to someone who thinks the world of you. Cheers man, if I ever see you out and about. Beers on me.
I have met Kevin Nash many times at chiller in NJ. He is such a class act. I may see him at Rockaway Mall and say hello. I would love to have him on the Zapata Brand Podcast. He is nothing but genuine to all his fans! Love the guy and much respect! RIP T❤
Does he live in NJ? I’m from north Jersey and I had no idea he frequents the mall lol
@@josephflannery9015 he is not from Jersey but will be at Rockaway Mall end of this month. Look up 90s wrestling con. He is always around doing signings. Great guy!
My son Nash got to meet both Hall and Nash Kevin was so sweet to my son told him to call him Nash But he kept calling him Kevin Nash. He told him he was named after him and he said that was cool! Great meeting him!
I can appreciate Kevin’s honesty and being able to keep perspective regardless the level of fame he obtained.
Man, I love him. I hated him because he beat Goldberg when I was a kid. But the man himself is really an amazing man. He’s such a kind, reflective, humble man. I really admire him a lot.
I met Kevin at a tire shop in Daytona and was able to chat and get a picture with him! Total class act and down to earth guy chatting with everyone and joking etc.
Once met Tatanka at a convention over in the UK. Was with my son and we could only afford one signature, so we went for a signed picture over getting his figure signed. Tatanka was more than happy to sign his figure as well but the lady from the convention stopped him and was like he can't do it for free. Tatanka was like, hang around and catch me when I leave the table and I'll sort that out for him. Had a great chat and a lasting memory for my son and me over 10 years later.
Kevin Nash is so cool. I hope to meet him some day. Here's the only time I ran into a wrestler: I once ran into Seth Rollins back in 2019 when Wrestlemania was at Metlife Stadium. My mom was having her dialysis done which was right next door to a crossfit gym in Brooklyn.
I was hanging outside on the block just killing some time and out of nowhere a black SUV pulled up with a sign on the windshield that said WWE, a few minutes later Seth and Becky walked out from the gym, but when I got to them, Becky was already inside the car and Seth was making his way there, I asked Seth for a selfie and he politely declined. I kinda got the vibe that he probably thought I had been purposely waiting for him to come out which wasn't the case. Completely random lol but it is what it is.
Kevin is what a wrestler should be. Badass and humble, I respect the heck out of him.
it's called age which brings maturity, which brings wisdom, which brings humility
I met him at a Convention Nice guy didnt say alot I shook his hand His hand was huge I felt like a Child
I have to admit If I ever saw ya eating I'd be afraid to approach. I'd love to tell ya TY for all the great memories and buy ya a bottle of wine.
There’s something really soothing about hearing Kev talk about wrestling
I actually walked up to Kevin, who was with his manager or agent I believe, at an IHOP in about 2008 in Daytona Beach and politely asked for an autograph with an IHOP flyer that the waitress gave me because I had nothing else to have him sign! He was really a nice dude and was totally cool to my 13 year old self lol ☝️
I live about 15 minutes from your Kevin, and every time I run into you you’ve been nothing but pleasant to me and my children.
I met Chris Jericho at the Mandalay Bay in Vegas. He was so nice and a regular dude. Spent 20 minutes just talking and was a complete gentleman
Growing up in New Jersey, my father used to take me to Giants and Yankees autograph signings when I was about 10 years old and most of the time the athletes were awesome. Long story short I saw David Tyree (NYG SuperBowl Legend) eating with his family in a random restaurant. Without hesitation I picked up a napkin and asked if he could sign it. “Can’t you see I’m busy right now?” He said. I was so heart broken as a little kid and thought he was a complete jerk. As I’ve gotten older I realized that I disrespected David and his family for interrupting during his family time. There’s a time and place for everything, but out with their family or out on a nice dinner is not a great place to annoy celebrities. Lesson was learned that day. Still love you Tyree!
I am a big believer in "Don't meet your Heroes" but there is a time and a place to approach a celebrity, especially one in show business, and that is at meet and greets, venues where you expect to run into them. Leave them alone otherwise, let them enjoy whatever free time they get off without the bother of their job getting in the way. I can understand making an exception for kids however.
I met Scott Hall on a flight from Atlanta to Orlando and I got to talk to him for a few minutes and he was very nice and shook my hand. I really wished I had asked to take a photo with him but I felt I didn’t want to push it.
Yo Nash is one a strait up cool dude!!! And think he explained it perfectly. There’s a time and place to try to get a autograph or a picture with someone that you are a fan of. No matter what if it’s a sports player or entertainer!! Just show some respect!! 💯
Mr Nash thank you for bringing back Great memories about the Civic Center which is no longer standing.. I seen plenty of Wrestling with my grandfather when I was a kid. Loved you in John Wick
Kevin is one of the nicest human beings. His down to earth mid western roots always show. I met him few times back in Germany in 1995 and 1996 when I among 2 others, took the famous Kliq picture, and Kevin responded to my pic on Twitter. Bret Hart, Shawn, Nash, RVD would always sign and often go out of there way to sign. I remember HBK as a heel and when kayfabe was alive, still sign and hug fans...you could always tell, the ones who genuinely and truly love and appreciate their fans from those who don't. Thank you Kevin for the wonderful memories!
My friend met you at ABC liquor and he said he shook your hand and didnt ask for anything and said you were cool as shit
I have met Kevin on three seperate occasions, one was at a bar where we.wwited almost half a day to get an autograph and the other days were at a local arcade/batting cage. We tried to play the RUSH arcade game together but the seat couldnt go back far enough for him to sit comfortably. We played some other games and he was such a cool guy. He probably wouldnt remember me nowadays but I still remember those times and how cool he was.
I had the pleasure of meeting Bray Wyatt at a gym a few years back. He was working out with dumb bells; i approached him after his set and he was more than happy to pose for a picture on the gym floor; very awesome experience 👏 😎
Kevin is awesome. Met him in Nashville at Starrcast and he was super cool
Usually if you're kind and respectful most celebrities are pretty cool. Let them be people first because they don't constantly need to do stuff for work. It usually puts them in a better mood.
That’s why I love Kevin Nash, real cool dude. Always been a fan!!
I love how down to earth he is about everything. Just such a chill energy.
Shreveport LA in late 90s… You could stand by the table when Big Sexy and Lex are sitting there and a lady comes up to you and asks “are you a professional wrestler?” The guy standing there laughs and looks at Big Sexy who looks back and nods his head… “Yes he’s a professional wrestler his name is Big D-- Daddy” Big Sexy and Lex laugh… Big Sexy gets up tells you “don’t leave I’ll be back” Comes back and invites you to the table… You drink all night with Lex and Big Sexy… Thank you Kevin! A night I’ll never forget! You truly are a genuine nice human no matter how big your fame was at the peak of NWO to have some dude who made you laugh sit down with you for hours just talking validates you saying you’d never refuse an autograph…
I've met Kevin Nash on several occasions. Granted, these were all organized events that he was advertised for, but regardless he has always been one of the coolest dudes ever. Just super down to earth and approachable.
Two summers ago, he was doing a signing at a popular toys & collectables shop about an hour away. We had a group of like ten people and he took the time to talk to all of us even offered to take a group pic despite that not being included with the package we purchased. Someone who I would have no problem walking up to on the street to just say hi.
On that note, if I saw him at a restaurant eating dinner with friends/family, probably not going to be that guy. Just need to read the room and have the slightest sense of social etiquette.
If I may share, I've been in the gym, and Kevin would come in. I address him as Mr. Nash, because it's proper. I've never asked for a signature, but I ALWAYS humble myself before Kev. And he has ALWAYS been the nicest guy to be around.
I can't thank you enough, Kevin, for how nice you've always been. Bless you and your wife. And especially, bless Tristan.
100% correct.
I met Kevin, once, sitting by himself at an autograph booth at a convention.
Absolutely laid back, approachable, easy to talk to, friendly, and he chewed the fat with me and my buddy for 5-10 minutes.
Great guy.
I was waiting in the line for the bus to Wrestlemania this year, and this is right after Wrestlecon let out so all these legends are leaving and heading back up to their rooms. Kevin walks up to me in line and says, “what’s this line for?”. I said, “the bus to Wrestlemania”. I went out of my way there to leave all the wrestlers alone because I didn’t want to be that annoying fan, and then Kevin Nash walks up to me out of hundreds of people in line to talk to me. It was only like a 10 second interaction but it made my day honestly.
Just seen this video …I’m going to be watching more podcasts of yours…loved Mr Nash’s response to a fan being star struck and just giving 30 seconds of their time …bravo sir 👍🏽
I've only met wrestlers at indy shows or WWE sanctioned meet and greets, and I have a ton of good memories from those events: I met Finlay and Hornswoggle in 2007 when I was I believe 5 or 6, Finlay saw the collage that me and my sister had made the night before of him and Hornswoggle and he talked to me for a bit, occasionally putting up a finger to tell one of the handlers to give him a minute cuz he was still talking to me, I later met Hornswoggle again in 2018 and he remembered me from all those years ago, I met Shane Douglas at my first indy show in 2013 and got a free autograph and picture with him, Ron Simmons, Ricky Steamboat, Earl Hebner, and Sabu were all friendly when I met them in 2014, Gillberg only charged I believe $10 or $20 for a combo of autograph and picture, then gave the advice of taking as many pics we want since we paid for that privilege, Scott Steiner was friendly when I met him. But, the two that stand out the most are when I met Scott Hall in 2015, I was first in line with my parents and the autograph and picture combo was $35, right after we took the picture, Scott says "Now lets take one for fun" and locks me in a sleeper, then says "Act like I'm doing something to you", during intermission of the show, he walked up to the other end of a table I was passing and said something to me that I don't know what it was because the arena was loud. Two years later, I met Hall again along with Eric Bischoff, X-Pac, Buff Bagwell, and you Kevin, I stood in line and while I was waiting, I greeted Buff and he turned and shook my hand then did it again after my mom had asked if he could do so because she wanted a picture of him shaking my hand. Those experiences are fond memories that I have and I hope to have more in the future
In Detroit at a TNA meet and greet before a big show my little brother and I went around to all the tables to talk to all the guys, this was right after Kurt Angle had jumped over. BY FAR, the coolest guy was Nash - who signed our stuff, acted liked we were walking away too fast, and started asking us questions. Just the coolest wrestler I've ever met and will always love the guy for the attention he showed my brother.
Ronnie James Dio said “always give people their moment. You will never remember it, but they’ll never forget it”
Great answer Kevin you have earned my respect and more! I'm glad you will do that for fans. Honestly it's intimidating to see you guys. I'm glad you welcome this as long as fans are respectful. I hope I get the chance to say hi in person.
Kev was cool as heck to me, when I met him. He took the time to make my kid have a good memory with him.
He seems like such a down to earth guy, amazing interview!
Takes 30sec to make someone a dedicated fan for life that’s gonna buy more of your merch in the years to come.
Thank you, Kevin, for being so down to earth and patient. The way i see it this is part of the life you choose. If you want privacy then just be a nobody like the rest of us.
My sister and myself met Big Kev, in Chicago at C2E2...he was nice enough to pause, he was running late had a stain from a spill on his shirt.
He grinned and gave me a 'Too Sweet' wolfpack dab.
All I said was BIG KEV, LOVE YOU MAN.
Of course, I was a Bullet Club hoodie.
Kev...true gent.
I love Nash’s outlook on this,.
I met Kevin during a Wrestlecon in 2016. I was a naive and socially awkward 14 year old and hearing this made me understand my experience. Kinda caught him at the last second. Grateful as all hell he even stopped, when im sure he couldve kept walking. I used to be very annoying at some points, so now as a man i respect that he didnt even tell me off for not realizing he was leaving. If i saw him about 60 seconds earlier, he wouldve been the first wrestler i ever met. Was shaking because id never spoken to anyone famous irl before, i had no self awareness. Instead of telling me off and ruining my perspective forever that young, i paid for a quick pic and showed my family.
Fans can be very selfish though. Was at a table at a restaurant next to Booker T and his family and the waiter recognized them, brought another waiter over, and the second one spent about 5 minutes gushing loudly about how much he watched him instead of taking anyone's order in the restaurant. Booker was polite but man thats rough, the waiter made quite a scene.
Only ever met Virgil. Around a July 1998 Nitro(the week Tyson bit the ear), Las Vegas Airport at the height nWo. 12 yrs old. Too Sweeted me loud as hell, signed headshot, free of charge. Took 2 mins of his time, resonances with me 25 yrs later. Virg 4life
Urinated next to Ace Frehley once. Equally thrilling.
I'd love to meet Nash. I was a huge Diesel mark in '95 and the Powerbomb has been my favorite wrestling move ever since.
I dont know how often he gets out to California though, likely "not much, if at all".
I saw Kevin Nash walking at Scottdale Fashion Mall one day and just gave him the node and he nodded back. That was my signature moment. His personal time is just his personal time. What a great guy!
I never really knew nash enough to be a fan of his. But i am now. Respect.
Ive been lucky enough to have met Kev a couple times...once when he was Vinnie Vegas...and he almost could not have been nicer. Theres a respect line of course. Basic etiquette...be respectful and polite and dont interupt their personal moments, especially if theyre eating or with their family. Ive never been an autograph person, but a picture tells a story. Yeah Kev, and Scott for that matter, were always 2 of the nicest guys. I havent met a wrestler (except for Gillberg I saw once at a Target, he lives in my area) in about 20 years...I have no idea what they are like nowadays.
I always liked Kevin Nash, he cames across as alright... Now, what a bloody ******* legend
I was in a buffet here in Pcola and ran into Rakishi while I had my kids. They got super exited and he literally just sat down from the buffet so I told them he was eating and it would be rude he just smiled and gave us a head nodd and went to town on his food. It was still a great experience that they recall years later
When I was kid I went to a house show (1989) and was standing by the back. There was a fence between the arena floor and where the dressing rooms where. I was standing there with my friend in aww of all the wrestlers and all the sudden both Bushwackers came up in full character and put their heads up to the fence and let us rub their heads. I was never a huge fan but they always had a soft spot in my heart because it was so nice to do that for 2 kids. Super nice guys!😊
"Fuck off! You're a fucking fake wrestler, it's not like you can hit a curve ball!" NAILED it, lmao. I love Nash. Holy shit he's spot on.
I worked in the airport in my early 20s, and managed a restaurant. The Undertaker came through early morning when I was just setting up and asked if I could make him some steak sandwiches instead of the breakfast menu. We had a nice visit while I prepared his food. I asked him how his family was doing, normal type stuff, and could tell he appreciated it. He interacted in kind, asked how things were for me, etc.
Years later I was managing banks and had many interactions with athletes, executives, etc. Some of which would come back and just want to visit on occasion. I found that no matter what someone does or who they are that we all have a need for kindness in life. I was never in a mindset of taking a photo as I felt sharing life together in those moments was enough. One of the greatest gifts is giving time to another and appreciating each other.
Kevin is 1000% the man always tells it like it is never chsnge! I remember in 93 in rome NY at a mondsy night raw my best friend and I got a picture and you signed our programs as you say took a minute at the most for both most of the guys from that Era early mid 90's were the best in interacting with fans before and after shows! I miss those times!
If I was a fan of Kevin before, I'm more of one now, he still loves his fans because he has respect for them and also the business, your an awesome guy big man, hope I'm lucky enough to be able to run into you and meet u someday :)
I met the Wild Samoans Afa and Sika when I was little back in the early 1980s.. they were waiting for their flight out of Boston.. Two really nice guys.. there was a small language barrier between us but were very friendly and approachable
I met Stan Lee at Denver Comic Con about two years before he passed and it was amazing. He took time to talk with me and my son, even though he was only supposed to take quick pictures. In my fundraising career, I met a lot of well known people and at first it was intimidating and a few I fangirled on the inside. After Stan Lee, it was meeting Leonard Nimoy. Leonard was on my celebrity council for a breast cancer walk. He was always so gracious and kind. Meeting famous people and getting to know some, was a trip. However, when I lived in L.A., I never approached anyone in public. Personally, if someone is out with their family, I just let them enjoy that time. I think it's great that Kevin is so cool to his fans.
Respect goes both ways. That 30 seconds could be a life fulfilling dream that someone remembers always. But be respectful in your approach goes along way I am sure. Love big Kev. Always seems like he is cool dude.
Met Kevin at Daytona Beach Airport when I was working there probably either 2005-06. I know that he lived in nearby Wilbur By the Sea at the time. He had flown in and waiting to get picked up. Talked with him for a few seconds, but tried to keep it low key and didn't ask for autographs or pictures. He was pretty cool.
How to approach a wrestler for an autograph.
Step 1: Go online to see if there is an autograph signing
Step 2: Attend autograph signing, paying fee for autograph
Step 3: Stand in line to get autograph
Step 4: When it's your turn, hand object to be signed to wrestler, be polite, keep chit-chat brief
Common Sense Is The Key. Regards - M2.H.B. 2023!
I saw a famous NBA player in line to get coffee, when he was out of line and waiting for his coffee I approached and politely asked if I could get a photo with him. He was super chill and said yes. Just be respectful because the celebrities are people too.
Back in the mid 80s I worked at the hotel in Greenwich, CT. (they were the WWF back then and their headquarters was in Greenwich) and the wrestlers would come in on the airport shuttle. I'm not an autograph seeker so I didn't bother to ask for one, but I met Jake The Snake Roberts, Paul Orndorff, Honky Tonk Man, "Mean" Gene Okerlund (he was a little grumpy at 7:30am when he was checking out), Dan Spivey and Don Kernoodle. I also almost bumped into (literally) Vince McMahon as we came around a corner in the hallway. We both did the awkward side step to get out of each other's way, and ended up getting back in each other's way. I also saw Linda McMahon in a deli 3 days after Jerry Lawler had his heart attack on RAW.
This is why kevin Nash is awesome and a great actor