Guest BoboBrazil Posted July 12, 2002 Report Posted July 12, 2002 Kevin Nash is on the road to recovery and not even thinking about retiring. The former World Champion who suffered a horrific-looking torn quadriceps Monday on Raw is now in Birmingham, Ala., where he will remain for the better part of the next six months, following Tuesday’s two-hour surgery, performed by Dr. James Andrews. “I tore it pretty clean, but I tore it pretty bad. I did a helluva job. Anyone who heard my scream on TV can attest to that,” said Nash, who has not watched a replay of the injury – and doesn’t plan to either. “One of the doctors said that while Andrews was working on it, he was shocked at how it looked, that it looked like a mess.” Early reports say Nash will be out of action for at least six months, but he said, “I have no idea.” Nor does he know exactly how it happened. “I don’t know what I stepped on or whom I stepped away from,” Nash said in his first interview following the injury. “All I know is, I went to hit Bubba, and then what happened, whether I stepped on Earl or Booker, I have no idea. I know I stepped on something that made me plant wrong and blow my quad. “I thought it was my knee at first because it reminded me of when I blew out my knee in ’85. I immediately thought, ‘Oh God.’ But Chris the trainer did the ACL check, and my ACL was tight.” Nash has spent the past few days with HHH, who had a similar, though more severe, quad tear. “Hunter was amazed that I walked out, with the help of crutches, the first day after the surgery,” Nash said. “The next day (Wednesday), it really swelled up and I could barely move. Thursday, I’ve been in a lot of pain. “One thing we’ve got going for us, and us is the boys, is, most of us have a pretty high pain tolerance. Well, if you’re a pain freak, I highly recommend this tear.” Yep, Nash certainly hasn’t lost his sense of humor. “It’s Thursday at 11:40 p.m. Central Time and I don’t know what hurts more – the incision on my quad or my selection of television shows.” Nash has received get-well calls from most of the WWE wrestlers, and also Steve Austin. “Hunter kind of informed me what I was going to be going through over the next couple of months,” Nash said. “If you want to come back from an injury like this, you almost have to isolate yourself to a world of rehab. And as of right now, that’s what I’m doing.” He started electric stimulation on Wednesday. “It’s a long road back; I know that. But I am not a quitter. No way am I retiring. That was not my last match,” Nash said. “Anyone who thinks I’m gonna call it quits after this doesn’t know me.” He paused, then, with a laugh, added, “I’ve got way too much more s --- to stir in that locker room and way too many young kids to hold down.” Nash confirmed that he was not expecting to wrestle on Monday. In fact, he didn’t even have his gear with him; it had to be sent to Philadelphia via Delta Dash, arriving at about 7 p.m. “They asked me to work, and I agreed to work. Nobody held a gun to my head,” he said. “In retrospect, I’m sure everybody wishes they hadn’t made the call, including myself, but we don’t get that luxury in this business. It’s just something that happened. “Sure, you always ask yourself, ‘Why?’ But you can’t dwell on it.” 1wrestling.com
Guest Nevermortal Posted July 12, 2002 Report Posted July 12, 2002 “It’s a long road back; I know that. But I am not a quitter. No way am I retiring. That was not my last match,” Nash said. “Anyone who thinks I’m gonna call it quits after this doesn’t know me.” He paused, then, with a laugh, added, “I’ve got way too much more s --- to stir in that locker room and way too many young kids to hold down.” LOL, WTF?
Guest oldschoolwrestling Posted July 12, 2002 Report Posted July 12, 2002 But is Nash's hair doing ok?
Guest GenerationNever Posted July 12, 2002 Report Posted July 12, 2002 But is Nash's hair doing ok? No. credit: The Observer
Guest Just call me Dan Posted July 12, 2002 Report Posted July 12, 2002 To his credit that was a funny backlash at all the hating going around on guys like him and Hunter. Now if onl he saw he shit about his injury, I can't wait to see how he lashes out then. Especially that clip with the music, priceless.
Guest HartFan86 Posted July 12, 2002 Report Posted July 12, 2002 “It’s a long road back; I know that. But I am not a quitter. No way am I retiring. That was not my last match,” Nash said. “Anyone who thinks I’m gonna call it quits after this doesn’t know me.” He paused, then, with a laugh, added, “I’ve got way too much more s --- to stir in that locker room and way too many young kids to hold down.” LOL, WTF? LMAO!
Guest buffybeast Posted July 12, 2002 Report Posted July 12, 2002 Well, we at least know that Austin is still alive and either watching wrestling or keeping up with the business. I am skeptical about Nash's return. I just can't see Big Lazy coming back from this. Maybe he will prove us all wrong. LOL at the "holding down young kids" comment.
Guest Nezbyte Posted July 12, 2002 Report Posted July 12, 2002 "Nash has spent the past few days with HHH, who had a similar, though more severe, quad tear." HA! Remember that Nash buried himself because he didnt work the rest of the match thread? Well, some one suggested that it was because his injury or tear or whatever was worse. Well, i guess Paul is made of sterner stuff. Funny one, Nash. Funny.
Guest art_vandelay Posted July 12, 2002 Report Posted July 12, 2002 Well, Foley has stated in his books that he feels Nash got to where he is today thanks in large part to his sense of humour, and I think this interview demonstrates that well. I bet someone is going to take that quote and put it into their sig out of context.
Guest Prince Paul Posted July 12, 2002 Report Posted July 12, 2002 I CAN'T WAIT FOR NASH'S RETURN! Note sarcasm. I don't wish the guy any ill will, but hopefully by the time he returns, the WWE will have underwent a major facelift or sorts, and he'll be stuck behind a mic.
Guest Some Guy Posted July 12, 2002 Report Posted July 12, 2002 But is Nash's hair doing ok? No. credit: The Observer LOL If the Observer has such indepth reporting I think I might subcribe. Well if nothing else Nash has a good sense of humor about himself.
Guest LesnarLunatic Posted July 12, 2002 Report Posted July 12, 2002 Nash will return and then break his jaw during a fierce boot choke in the corner.
Guest LaParkaMarka Posted July 12, 2002 Report Posted July 12, 2002 “It’s a long road back; I know that. But I am not a quitter. No way am I retiring. That was not my last match,” Nash said. “Anyone who thinks I’m gonna call it quits after this doesn’t know me.” He paused, then, with a laugh, added, “I’ve got way too much more s --- to stir in that locker room and way too many young kids to hold down.” LOL, WTF? LMAO! Hahahaha...good work Kevin Nash. That was awesome. You can say whatever you want about his workrate etc etc, but the man can be pretty hilarious.
Guest saturnmark4life Posted July 12, 2002 Report Posted July 12, 2002 it's good to see these guys don't take us whiny bastards seriously. No really.
Guest jimmy no nose Posted July 12, 2002 Report Posted July 12, 2002 it's good to see these guys don't take us whiny bastards seriously. No really. Yeah, especially because while they are there we're getting 2nd hand news.
Guest 4Life Posted July 12, 2002 Report Posted July 12, 2002 “It’s a long road back; I know that. But I am not a quitter. No way am I retiring. That was not my last match,” Nash said. “Anyone who thinks I’m gonna call it quits after this doesn’t know me.” He paused, then, with a laugh, added, “I’ve got way too much more s --- to stir in that locker room and way too many young kids to hold down.” There he goes:) Gotta love him!
Guest Shaved Bear Posted July 12, 2002 Report Posted July 12, 2002 Kevin Nash is on the road to recovery and not even thinking about retiring. I think Kev has to stop taking painkillers
Guest Respect The 'Taker Posted July 12, 2002 Report Posted July 12, 2002 “It’s a long road back; I know that. But I am not a quitter. No way am I retiring. That was not my last match,” Nash said. “Anyone who thinks I’m gonna call it quits after this doesn’t know me.” He paused, then, with a laugh, added, “I’ve got way too much more s --- to stir in that locker room and way too many young kids to hold down.” LOL, WTF? LMAO! Hahahaha...good work Kevin Nash. That was awesome. You can say whatever you want about his workrate etc etc, but the man can be pretty hilarious. Agreed, That was damn funny, Nash has always been good for a laugh, and im glad to see he is showing determination in returning, for his sake anyway... This has been the Taker Mark
Guest GenerationNever Posted July 12, 2002 Report Posted July 12, 2002 Maybe Nash was on a Morphine high and let that line slip.
Guest Mattdotcom Posted July 13, 2002 Report Posted July 13, 2002 Getting a card from Austin would be like getting a card from that weird, wife-beating drunk of an uncle after he disowns your family.
Guest El Psycho Diablo Posted July 13, 2002 Report Posted July 13, 2002 I hope Nash comes back, and does well. *shrugs*
Guest jimmy no nose Posted July 13, 2002 Report Posted July 13, 2002 Kevin Nash is on the road to recovery and not even thinking about retiring. I think Kev has to stop taking painkillers Mark Madden, who is a good friend of Nash made a comment about Nash and X-Pac taking a whole lot of pain killers either yesterday or the day before I believe. He was talking about how he was talking to Nash on the phone while he was in the waiting room at the hospital and that he and X-Pac were actually taking a lot of pain killers while they waited. I have no idea why he said it, but he did.
Guest Zero_Cool Posted July 13, 2002 Report Posted July 13, 2002 Heh, funny stuff. Maybe he'll come back and be uhm..better than he was before??
Guest Shaved Bear Posted July 13, 2002 Report Posted July 13, 2002 when youve hit rock bottom there is only one way to go
Guest Austin3164life Posted July 13, 2002 Report Posted July 13, 2002 ""Nash has received get-well calls from most of the WWE wrestlers, and also Steve Austin."" I could just imagine what kind of card Steve sent. It probably had the skull middle fingers on the front, and the Stone Cold skull inside saying, "Hey Kev, I was hoping you'd break a leg in your first match back....". I don't know, for some reason I find it funny that Austin showed a nice gesture to a guy he never wanted to work with.
Guest Zero_Cool Posted July 13, 2002 Report Posted July 13, 2002 Heh, maybe it was a nice thoughtful card on the outside, but once Kev, or X-Pac opened it up, the inside read "I heard you tore your quad. Bye bye, jackass!"
Guest Vyce Posted July 13, 2002 Report Posted July 13, 2002 Maybe it's just me, but I get the feeling that the get well card is Austin's own personal twisted idea of a joke. And if it is, I'm laughing with you, Steve!
Guest RetroRob215 Posted July 13, 2002 Report Posted July 13, 2002 Heh, funny stuff. Maybe he'll come back and be uhm..better than he was before?? Let's not all jump on the Nash bandwagon because of one funny line. Just think back to all of his shitty matches in WCW, that cancels out his humor.
Guest caboose Posted July 13, 2002 Report Posted July 13, 2002 “It’s a long road back; I know that. But I am not a quitter. No way am I retiring. That was not my last match,” Nash said. “Anyone who thinks I’m gonna call it quits after this doesn’t know me.” He paused, then, with a laugh, added, “I’ve got way too much more s --- to stir in that locker room and way too many young kids to hold down.” LOL, WTF? LMAO! Hahahaha...good work Kevin Nash. That was awesome. You can say whatever you want about his workrate etc etc, but the man can be pretty hilarious. Agreed, That was damn funny, Nash has always been good for a laugh, and im glad to see he is showing determination in returning, for his sake anyway... This has been the Taker Mark™ The guy is at least honest.
Guest Trivia247 Posted July 13, 2002 Report Posted July 13, 2002 Anyone else hearing "Its a Beautiful Day" By U2 reading this LOL WWE Desire video in the works!
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