DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2003 Nash’s in-ring future in jeopardy by Phil Speer Oct. 20, 2003 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – Oct. 20, 2003 – Kevin Nash’s right shoulder is constantly in pain. He points to an area above his collar bone and says that there’s a non-stop burning sensation, as if someone is putting out a lit cigar. “I may be done,” said the former WWE Champion, who was visiting friends at RAW tonight. “Right now, I’m miserable.” Nash’s spinal issues are due to years of wear and tear, but the excruciating pain he’s dealing with now is the result of a stiff kick to the head he took last May on RAW. One doctor recently told Nash, upon examining his MRI, that his neck is worse than Stone Cold Steve Austin’s, which was said to be the worst of anybody’s, until now. Nash could have elected to have four vertebrae fused (Austin had two), which would have certainly ended his career. Instead, one week from tomorrow, Nash will undergo surgery with Dr. Hae-Dong Jho in Pittsburgh. Dr. Jho also performed surgery on Kurt Angle and “Brooklyn Brawler” Steve Lombardi, as well as Nash’s good friend Scott Hall. Thus far, the surgery has worked wonders for Lombardi and Angle, who was supposed to be out for a year, but returned successfully after just two months. Nash will have two bone spurs removed from his spine, and Dr. Jho will unblock a nerve in Nash’s C-7 region. “Hopefully that’ll relieve the constant pain,” Nash said. As far as his in-ring future, Nash says, “I’ll see how I feel” after recovering from surgery, which is estimated to take six weeks. “I’d still like to be involved in the business in some degree.” He says he could take on a role as something like a bodyguard, which would not require quite as much physicality. The last time WWE fans saw Nash was at SummerSlam. Since then, he’s completed work on a feature film, “The Punisher,” starring Thomas Jane, John Travolta and Rebecca Romijn-Stamos. Nash plays a Russian assassin trying to kill the Punisher. The movie is due to hit theaters on April 14. “Anybody who reads the comic book will know the Russian assassin,” Nash said. Nash said he wasn’t in any scenes with Travolta, but “working with Thomas was fun. He’s a really good actor.” As far as future movies, Nash, who also starred in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze,” says he’ll do them “if I get the roles.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheGame2705 Report post Posted October 21, 2003 That sucks that he's that hurt. Regardless if he doesn't do it anymore out of desire, he still did before and the injuries show that. It may be a blessing in disguise though. As a bodyguard or manager he'd be much better and wouldn't be hurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldSchoolWrestling 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2003 Problem with him being a bodyguard is he'll more often than not put himself over the talent he is supposed to be helping, and he's not as funny as he thinks he is in his promos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheGame2705 Report post Posted October 21, 2003 Did you watch WCW 2000? The guy is a barrel of laughs. However, I will admit people have different tastes. I could never stand Jericho's humor until early this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2003 Just retire Nash. You made a ton a money off a shitty wrestling career. You made your money, now hit the bricks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldSchoolWrestling 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2003 Did you watch WCW 2000? I used to find him very amusing. But towards the end of WCW and anything WWE, his promos have stunk of shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest webmasterofwrestlegame Report post Posted October 21, 2003 Its never fun when a wrestlers career is cut short due to injury. That said, and looking to the future, am I the only one that thinks Nash will have a job in the WWE office? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2003 He probably does have a behind the scenes career lined up for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest PowerPB13 Report post Posted October 21, 2003 *throws confetti* -Patrick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2003 Its never fun when a wrestlers career is cut short due to injury. Cut short? His due date pasted years ago. Nash is almost 45, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dave O'Neill, Journalist Report post Posted October 21, 2003 Nash plays a Russian assassin trying to kill the Punisher. “Anybody who reads the comic book will know the Russian assassin,” Nash said. Nash = The RUSSIAN ?!? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murmuring Beast 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2003 Sad to hear about this. Nash was never a good athlete, but a fairly charismatic guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangerous A 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2003 You made your money, now hit the bricks. Someone should tell Austin this as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted October 21, 2003 The Nash as bodyguard gimmik worked before, just put him on somebody who's already over. I'm guessing the stiff boot would be the one Test gave him after Nash told him to pick on somebody his own size and defended Trish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2003 I'll go pray. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted October 21, 2003 Nash made his money and if I could get a written promise...I'll let him boot King out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2003 I'll take Nash and a drunk midget over JR and the King anyday. Oh the inside comments they'd make... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted October 21, 2003 I'll take Nash and a drunk midget over JR and the King anyday. Oh the inside comments they'd make... a drunk Scott Hall would be better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just call me Dan 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2003 So who delivered the "stiff kick"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2003 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fökai 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2003 Nash worked only one match on RAW in the month of May, which was for the #1 contendership at the World title. I didn't know if Rudo was simply guessing or not, but he is in fact correct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2003 The hair match? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2003 The hair match was the one Jericho won. Nash's May Resume is as follows: Raw - defeated Jericho Judgment Day - beat HHH by DQ. This concludes Nash's list of matches in the month of May. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dave O'Neill, Journalist Report post Posted October 21, 2003 Was The Hair match in May?????? I could of sworn it was nearer Summerslam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Papacita 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2003 Was The Hair match in May?????? I could of sworn it was nearer Summerslam It was right before SummerSlam. They're saying Nash was injured in another #1 contendership match with Jericho in May. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2003 Did he wrestle any house show matches then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Just J Report post Posted October 21, 2003 As long as we can still have him on camera to some extent or another. Maybe as the new co-GM of RAW? That would be sweet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted October 21, 2003 The only stiff kick I can recall him recieving was that boot by Test...I was still watching May and saw nothing that would have injured him like that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anakin Flair 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2003 I'll take Nash and a drunk midget over JR and the King anyday. Oh the inside comments they'd make... a drunk Scott Hall would be better Does he come any other way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted October 21, 2003 I'll take Nash and a drunk midget over JR and the King anyday. Oh the inside comments they'd make... a drunk Scott Hall would be better Does he come any other way? Yes, sober and locked up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
