Kevin Nash’s $50,000 Demand Keeps Him Retired From Wrestling

Kevin Nash, a WWE Hall of Famer and one of wrestling’s most iconic figures, has made it clear he won’t be stepping back into the ring anytime soon—or ever. Nash, whose last match was in 2018 during a gauntlet bout for Big Time Wrestling, hasn’t been an active competitor since 2011, when he lost a ladder match to Triple H.

On the latest episode of his podcast Kliq This, Nash addressed whether he could ever see himself wrestling again. His answer? A resounding no, laced with a bit of his signature humor.

“F*ck no. It’s like when people say, ‘Hey, do you still do anything appearance-wise?’ I’m like, ‘What do you got in mind?’”

He went on to share the type of responses he gives promoters hoping to book him. “‘I was thinking maybe commissioner.’ No. I could be commissioner on a Zoom call,” he quipped. “I won’t go someplace and get in the ring and cut a promo. Indie shows can’t afford me. I make sure of it.”

Nash elaborated on how he prices himself out of bookings as a joke. “‘No, you misunderstood me, I said $50,000.’ ‘We can do that.’ ‘No, 50 plus…’” he added with a laugh, making it clear that he’s content steering clear of the squared circle.

While fans might hold out hope for a Kevin Nash appearance or even a brief stint in an authority role, it’s obvious that the 63-year-old has other priorities and isn’t about to trade comfort for a return to wrestling’s grueling schedule.