Hall of Famer Kevin Nash has message to TKO officials over WWE creative interference

Kevin Nash weighed in on the ongoing conversation surrounding TKO’s involvement in WWE creative, offering one of the most scathing hot takes you’ll ever hear on the latest episode of the Click This Podcast. Nash’s reasoning is simple: Triple H knows what he’s doing, and the executives above him don’t need to get involved.

“(Paul) Levesque has taken over, and everyone loves the direction that this Levesque guy is taking the new flagship WWE program in the Netflix era,” Nash said. ‘And then lo and behold, just like every other business on earth, the bullshit people on top of that who have no clue except how to get paid more, people higher up the food chain decide to start their business where they don’t need it.’

“We’re going to put this guy in. Let’s put this guy in. How about him in the main event? What if we put this guy in? Why would we put that guy in?’ We’ve got a $500 million deal that involves this guy. While we’re at it, let’s make the field look like NASCAR.”

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Nash clarified that his criticism was directed at those above Triple H in the TKO structure. Not Levesque himself.

“It doesn’t take anything away from Paul Levesque, because Paul Levesque still knows what he’s doing. If anyone out there feels like this, maybe thinks this might apply to them, how about leaving the f–king company alone? Get your f–king nose out of creative.”

Triple H took over creative control of WWE in 2022 and received widespread praise for the initial direction of the product under his leadership. However, last month, TKO President and COO Mark Shapiro publicly claimed that TKO has full control over WWE creative. WWE’s recent storylines have had mixed reactions, with fans pointing to TKO’s outside interference in the booking process as a contributing factor.

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Arizona Cardinals player recruiting future Hall of Famer to join team

Entering the 2026 NFL season, many expect the Arizona Cardinals to be one of the worst teams in football. Not having a defined starting quarterback doesn’t help.

The team’s likely starter Jacoby Brissett recently left minicamp in search of a pay raise. The Cardinals are standing by their position so far, meaning Brissett’s $9.1 million cap hit can remain intact for the final year of his contract, the 2026 season.

The Cardinals also signed Gardner Minshew, who is expected to be Brissett’s backup. However, the Cardinals also added Carson Beck of Miami (FL) in the third round. They also have former undrafted free agent signee Kedon Slovis.

Still, the Cardinals may not be completely satisfied with their QB room. Some people, including players on the team, may still be hoping to see another addition at QB.

Recently, Cardinals wide receiver Kendrick Bourne took to social media to recruit future Hall of Fame QB Aaron Rodgers to Arizona for the upcoming season.

“@AaronRodgers come we are waiting for you.”

Bourne ended the post with eye emojis and a smiley face. Whether it means he is joking is unknown.

Still, it’s not hard to imagine that Bourne was legitimately trying to recruit four-time NFL MVP Rodgers to the Cardinals. The issue is, does Rodgers really want to join a team that is fully prepared for a rebuilding season? Not signing Rodgers could also set the Cardinals up for 2026.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers linked to future Hall of Famer

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers missed the playoffs for the first time in five seasons in 2025. Unlike many others, the Buccaneers did not feel that a coaching change was necessary, at least not at the head coach. Now they are replacing parts of the roster to help them get back to the postseason, but the work is not done yet.

recently, athleticSaad Youssef had an idea that could help fix some of Tampa Bay’s problems. He suggests that the Buccaneers sign future Hall of Fame linebacker Bobby Wagner to a contract.

“The Bucs recently said goodbye to a franchise lifer, as linebacker Lavonte David announced his retirement this week after playing his entire 15-year career in Tampa Bay. The Bucs signed Alex Anzalone in free agency, but they can still do more to strengthen the middle of their defense. Tampa Bay drafted David with the No. 58 pick in the second round in 2012. Eleven picks earlier, the Seattle Seahawks selected Wagner, who turned in what was likely a Hall of Fame career, isn’t the player he was in his peak, but has shown he still has some juice in him.

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Still unsigned in free agency after spending the last two seasons with the Commanders, Wagner is now 35 years old. Still, there’s no doubt that the 14-year pro will add value to Tampa Bay’s defense, as their old starting middle linebacker, Lavonte David, retired after a memorable 14-year career.

Wagner, a six-time All-Pro and 10-time Pro Bowler, surprisingly still started all 17 games last season. He recorded an impressive 162 tackles, 4.5 sacks, four pass deflections and two interceptions.

The Buccaneers may feel they have already found David’s replacement after signing Alex Anzalone to a two-year, $17 million contract. Still, one could argue that the Buccaneers needed another middle linebacker even before David’s retirement. In fact, the addition of Wagner will complement Anzalone and the rest of the Buccaneers’ defense.

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Kansas City Chiefs join future Hall of Famer

The Kansas City Chiefs missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014. Other than getting a new return in Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III, the Chiefs haven’t made many significant changes that are expected to drastically alter Kansas City’s fortunes in 2026.

Their biggest boost will come in the form of Patrick Mahomes’ return from a torn ACL at the end of last season. Meanwhile, former first-round pick Justin Fields has come in as a very thin security blanket for now. More Mahomes insurance could come later.

Still, free agency isn’t done, and the latest batch of Chiefs rumors links them to a potential future Hall of Fame guard.

According to leading ESPN insider Nate Taylor, Kansas City is a “likely destination” for former All-Pro defensive end Cameron Jordan. The 36-year-old has spent his entire 15-year career with the Saints, but is now a free agent.

Jordan will turn 37 in July, but he is also coming off a very strong season in which he recorded 10.5 sacks, 47 tackles (15 TFL), two forced fumbles and two pass deflections. He has also been extremely durable and has never played less than 16 games in his entire career.

While Jordan has compiled 132 sacks in his career (tied for 22nd on the NFL’s career sack leaders list), he is still looking for his first Super Bowl victory. Perhaps the Chiefs present the best opportunity for Jordan, as well as the chance to see a tremendous amount of snaps.

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Minnesota Vikings surprisingly release potential future Hall of Famer

The Minnesota Vikings had no choice but to make a tough decision in the offseason, where they were $40 million over the 2026 salary cap. Several Pro Bowl veterans have been released from the team, including a pair of defensive tackles, Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave, signed in free agency last offseason. But the migration does not end here.

On Wednesday, the Vikings surprisingly also released Harrison Smith from the team. The potential future Hall of Fame safety is expected to either retire after 14 NFL seasons or re-sign in Minnesota at an even lower rate.

He is being processed as a cap casualty after June 1, saving approximately $1.3 million in cap space (exactly needed to sign Kyler Murray), but the Vikings “would welcome his return” according to Matthew Coler. Right now, he won’t take up a roster spot, but his absence leaves a massive void at the safety position next to Josh Metellus in Minnesota.

The Vikings always feared a possible retirement by Smith this offseason, and this could be a precursor to an eventual announcement. For now, the 37-year-old gets some time to decide whether he wants to boost his Hall of Fame resume or begin the next phase in his life, one that will hopefully involve fewer setbacks and injuries.

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