WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash delivered pointed criticism of both CM Punk and World Heavyweight Champion Gunther during the latest episode of his Kliq This podcast, questioning Punk's current in-ring capabilities and challenging the authenticity of Gunther's crowd reactions.
Nash expressed concern about Punk's recent performances, particularly his physical presentation in main event programs. "I watched him closely," Nash said. "He looked slow. To me, it looks like it's time." The Hall of Famer specifically criticized Punk wrestling in a t-shirt while positioned in top-level matches, arguing it undermines the credibility required at that spot on the card.
Kevin Nash talks Gunther
Turning to Gunther, Nash pushed back against the notion that the champion currently generates genuine heat. While acknowledging strong crowd reactions, Nash described them as manufactured rather than organic. "He's got the closest thing to heat on that show," Nash said. "But it's not real heat."
Nash argued that authentic heat disrupts the flow of programming and demands immediate response, not polite introductions and scripted exits. He explained that if Gunther truly had real heat, WWE would not simply allow him full entrances and orderly departures from the ring.
