WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash has hit back at The Undertaker’s recent criticism of WWE’s infamous 1996 Curtain Call. He believes the comments stem from something much simpler: jealousy.
The debate reignited after The Undertaker reflected on the Curtain Call during an episode of his Six Feet Under podcast, calling the moment “selfish” and saying it went against everything he believed about protecting the wrestling business.
While he acknowledged the genuine friendship shared by Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Scott Hall, and Kevin Nash, he felt they put that bond ahead of the industry’s long-standing traditions.
Now, Nash has offered a very different perspective.
Kevin Nash Pushes Back On Undertaker’s Comments
Speaking on Kliq This, Nash dismissed the idea that the Curtain Call was an act of selfishness. He argued that the group never tried to undermine the business and even sought Vince McMahon’s approval before embracing in the ring following their Madison Square Garden match.
Even for Mark (Calaway) to say it was a selfish move, we went and asked Vince (McMahon). It wasn’t selfish. It wasn’t to get ourselves over. I didn’t kip up and not sell the superkick.
Nash said he could have chosen to highlight himself with signature spots but intentionally didn’t because the focus wasn’t on getting extra attention.
If you really watch it and watch it for what it’s worth, I take it more as jealousy that you didn’t do it, you know, because it became a moment.
The Curtain Call Still Divides Opinion
The Curtain Call remains one of the most talked-about moments in wrestling history.
The incident took place after a live event at Madison Square Garden in May 1996, shortly before Kevin Nash and Scott Hall left WWE for WCW. Despite playing opposing characters on television, Hall, Nash, Michaels, and Triple H embraced in the ring after the match, openly breaking character in front of the crowd.
Although the moment wasn’t broadcast on WWE television, it quickly became legendary among wrestling fans. Triple H was famously blamed behind the scenes, with many believing the fallout contributed to him losing a planned King of the Ring victory that year.
The Undertaker’s recent comments made it clear he still believes the Curtain Call crossed a line, even if he understood why the four friends wanted to share one last moment together.
Nash, however, sees things differently. In his view, the group handled the situation professionally by clearing it with Vince McMahon beforehand, making it unfair to label the moment selfish.
