Kevin Nash will NOT be in the Royal Rumble ... unless he's going over

by Geno Mrosko on Jan 25, 2012 8:10 PM EST in WWE

It wasn't long ago that Kevin Nash was written off WWE television thanks to a sledgehammer beating from Triple H at the TLC pay-per-view. The angle used was that the big man needed surgery on his busted beak and he would be out indefinitely.

Not long after, Nash was on Twitter saying he was done with pro wrestling and it was "nice to end it with someone I love." This was, of course, a load of crap and he's simply taking some time away.

One of the easiest ways to bring him back to WWE would be to have him be a surprise entrant in the Royal Rumble match, which takes place this Sunday night (Jan. 29, 2012) in St. Louis, Missouri. After all, the company has been pushing the line that "for the first time ever, every single WWE superstar is eligible to enter." This could easily mean any legend or someone we've all forgotten about.

Like Nash.

Because he was likely getting bombarded with questions from inquiring minds regarding his status for the Rumble match, Nash once again took to Twitter to let us know his status for the show.

"Under no circumstances will I be at the Royal Rumble, unless of course, I'm going over. Oh, and I need to be No. 30."

What's so great about that statement is that it was likely intended to be tongue-in-cheek but when reading it, you can't help but feel like it's entirely possible a conversation took place and that's exactly what Nash said.

Triple H gives him a call: "Hey, Kev, we're putting together the Rumble match-uh. You were super over last year, you want to get in on it this year? You'll get a surprise pop-uh."

"Sure, man, yeah. I just have to go over," Nash responds.

"Well, Kev, we can probably work something out for you-uh. Let you eliminate a few guys."

"Oh and I have to be number 30."

"Bye, Kev."

Don't be surprised to see Nash show up in St. Louis this Sunday night. His buddy X-Pac is holding a party with Billy Gunn in the city after the show. Time to get the band back together?

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Is Nash really coming back to wrestle one day?

This was, of course, a load of crap and he’s simply taking some time away.

Is that fact or just your opinion, Geno? I could see why you would think that since all those old guys can never stay away.

I really enjoyed his match with HHH. In my mind, that was his perfect career ending final match. I don’t know how he could top that.

by Manolo Has Pizzazz on Jan 25, 2012 8:30 PM EST reply actions

He's already booked for indy dates.

And has said he’ll still do stuff with WWE every now and again.

Forget it Donny, you're out of your element.

by Geno Mrosko on Jan 25, 2012 8:56 PM EST up reply actions

Thanks for the info. Whatever Nash ends up doing, I hope he can stay healthy.

by Manolo Has Pizzazz on Jan 25, 2012 9:25 PM EST up reply actions

Does anybody think Kharma has a shot at returning at the Rumble? Surely she could toss out a couple of jobbers.

by Kanenite on Jan 25, 2012 8:49 PM EST reply actions

She announced the pregnancy on May 30th

If my math is correct that was about 8 months (almost to the day) before the Rumble. If she was already about a month in at the time she’d be having the kid right about now and if not then she’ll be due sometime in February.

I read something online that she’d like to be back around Wrestlemania.

by mn6334 on Jan 25, 2012 8:59 PM EST up reply actions

People don’t usually announce pregnancies until after the first trimester because the risk of miscarriage is high before then. I guess she might’ve announced earlier because participating in a wrestling match is not exactly healthy for a developing fetus. Also, I doubt a new mother wants to leave her newborn right away and go back on the road 25 days a moth. I think she’s also planning her wedding.

by joliemadchen on Jan 25, 2012 9:10 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, the part about her not wanting to leave her kid immediatley has convinced me to

expect her back later, rather than sooner.

Not that I really care for women wrestling, but it’ll be good to have her back. They’re still pushing women as wrestlers, so for as long as they do that, I’d prefer them to book programs that are not as horrible as they have been the past two, three months. Having her back injects a hell of a lot of credibility back into things, just for being there. Then, maybe, Natalya won’t be losing to women jobbers in ten-seconds.

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by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Jan 25, 2012 10:13 PM EST up reply actions

The risk of miscarriage..

was extremely high, and you’re right, people traditionally do not want to say anything out of that fear. But this is an unusual situation given her career, she announced it. She didn’t look preggers, so I’m not sure how far along she may have been. I really wish I knew though, I am a big fan & cannot wait to see what happens when she comes back.

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by Rawuncutnxrated on Jan 25, 2012 11:56 PM EST up reply actions

Whatever they do..

I pray that it doesn’t involve any of D-Generation Medicare or Old Foggie Order. These old broken down has beens need to disappear. I am already disgusted that Foley is going to be in this thing. Why did CM Punk need to be Foley’s crusader?

I also think WWe may do something different this year w/ Taker. Instead of going the route of always video packaging his return, I think he may just be an one of the 30.

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by Rawuncutnxrated on Jan 26, 2012 12:04 AM EST reply actions

It’s a match with 30 guys where older surprise entrants are done every year. You really find this disgusting? Seriously now

by Chris Cutrer on Jan 27, 2012 6:50 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions

If they wanted to put the band back together

They would have started something with Miz and Truth. Why did they bring back Nash and have him help Miz and Truth and completely turn it to a Triple H feud? The NWO coming back and having Nash act as DiBiase did would be perfect. Too much wasted talent on the roster right now not to create a faction of some sort. Is Miz & Truth really selling that much merch that they would lose that much money??

by billsfan_905 on Jan 26, 2012 12:49 AM EST reply actions

and completely turn it to a Triple H feud

You answered your own question, sir.

by thejasten on Jan 26, 2012 9:18 AM EST up reply actions

Ya if 2003 HHH didn't teach you anything is that History repeats itself.

Beside the only thing Nash is going over with is the hair color he uses to cover up that old man grey.

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