With Kevin Nash absent this week, this episode of Kliq This takes a deep dive into the evolving saga of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s unexpected impact on WWE’s 2024 landscape. Sean Oliver and producer Steve Kaufmann piece together key moments from past discussions to recount how The Rock’s sudden boardroom influence, surprise returns, and teased WrestleMania plans rattled the entire wrestling world.

Relive the initial shock as The Rock confronted Jinder Mahal and teased a showdown with Roman Reigns, all while fan expectations for Cody Rhodes’s triumphant story skyrocketed—and then got derailed. From backstage chaos, locker room uncertainties, and shifting creative directions to CM Punk’s views on The Rock’s return and the evolution of WWE’s global approach, this episode compiles and contextualizes past clips into one cohesive narrative.

Whether you’re curious about the industry’s behind-the-scenes machinations, the business strategy behind The Rock’s involvement, or the shifting tides of fan reception, this special “saga” episode offers a panoramic look at one of 2024’s most talked-about wrestling arcs—all told through archival commentary and discussions that stand on their own.

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00:00 Kliq This #127: The Rock's 2024

00:36 Oliver on Colostrum

01:55 Nash's Bicep Surgery

02:45 INTRODUCING the SAGA of The Rock's 2024

04:22 CHAPTER #1 From Hollywood to the Boardroom (Jan–Mar 2024)

05:42 Kevin Nash on The Rock appearing on RAW

22:46 Kevin Nash on The Rock returning to TV

36:50 BREAK VIIA

40:46 Kevin Nash on what The Rock's return means for Cody Rhodes

44:08 Kevin Nash on The Rock joining the TKO Board

52:55 Kevin Nash on WHY it's going to be Roman Reigns vs The Rock at Wrestlemania

01:12:51 BREAK MANSCAPED

01:15:51 Kevin Nash on if he'd do The Rock vs Roman Reigns NOT at Wrestlemania

01:20:17 Kevin Nash on Dave Meltzer comparing The Rock to Taylor Swift

01:29:09 CHAPTER #2 Locker Room/Fan Revolt

01:29:44 Kevin Nash on The Rock smacking Cody Rhodes

01:35:26 Kevin Nash on CM Punk's comments about The Rock

01:37:47 Kevin Nash on The Rock's heel promo

01:44:19 BREAK BLUECHEW

01:47:00 BREAK GET BLITZED

01:49:18 Chapter #3: Wrestlemania XL

01:50:55 Kevin Nash on WHO The Rock is voting for

01:57:26 Kevin Nash on The Rock's language

02:05:03 Kevin Nash on Roman Reigns & The Rock vs Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins

02:08:55 BREAK TUSHY

02:12:50 CHAPTER #4: Lasting Legacy & Fan Perception

02:13:07 Kevin Nash on The Rock's early gimmicks

02:23:58 Kevin Nash on The Rock's overselling

02:27:35 BREAK MANDO

02:30:27 DOES The Rock make Wrestling Cool?

02:31:23 Kevin Nash on IF The Rock makes wrestling cool again

02:40:52 Kevin Nash on the crowd turning on the Rock in favor of Hulk Hogan

02:44:18 #ASKSEAN

02:45:03 #ASKSEAN Does Russo take too much Credit?

02:49:28 #ASKSEAN Favorite Rock movie?

02:50:23 OUTRO

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