WWE icon Kevin Nash recently related a story about how former wrestling boss Vince McMahon bizarrely tried to give Dave Chappelle, one of the most highly regarded living standups, tips on his comedy show.
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On a recent episode of the "Kliq This" podcast, Kevin Nash shared a humorous story he had been told involving McMahon, Triple H, and Ari Emanuel attending a Chappelle show.
According to Nash's secondhand telling, McMahon couldn't seem to sit still during the performance. As the show went on, he was constantly looking around, possibly analyzing the production.
After the performance, the group had the chance to go backstage and meet Chappelle. While everyone else engaged in casual conversation, McMahon couldn't help himself—he decided to offer unsolicited advice on how to improve the production of Chappelle's show.
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As Nash described, Vince criticized aspects of the show, specifically its production and visuals. He asked Chappelle if he could offer a few suggestions on how to enhance the show from a technical standpoint.
"As he watched the performance, he was basically dissecting what would make it better from a production standpoint—the visuals, the effects, all of it," Nash recounted.
Whether Chappelle needed this advice or not is debatable, given that Chappelle is undoubtedly a seasoned performer.
Some might think that Vince's input was uncalled for, considering Chappelle's track record of excellence in comedy and production.
However, it's no surprise that McMahon, known for his workaholic tendencies and relentless drive for improvement, couldn't resist offering his thoughts, despite his complete inexperience with Chappelle's field.
This encounter likely took place during the Dave Chappelle and Friends show at Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut on June 28, 2024, a performance where comedian Donnell Rawlings shared a backstage photo featuring McMahon, his daughter Stephanie McMahon, and son-in-law Triple H, all enjoying the show.
Triple H later explained the experience, saying, "We all find Dave Chappelle incredibly entertaining and funny, and we're big fans. There was a rare opportunity where he was going to be in town, and we all had a chance to take a break from work and see him."
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