Kevin Nash apologizes for term used while critiquing Je’Von Evans
Kevin Nash is apologizing for a term he used while discussing Je’Von Evans’ booking.
The former WWE and WCW star took to social media to apologize for using a term to describe Evans on his podcast, saying it was in poor taste and offensive.
“How often have you heard the term Uncle Tom? Most likely, it was used in a degrading way. If you’ve actually read the literature, Uncle Tom was whipped to death for helping free two female slaves,” he wrote. “I apologize for the use of the term Mr. Bogangles, it was in poor taste and obviously offensive. I just see talent being pushed in a direction that I disagree with. He should be the male version of Sol Ruca. More contemporary than urban. It’s funny how I’m usually the only person who pays attention to the development of black talent.”
On his ‘Kliq This’ podcast, Nash was critical of Evans’ booking, arguing that he needed a bit of an edge.
“He’s an incredible athlete. He’s a little bit too f***ing Mr. Bojangles for me. I wish he was a little bit more urban,” Nash said. “I understand it’s Netflix. I understand there’s a big f***ing world out there besides the one that f***ing 66-year-old Detroit boy Kevin Nash wants, but I just want him to have a little bit of an edge.
Evans was called up to the main roster in January, recently competing in the Royal Rumble. He won an Elimination Chamber qualifying match on Monday, putting him in the match that takes place February 28 in Chicago.
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