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** For Waltman, XPacHeat. He's the {{Trope Namer|s}}.

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** For Waltman, XPacHeat. He's the {{Trope Namer|s}}.Namer|s}}.
** For all of them, their backstage antics and alleged burial of talent, especially around 1995-1996 before Nash and Hall's departure.
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* EnsembleDarkhorse: Triple H was initially a tagalong and junior member of The Kliq. Now he, along with [[Wrestling/StephanieMcMahon his wife]], run the entire company after the ousting of Wrestling/VinceMcMahon.

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* EnsembleDarkhorse: Triple H was initially a tagalong and junior member of The Kliq. Now he, along with [[Wrestling/StephanieMcMahon his wife]], run the entire company creative department after the ousting of Wrestling/VinceMcMahon.
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* EnsembleDarkhorse: Triple H was initially a tagalong and junior member of The Kliq. Now he, along with his wife, are the heir apparent to run the entire company once Wrestling/VinceMcMahon dies.

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* EnsembleDarkhorse: Triple H was initially a tagalong and junior member of The Kliq. Now he, along with [[Wrestling/StephanieMcMahon his wife, are the heir apparent to wife]], run the entire company once Wrestling/VinceMcMahon dies.after the ousting of Wrestling/VinceMcMahon.
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* CommonKnowledge: A wrestling fan who hasn't seen the Kliq's MemeticHandGesture being used outside of wrestling might think that it's a gesture they came up with themselves. However, anyone else might recognize it as the "Turkish Wolf".[[note]]Also known outside of wrestling as the Wolf Howl, Wolf Kiss, Kissing Diablos, etc.[[/note]] The group were aware of it; it was the name Sean Waltman introduced it to them with, and it is the direct inspiration for Nash, Hall, and Syxx calling themselves the Wolfpac. Discussed [[http://www.wwe.com/article/wwe-too-sweet-hand-gesture-meaning here]].

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* CommonKnowledge: A wrestling fan who hasn't seen the Kliq's MemeticHandGesture signature hand gesture being used outside of wrestling might think that it's a gesture they came up with themselves. However, anyone else might recognize it as the "Turkish Wolf".[[note]]Also known outside of wrestling as the Wolf Howl, Wolf Kiss, Kissing Diablos, etc.[[/note]] The group were aware of it; it was the name Sean Waltman introduced it to them with, and it is the direct inspiration for Nash, Hall, and Syxx calling themselves the Wolfpac. Discussed [[http://www.wwe.com/article/wwe-too-sweet-hand-gesture-meaning here]].

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* FunnyAneurysmMoment: Any of Shawn's matches before 2002, and any of Scott or Kid's matches ''ever'', if you know about their drug problems. It's almost guaranteed that they're performing while stoned and/or drunk.
* HarsherInHindsight: Sure, four out of five of the Kliq showing up for Shawn's Hall of Fame induction was awesome. And yes, Scott's reason for missing it (he didn't want to be tempted with drugs or alcohol) was a commendable one. Except a few days later, Scott attempted an overdose, and [[http://kevinnash.tumblr.com/post/4798817459/remember-wrestlers-are-people-just-like-you according to Kevin]] at the time was still in very bad shape, and would continue to be in similar bad shape until he reconnected with Wrestling/{{D|iamondDallasPage}}DP.

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* FunnyAneurysmMoment: HarsherInHindsight:
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Any of Shawn's matches before 2002, and any of Scott or Kid's matches ''ever'', if you know about their drug problems. It's almost guaranteed that they're performing while stoned and/or drunk.
* HarsherInHindsight: ** Sure, four out of five of the Kliq showing up for Shawn's Hall of Fame induction was awesome. And yes, Scott's reason for missing it (he didn't want to be tempted with drugs or alcohol) was a commendable one. Except a few days later, Scott attempted an overdose, and [[http://kevinnash.tumblr.com/post/4798817459/remember-wrestlers-are-people-just-like-you according to Kevin]] at the time was still in very bad shape, and would continue to be in similar bad shape until he reconnected with Wrestling/{{D|iamondDallasPage}}DP.
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* BrokenBase: Justin Credible's connection to the Kliq. Some fans consider him to be a member (At least unofficially). Others, including Credible himself, only see him as a friend of the Kliq and not an actual member. The fact that he criticized how something that was organic and real like the "Curtain Call" was made corporate adds support to the latter.

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* BrokenBase: Justin Credible's connection to the Kliq. Some fans consider him to be a member (At least unofficially). Others, including Credible himself, only see him as a friend of the Kliq and not an actual member. The fact that he criticized how something that was organic and real like the "Curtain Call" was made corporate adds support to the latter. When asked about this on his podcast, Kevin Nash would say that Credible was an honorary member similar to Louie Spicolli.
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** For Hunter, the "Reign of Terror" and marrying [[Wrestling/StephanieMcMahon the boss's daughter]]. To this day Wrestling/JimCornette refers to him derisively as "The Son In Law".

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** For Hunter, the "Reign of Terror" and marrying [[Wrestling/StephanieMcMahon the boss's daughter]]. To this day Well until Trips started running [[{{Wrestling/WWENXT}} NXT]], Wrestling/JimCornette refers refered to him derisively as "The Son In Law".
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* CommonKnowledge: That iconic hand signal is obviously called the "Too Sweet", guys. That's what Wrestling/KevinNash used to say when he threw it up in the [=nWo=].

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* CommonKnowledge: That iconic hand signal is obviously called A wrestling fan who hasn't seen the "Too Sweet", guys. That's what Wrestling/KevinNash Kliq's MemeticHandGesture being used to say when he threw outside of wrestling might think that it's a gesture they came up with themselves. However, anyone else might recognize it up in as the [=nWo=]."Turkish Wolf".[[note]]Also known outside of wrestling as the Wolf Howl, Wolf Kiss, Kissing Diablos, etc.[[/note]] The group were aware of it; it was the name Sean Waltman introduced it to them with, and it is the direct inspiration for Nash, Hall, and Syxx calling themselves the Wolfpac. Discussed [[http://www.wwe.com/article/wwe-too-sweet-hand-gesture-meaning here]].
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* BrokenBase: Justin Credible's connection to the Kliq. Some fans consider him to be a member (At least unofficially). Others, including Credible himself, only see him as a friend of the Kliq and not an actual member. The fact that he criticized how something that was organic and real like the Curtain Call was made corporate adds weight to the latter.

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* BrokenBase: Justin Credible's connection to the Kliq. Some fans consider him to be a member (At least unofficially). Others, including Credible himself, only see him as a friend of the Kliq and not an actual member. The fact that he criticized how something that was organic and real like the Curtain Call "Curtain Call" was made corporate adds weight support to the latter.
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* BrokenBase: Justin Credible's connection to the Kliq. Some fans consider him to be a member (At least unofficially). Others, including Credible himself, only see him as a friend of the Kliq and not an actual member. The fact that he criticized how something that was organic and real like the Curtain Call was made corporate adds weight to the latter.
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** Pro: The difference between today's midcard and the old guard is that the former were actually booked to look strong. If they didn't like a finish, or if they thought it wouldn't get over, they wouldn't do it. Because Vince didn't hold all the cards, he was forced to listen to his performers and to rely on their storytelling ability in the ring. Now Vince has everyone so terrified and grateful for their lives and salaries that they're happy being mediocre for their entire careers. There are probably only ten guys on the roster who even know what it's like to be over, and only three of them -- max -- are allowed to be.

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** Pro: The difference between today's midcard and the old guard is that the former latter were actually booked to look strong. If they didn't like a finish, or if they thought it wouldn't get over, they wouldn't do it. Because Vince didn't hold all the cards, he was forced to listen to his performers and to rely on their storytelling ability in the ring. Now Vince has everyone so terrified and grateful for their lives and salaries that they're happy being mediocre for their entire careers. There are probably only ten guys on the roster who even know what it's like to be over, and only three of them -- max -- are allowed to be.
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** Pro: The difference between today's midcard and the old guard is that the latter were actually booked to look strong. If they didn't like a finish, or if they thought it wouldn't get over, they wouldn't do it. Because Vince didn't hold all the cards, he was forced to listen to his performers and to rely on their storytelling ability in the ring. Now Vince has everyone so terrified and grateful for their lives and salaries that they're happy being mediocre for their entire careers. There are probably only ten guys on the roster who even know what it's like to be over, and only three of them -- max -- are allowed to be.

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** Pro: The difference between today's midcard and the old guard is that the latter former were actually booked to look strong. If they didn't like a finish, or if they thought it wouldn't get over, they wouldn't do it. Because Vince didn't hold all the cards, he was forced to listen to his performers and to rely on their storytelling ability in the ring. Now Vince has everyone so terrified and grateful for their lives and salaries that they're happy being mediocre for their entire careers. There are probably only ten guys on the roster who even know what it's like to be over, and only three of them -- max -- are allowed to be.
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* EnsembleDarkhorse: Triple H was initially a tagalong and junior member of The Kliq. Now he, along with his wife, are the heir apparent to run the entire company once VinceMcMahon dies.

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* EnsembleDarkhorse: Triple H was initially a tagalong and junior member of The Kliq. Now he, along with his wife, are the heir apparent to run the entire company once VinceMcMahon Wrestling/VinceMcMahon dies.
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** For Hunter, the "Reign of Terror" and marrying [[Wrestling/StephanieMcMahon the boss's daughter]]. To this day JimCornette refers to him derisively as "The Son In Law".

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** For Hunter, the "Reign of Terror" and marrying [[Wrestling/StephanieMcMahon the boss's daughter]]. To this day JimCornette Wrestling/JimCornette refers to him derisively as "The Son In Law".
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* {{Base Breaker}}s: It's the same with any workers who get organized: there's going to be some benefits and also abuses.

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* {{Base Breaker}}s: Breaking Character}}s: It's the same with any workers who get organized: there's going to be some benefits and also abuses.
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* LoveToHateLoveToHate: They were all charismatic individuals who knew what they were doing in the ring[[note]]Michaels and Waltman are both well noted for being aerodynamic athletes, what Nash and HHH lacked in variance of moveset they made up for with demonstrative psychology in the moves they did do, and Hall was pretty much a JackOfAllTrades in the ring before his condition deteriorated to the point many put him on the short list of best wrestlers ever not to be a world champion right along with [[Wrestling/RoddyPiper Piper]] and [[Wrestling/CurtHennig Perfect]][[/note]] and for the most part excelled more as asshole heels than as valiant faces.



** For Hunter, the "Reign of Terror" and marrying [[Wrestling/StephanieMcMahon the boss's daughter]]. To this day JimCornette refers to him derisively as "The Son In Law"

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** For Hunter, the "Reign of Terror" and marrying [[Wrestling/StephanieMcMahon the boss's daughter]]. To this day JimCornette refers to him derisively as "The Son In Law"Law".
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* CommonKnowledge: That iconic hand signal is obviously called the "Too Sweet", guys. That's what Wrestling/KevinNash used to say when he threw it up in the [=nWo=].
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* HarsherInHindsight: Sure, four out of five of the Kliq showing up for Shawn's Hall of Fame induction was awesome. And yes, Scott's reason for missing it (he didn't want to be tempted with drugs or alcohol) was a commendable one. Except a few days later, Scott attempted an overdose, and [[http://kevinnash.tumblr.com/post/4798817459/remember-wrestlers-are-people-just-like-you according to Kevin]] is still in very bad shape.

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* HarsherInHindsight: Sure, four out of five of the Kliq showing up for Shawn's Hall of Fame induction was awesome. And yes, Scott's reason for missing it (he didn't want to be tempted with drugs or alcohol) was a commendable one. Except a few days later, Scott attempted an overdose, and [[http://kevinnash.tumblr.com/post/4798817459/remember-wrestlers-are-people-just-like-you according to Kevin]] is at the time was still in very bad shape.shape, and would continue to be in similar bad shape until he reconnected with Wrestling/{{D|iamondDallasPage}}DP.
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* EnsembleDarkhorse: Triple H was initially a tagalong and junior member of The Kliq. Now he, along with his wife, are the heir apparent to run the entire company once VinceMcMahon dies.
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** This absence was rectified a few years later when a clean and sober Hall was inducted into the Hall of Fame and greeted by the other four.
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** For Hunter, the "Reign of Terror" and marrying [[Wrestling/StephanieMcMahon the boss's daughter]].

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** For Hunter, the "Reign of Terror" and marrying [[Wrestling/StephanieMcMahon the boss's daughter]]. To this day JimCornette refers to him derisively as "The Son In Law"



** For Scott, his alcoholism. Many people forget that he was once considered to be an equal wrestler to Shawn.

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** For Scott, his alcoholism. Many people forget that he was once considered to be an equal wrestler to Shawn.Shawn and was well known for having a brilliant mind for wrestling.
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** Pro: The difference between today's midcard and the New Generation is that were actually booked to look strong. And if they didn't like a finish, or if they thought it wouldn't get over, they wouldn't do it. Because Vince didn't hold all the cards, he was forced to listen to his performers and to rely on their storytelling ability in the ring. Now Vince has everyone so terrified and grateful for their lives that they're happy being mediocre for their entire careers. There are probably only ten guys on the roster who even know what it's like to be over, and only three of them -- max -- are allowed to be.

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** Pro: The difference between today's midcard and the New Generation old guard is that the latter were actually booked to look strong. And if If they didn't like a finish, or if they thought it wouldn't get over, they wouldn't do it. Because Vince didn't hold all the cards, he was forced to listen to his performers and to rely on their storytelling ability in the ring. Now Vince has everyone so terrified and grateful for their lives and salaries that they're happy being mediocre for their entire careers. There are probably only ten guys on the roster who even know what it's like to be over, and only three of them -- max -- are allowed to be.
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** Pro: The difference between today's midcard and the New Generation is that were actually booked to look strong. And if they didn't like a finish, or if they thought it wouldn't get over, they wouldn't do it. End of story. Now Vince has everyone so terrified and grateful for their lives that they're happy being mediocre for their entire careers. There are probably only ten guys on the roster who even know what it's like to be over, and only three of them -- max -- are allowed to be.

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** Pro: The difference between today's midcard and the New Generation is that were actually booked to look strong. And if they didn't like a finish, or if they thought it wouldn't get over, they wouldn't do it. End of story.Because Vince didn't hold all the cards, he was forced to listen to his performers and to rely on their storytelling ability in the ring. Now Vince has everyone so terrified and grateful for their lives that they're happy being mediocre for their entire careers. There are probably only ten guys on the roster who even know what it's like to be over, and only three of them -- max -- are allowed to be.
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** Con: Two of those guys left for WCW and one of them would have died by 1999 had he not gotten injured. Nobody in their right mind misses the Kliq phoning it in (only jobbing [[{{Nepotism}} to each other]]) and fucking other workers over.

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** Con: Two of those guys left for WCW and one of them would have died by 1999 had he not gotten injured. Nobody in their right mind misses the Kliq phoning it in (only jobbing [[{{Nepotism}} to each other]]) and fucking other workers over. And most of the time it was detrimental to the product, resulting in Shawn crying on TV and dropping a title for the millionth time and horrible Diesel main events being forced down our throats every month.
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* {{Base Breaker}}s: Breaker}}s: It's the same with any workers who get organized: there's going to be some benefits and also abuses.



** Two of those guys left for WCW and one of them would have died by 1999 had he not gotten injured. Nobody in their right mind misses the Kliq phoning it in (only jobbing to each other) and fucking other workers over.

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** Con: Two of those guys left for WCW and one of them would have died by 1999 had he not gotten injured. Nobody in their right mind misses the Kliq phoning it in (only jobbing [[{{Nepotism}} to each other) other]]) and fucking other workers over.

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* {{Base Breaker}}s: '''And How!'''

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* {{Base Breaker}}s: '''And How!'''Breaker}}s:
** Pro: The difference between today's midcard and the New Generation is that were actually booked to look strong. And if they didn't like a finish, or if they thought it wouldn't get over, they wouldn't do it. End of story. Now Vince has everyone so terrified and grateful for their lives that they're happy being mediocre for their entire careers. There are probably only ten guys on the roster who even know what it's like to be over, and only three of them -- max -- are allowed to be.
** Two of those guys left for WCW and one of them would have died by 1999 had he not gotten injured. Nobody in their right mind misses the Kliq phoning it in (only jobbing to each other) and fucking other workers over.
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* SugarWiki/{{Heartwarming Moment|s}}: The Kliq reuniting for Shawn's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. [[http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/blaqueluna/dx/clique-reunion.jpg From left, Hunter, Kevin, Shawn, and Kid]], who haven't been in public together in years. And the only reason Scott's missing is because [[http://rajah.com/base/node/22329 he knew]] [[[=TearJerker=] being around them would]] [[TheAlcoholic trigger him]] [[DrugsAreBad into a relapse]] and he wants to stay sober.

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* SugarWiki/{{Heartwarming Moment|s}}: The Kliq reuniting for Shawn's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. [[http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/blaqueluna/dx/clique-reunion.jpg From left, Hunter, Kevin, Shawn, and Kid]], who haven't been in public together in years. And the only reason Scott's missing is because [[http://rajah.com/base/node/22329 he knew]] [[[=TearJerker=] [[{{Tearjerker}} being around them would]] [[TheAlcoholic trigger him]] [[DrugsAreBad into a relapse]] and he wants to stay sober.
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* SugarWiki/Heartwarming: The Kliq reuniting for Shawn's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. [[http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/blaqueluna/dx/clique-reunion.jpg From left, Hunter, Kevin, Shawn, and Kid]], who haven't been in public together in years. And the only reason Scott's missing is because [[http://rajah.com/base/node/22329 he knew]] [[TearJerker being around them would]] [[TheAlcoholic trigger him]] [[DrugsAreBad into a relapse]] and he wants to stay sober.

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* SugarWiki/Heartwarming: SugarWiki/{{Heartwarming Moment|s}}: The Kliq reuniting for Shawn's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. [[http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/blaqueluna/dx/clique-reunion.jpg From left, Hunter, Kevin, Shawn, and Kid]], who haven't been in public together in years. And the only reason Scott's missing is because [[http://rajah.com/base/node/22329 he knew]] [[TearJerker [[[=TearJerker=] being around them would]] [[TheAlcoholic trigger him]] [[DrugsAreBad into a relapse]] and he wants to stay sober.



** For Shawn (and, to a lesser degree, Hunter) the MontrealScrewjob.
** For Hunter, the "Reign of Terror" and marrying [[StephanieMcMahon the boss's daughter]].

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** For Shawn (and, to a lesser degree, Hunter) the MontrealScrewjob.Montreal Screwjob.
** For Hunter, the "Reign of Terror" and marrying [[StephanieMcMahon [[Wrestling/StephanieMcMahon the boss's daughter]].



** For Waltman, XPacHeat. He's the TropeNamer.

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** For Waltman, XPacHeat. He's the TropeNamer.{{Trope Namer|s}}.

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* CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming: The Kliq reuniting for Shawn's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. [[http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/blaqueluna/dx/clique-reunion.jpg From left, Hunter, Kevin, Shawn, and Kid]], who haven't been in public together in years. And the only reason Scott's missing is because [[http://rajah.com/base/node/22329 he knew]] [[TearJerker being around them would]] [[TheAlcoholic trigger him]] [[DrugsAreBad into a relapse]] and he wants to stay sober.
** And having a [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=PcHJYXPBM0E three-minute long love-fest of hugging and celebrating]].


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* SugarWiki/Heartwarming: The Kliq reuniting for Shawn's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. [[http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/blaqueluna/dx/clique-reunion.jpg From left, Hunter, Kevin, Shawn, and Kid]], who haven't been in public together in years. And the only reason Scott's missing is because [[http://rajah.com/base/node/22329 he knew]] [[TearJerker being around them would]] [[TheAlcoholic trigger him]] [[DrugsAreBad into a relapse]] and he wants to stay sober.
** And having a [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=PcHJYXPBM0E three-minute long love-fest of hugging and celebrating]].
* HoYay: Oh good god. Look at any picture of them together, chances are they're draped all over each other. Read any interview with any one of them, and ten to one, they're talking up one of the others.

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