Back in 2004, Kevin Nash showed up to a fan club dinner organized just for him — not by corporate sponsors, not by a major promotion — but by a small group of passionate fans, mostly middle-aged women, who genuinely appreciated the man behind the persona.

When photos of that dinner started circulating online, the internet — in its usual form — started mocking the women. Jokes were made. Comments got cruel.

But here’s the part people don’t always talk about:

Kevin Nash stood up for them.

He didn’t let it slide.

He called it out directly in an interview and made it crystal clear that there was nothing funny about belittling people who love this business.

He didn’t chase a cheap laugh.

He didn’t protect his “gimmick” or image at the expense of others.

Instead, he said these women were kind, and he appreciated what they did.

And that tells you everything about the man.

Big Sexy? No question.

But even bigger heart.

Whether it’s flying cross-country on a bad knee to make a booking or defending fans who don’t fit the stereotype — Kevin Nash proves time and again what this business is really about:

Connection. Loyalty. Respect