Step behind the curtain and slip into the green-room chaos that only the 11SOFT club normally hears. This "Best of the Pre-Show" mixtape stitches together those hot-mike minutes when Kevin Nash, Sean Oliver and the full Kliq brain-trust empty the chamber before the red light blinks. It is unfiltered locker-room humor, half-baked concepts and very real belly laughs… all finally set loose. Ever wondered how a Gaylord Perry Man of the Year trophy, Bea Arthur, and a Florida cop-battling "multitasker" could all end up in the same awards show pitch? The gang's year-end brainstorm session is here, and it is gloriously off the rails. Sprinkle in a live critique of Mandy Rose's infamous "menu" and you begin to understand why these warm-ups sometimes eclipse the main program. Dave Meltzer's legendary paper tsunami office gets roasted in real time, complete with a forensic breakdown of his CRT monitor and Rolodex. From there the conversation ricochets to Corey Graves conspiracy theories, Pat McAfee's chaos energy, and a fantasy booking detour that leaves even Big Kev shaking his head. No topic is safe and every punchline lands stiff. Kevin's own life shows up too. You will hear the most honest play-by-play ever given of the IVF "walk of shame" and learn why a $4,500 two-night SummerSlam package made him reach for hazard pay. Add a side order of AEW attendance math, a cameo by Gain the Pride-Flag Kane, and a surprise ten-grand payday story for Mick Foley and you have the entire spectrum of wrestling's weirdest corners. This sampler is a love letter to the diehards who live for inside jokes and deep-cut lore. If you crack a smile here, imagine catching it live with the crew every week. Hit play, take the ride, then decide whether you are ready to join the 11SOFT club and hear tomorrow's insanity before anyone else. Get Blitzed-Save 15% at Get-Blitzed.com by entering the code KLIQ at checkout. BlueChew-Visit BlueChew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code NASH -- just pay $5 shipping. Magic Spoon Get $5 off your next order at MagicSpoon.com/KLIQ TUSHY Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off Tushy with the code KLIQ at hellotushy.com/KLIQ #tushypod 00:00 Kliq This #161: BEST OF The Pre Show 00:56 INTRO 03:12 Clip #1: "The Totally Real Year-End Awards" (#025) 12:27 BREAK GET BLITZED 14:11 Clip #2: "Mandy's menu" (KT025) 25:40 BREAK BLUECHEW 36:19 Clip #3: "Meltzer's Desk" (#029) 41:27 Clip #4: Work or Shoot? Corey Graves Rumors & the McAfee Effect (#031) 50:30 Clip #5: "Petco Survivor Series and SummerSlam Goes Two Nights" (#142) 01:01:15 BREAK MAGIC SPOON 01:03:06 Clip #6: $4,500 SummerSlam Seats (#147) 01:12:15 Clip #7: "IVF Adventures and Teaching Moments" (#103) 01:18:33 Clip #8: "AEW Attendance Talk" (#067) 01:25:07 BREAK TUSHY 01:27:47 Clip #9: "Mick Foley getting a surprise $10k check" (#151) 01:40:11 OUTRO
