Running a billion-dollar wrestling empire might seem like the ultimate power move, but WWE President Nick Khan has discovered there’s one audience he can’t impress: his own children. The corporate mastermind behind WWE’s recent success admits his kids are his toughest critics, and their recent discovery of his old television appearances has provided endless ammunition for family roasting sessions.
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During a candid conversation on Stephanie McMahon’s “What’s Your Story?” podcast, Khan opened up about the unique dynamic he shares with his children. Despite maintaining what he describes as a close and respectful relationship, his kids have absolutely zero chill when it comes to critiquing their father’s past fashion choices and overall appearance.
The wrestling executive’s troubles began when his children stumbled upon an old Wheel of Fortune clip featuring their dear old dad. What should have been a proud family moment quickly turned into a comprehensive roast session that would make even the most savage WWE heel jealous.
Fashion Police: The $7.99 Tie Controversy
Khan’s vintage television appearance became ground zero for his children’s comedy goldmine. The first casualty? His hair styling choices from decades past.
“What did you have in your hair?—which, for the record, was pomade at the time, in case anyone knows what that is,” Khan explained, already sounding defensive about his grooming decisions.
But the hair critique was just the opening act. His children’s attention quickly shifted to what can only be described as the tie heard ’round the Khan household. The WWE President found himself defending a fashion choice that perfectly captured the struggle of every young professional trying to look the part on a shoestring budget.
“Those tie racks at those little tchotchke stores? Three ties for $7.99. And when you’re 25, I’m thinking, ‘I gotta get three ties for $8!’ That was one of those ties,” Khan recalled with the resignation of a man who knows he’s fighting a losing battle.
No Mercy: The Documentary Double-Down
Just when Khan thought the Wheel of Fortune incident might blow over, another piece of vintage footage surfaced in a documentary. His children, showing the same ruthless efficiency that Khan brings to WWE’s business dealings, immediately pounced on this fresh material.
This time, the focus shifted to Khan’s physical transformation over the years. His kids noted the dramatic change from his black hair to his current distinguished white, along with his considerably slimmer frame from his younger days.
“Man, this was from a long time ago. Your hair wasn’t white—it wasn’t even gray—it was black. And you were so skinny,” his children observed with the brutal honesty only family members can deliver.
Waiting for the Face Turn That Never Comes
Perhaps the most telling moment in Khan’s story wasn’t what his children said, but what they didn’t say. Like a wrestler waiting for the crowd to turn in their favor, Khan found himself hoping for even a small acknowledgment of his success.
“Where’s the compliment here? Anyone want to say, like, ‘Hey, you’ve come a decently long way’? Nope. Nobody says that,” Khan lamented with the kind of comedic timing that would serve him well in a WWE storyline.
The Man Behind the Corporate Success
Khan’s willingness to share these personal moments reveals something important about the executive who has helped steer WWE through some of its most profitable years. Despite his position atop the wrestling industry’s most powerful company, he remains refreshingly grounded by the people who matter most to him.
“Nobody talks s*** to me like my kids do, and I love them. I think we have a very close relationship, and I think they’re very respectful kids,” Khan emphasized, showing that even the sharpest business minds in wrestling can’t escape the universal experience of parental humbling.
While Khan continues orchestrating WWE’s global expansion and navigating complex media deals, it’s clear that his most challenging audience sits right at his dinner table. In an industry built on larger-than-life personalities and carefully crafted images, there’s something genuinely endearing about a top executive getting brought back down to earth by his own kids’ commentary on his pomade choices and bargain-basement neckwear. Will Khan’s children ever give him the respect he deserves, or are we destined for more vintage footage discoveries and family roast sessions?
