Hart says no seat reserved for SummerSlam 2025; Nash comments

Former WWE star Bret Hart disclosed that he was invited to SummerSlam 2025 but arrived to find there was no seat reserved for him, a revelation that quickly drew sharp reactions from peers. Hart said he did see that Kevin Nash had a seat, which led him to wonder if WWE truly values his contributions. The comments sparked a response from Nash on his podcast, where he explained he did not attend the event himself because he knew a seat would not be available for him. He also revealed he had recently spoken with Hart to clear the air, and offered a blunt appraisal of backstage dynamics that players like Hart and Nash say color the relationship between veteran performers and the company.

Hart’s account places SummerSlam in the larger context of ongoing tensions over access and recognition for wrestling legends. He recounted being invited to attend the pay-per-view but finding no seat upon arrival, a scene he described as reflective of how he feels, at times, undervalued by the organization he helped shape. Nash, who has publicly denied plans to attend WWE events in recent years, said he did not attend because there was no seating arranged for him either, and he suggested that his...