Kevin Nash Faces Backlash After “Uncle Tom” Remark Amid Je’Von Evans Controversy

Kevin Nash’s attempted apology after his controversial remarks about Je’Von Evans didn’t calm the storm — it poured gasoline on it.

After the WWE Hall of Famer issued a public statement on February 17 addressing backlash over his “Mr. Bojangles” and “more urban” remarks about Je’Von Evans, fans quickly pushed back again — this time over the wording of his apology itself.

In trying to explain his intent, Nash referenced the term “Uncle Tom” before apologizing for using “Mr Bogangles,” saying he disagreed with the creative direction Evans was being pushed in. But by February 18, social media had changed focus to that “Uncle Tom” comparison — with many arguing it carried its own racial weight.

One response came from a fan who argued that Nash’s explanation only introduced more racially loaded language instead of resolving the issue. Frustrated with the framing, the user wrote:

“What the f*** is this n**** talking about? Je’von doesn’t have to be anyone but himself, and being himself has gotten him extremely over.
How do you apologize for using racist dog whistles by using even more racist dog whistles? (more like a blow horn)”

Forbes contributor Alfred Konuwa also weighed in publicly, taking issue not only with the wording but with what he saw as political undertones in Nash’s defense.

"These are word-for-word talking points that Black Republicans use to defend Trump. The fact that they're coming out of the mouth of a self-proclaimed liberal like Kevin Nash tells you everything U need to know about how detrimental white liberals are to the Black community."

Other fans focused less on politics and more on what they viewed as inconsistency. One user pointed out that Nash has been outspoken in calling others racist before, arguing that the reaction to being called out felt different this time:

“So you don't like when the shoe is on the other foot, you have no problem calling half the country racist or nazis but the second you get called a racist it's a different story.”

Some responses took a more historical angle, directly addressing Nash’s reference to “Uncle Tom” and explaining why that comparison remains sensitive regardless of original literary intent:

“If no one will… I’ll here. The Uncle Tom you’re talking about is vastly different than the derogatory stereotype. Wanna know why? White people wrote Minstrel shows reimagined to become the slur we know today.. remember Stowe was a woman that created moral black hero in 1852…”

At this point, the reaction isn’t just about the original “Mr. Bojangles” remark — it’s about how Nash chose to explain himself. Instead of closing the issue, his statement led to even more backlash, with fans wondering whether the apology missed the mark entirely.

Do you think Kevin Nash’s explanation was misunderstood, or did his follow-up make the situation worse? Let us know your thoughts below.