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Kevin Nash

Kevin Scott Nash (born July 9, 1959) is an American actor, podcaster, and retired professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE under a legends contract. Nash also wrestled for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).

Kevin Nash
Ring name(s)Chet Lemon
Diesel
Kevin Nash
Oz
Master Blaster Steel
Vinnie Vegas
Billed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)[1]
Billed weight310 lb (141 kg) - 367 lb (166 kg)
Born (1959-07-09) July 9, 1959 (age 65)
Detroit, Michigan
Billed fromDetroit, Michigan (Diesel 1994-96, WCW, WWE)
Scottsdale, Arizona (WCW)
Las Vegas, Nevada (as Vinnie Vegas and Diesel 1993-94)
Emerald City (as Oz)
The Steel Mines (as Steel)
Trained byJody Hamilton
Debut1982
RetiredJanuary 5, 2020

Kevin Nash returned to the WWE during the 2011 Royal Rumble as a surprise entrant.

On March 28, 2015, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by friend and Kliq member Shawn Michaels.[2]

On January 5, 2020, Nash confirmed that he was retired.[3]

Nash has been married to his wife Tamara since 1988, the couple separated in 2000, but later reconciled.[4] Together they had a son, named Tristan.[4] On October 20, 2022, Tristen died from a cardiac arrest. It was caused by a seizure from alcohol withdrawal syndrome.[5]

In wrestling

Finishers

  • As Kevin Nash
    • Chokeslam
    • Jackknife Powerbomb (Sheer-drop release power bomb)
  • As Diesel
    • Jackknife Powerbomb (Sheer-drop release powerbomb)
    • Right-handed knockout punch – 1993
  • As Oz
    • Emerald City Side Slam (Sidewalk slam)
    • Oz Twister (Spinning crucifix toss)
  • As Vinnie Vegas
    • Snake Eyes

Signature moves

Entrance themes

  • World Championship Wrestling
    • "Ride the Bus" from AirCraft Music Library (1991)
    • "Van Go" from AirCraft Music Library (1992)
    • "Rockhouse" by Frank Shelley (1996–1998; used while a part of the New World Order)
    • "Ready or Not" by The Fugees (1996–1997; used while a part of the New World Order)
    • "Wolfpac (nWo Wolfpac)" performed by C-Murder and composed by Jimmy Hart and Howard Helm (used while a part of the nWo Wolfpac; 1998–2001)
  • World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment/WWE
    • "Diesel Power" by Jim Johnston (1993-1995)
    • "Diesel Blues" by Jim Johnston (1995–1996, April 7, 2003 – August 24, 2003, January 30, 2011)
    • "Jackknife" by Jim Johnston (2003)
    • "Rockhouse" by Frank Shelley (2002, August 22, 2011 – present; used while a part of the New World Order)
  • Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
    • "Dre" by Dale Oliver (November 7, 2004 – December 2005)
    • "My World" by Dale Oliver (November 2004 – January 2005; used while part of Kings of Wrestling)
    • "Saturn" by Dale Oliver (2006–2007)
    • "Main Event Mafia" by Dale Oliver (October 23, 2008 – 2009; used while a part of The Main Event Mafia)
    • "Strut" by Dale Oliver (2007–2009)
    • "Saturn Rock" by Dale Oliver (2009–2010)
    • "The Band Theme" by Dale Oliver (2010; used while a part of The Band)
    • "Kevin Nash/Wolfpac Theme (Instrumental)" by Jimmy Hart (2010; used while a part of The Band)

Championships and accomplishments

Kevin Nash Media

  • Diesel (Kevin Nash) at a WWF event in 1994

  • Diesel stands mid-ring of the Wembley Arena of London. Originally taken 9/14/1994.

  • Nash, Scott Hall and Sean Waltman called themselves "The Wolfpac" and made hand gestures the crowd is seen giving Nash here.

  • Nash in the ring with Sting, who he would later join forces with after the formation of the nWo Wolfpac

  • Nash posing after a match in April 2012

  • Nash entering the ring in November 2011

  • Nash (left) at WrestleMania 31 in 2015, alongside Hulk Hogan (middle) and Scott Hall, as the nWo

  • Nash (standing) is a two-time WWF Tag Team Champion – with both reigns being alongside Shawn Michaels (front)

References

  1. ↑ "Kevin Nash". WWE.
  2. ↑ "Kevin Nash to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame's Class of 2015". WWE. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Kevin Nash Says He's Retired". Fightful. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Farrell, Paul (December 25, 2014). "Tristen Nash: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know".
  5. ↑ "WWE Legend Kevin Nash's Son Tristen 'Tragically' Dead at 26". People. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 1995". The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  7. ↑ "WWE Championship - Diesel (November 26, 1994 - November 19, 1995)". WWE. Archived from the original on March 20, 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Intercontinental Championship - Diesel (April 13, 1994 - August 29, 1994)". WWE. Archived from the original on April 7, 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  9. ↑ "World Tag Team Championships - Diesel & Shawn Michaels (August 28, 1994 - November 23, 1994)". WWE. Archived from the original on May 26, 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  10. ↑ "World Tag Team Championships - Diesel & Shawn Michaels (September 24, 1995 - September 25, 1995)". WWE. Archived from the original on May 26, 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  11. ↑ "WWE.com Exclusive Slammy Awards 2011". WWE. Retrieved April 3, 2015.

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