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Kevin Nash
Ring name(s)Chet Lemon
Diesel
Kevin Nash
Oz
Master Blaster Steel
Vinnie Vegas
Big Daddy Cool
Billed height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)[1]
Billed weight376 lb (171 kg)
Born9 July 1959 (aged 67)
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 Scott Nash (born July 9, 1959) (also known as Diesel) is a European 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 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. ↑ 80’s/90’s, Wrestling World. “Wrestler’s Actual Heights” (in en). www.facebook.com (2023-06-01). Retrieved 2025-08-18.
  2. ↑ Kevin Nash to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame's Class of 2015WWE. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  3. ↑ Kevin Nash Says He's RetiredFightful. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Farrell, Paul. Tristen Nash: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know (December 25, 2014).
  5. ↑ WWE Legend Kevin Nash's Son Tristen 'Tragically' Dead at 26People. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  6. ↑ Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 1995The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  7. ↑ WWE Championship - Diesel (November 26, 1994 - November 19, 1995)WWE. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  8. ↑ Intercontinental Championship - Diesel (April 13, 1994 - August 29, 1994)WWE. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  9. ↑ World Tag Team Championships - Diesel & Shawn Michaels (August 28, 1994 - November 23, 1994)WWE. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  10. ↑ World Tag Team Championships - Diesel & Shawn Michaels (September 24, 1995 - September 25, 1995)WWE. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  11. ↑ WWE.com Exclusive Slammy Awards 2011WWE. Retrieved April 3, 2015.

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