Kevin Nash

Kevin Nash
Kevin Nash at GalaxyCon Raleigh 2022
Born (1959-07-09) July 9, 1959 (age 67)
Detroit, Michigan
Spouse(s)
Tamara McMichael
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(m. 1988)​
Children1
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Chet Lemon
Diesel
Kevin Nash
Oz
Master Blaster Steel
Vinnie Vegas
Big Daddy Cool
Billed height7 ft (213 cm)
Billed weight376 lb (171 kg)
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 Euro-Indigenous American professional wrestler, actor, podcaster, and former college and professional basketball player. 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.

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

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

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

References

  1. ↑ 80’s/90’s, Wrestling World (June 1, 2023). ""Wrestler's Actual Heights"". www.facebook.com. Retrieved August 18, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ↑ "Kevin Nash to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame's Class of 2015". WWE. Archived from the original on March 25, 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Kevin Nash Says He's Retired". Fightful. January 6, 2020. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  4. 1 2 Farrell, Paul (December 25, 2014). "Tristen Nash: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Archived from the original on August 15, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  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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