Kevin Scott Nash (born July 9, 1959) is anAmerican actor ,podcaster , and retiredprofessional wrestler . He is currently signed toWWE under a legends contract. Nash also wrestled forWorld Championship Wrestling (WCW) andTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).
Kevin Nash returned to the WWE during the2011 Royal Rumble as a surprise entrant.
On March 28, 2015, he was inducted into theWWE Hall of Fame by friend andKliq memberShawn 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] [ 4] cardiac arrest . It was caused by a seizure from alcohol withdrawal syndrome.[ 5]
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 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) Pro Wrestling Illustrated PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (1994) PWI Match of the Year (1995) (vs.Shawn Michaels atWrestleMania XI ) PWI Tag Team of the Year (1997) (withScott Hall ) PWI Wrestler of the Year (1995) PWI ranked him number1 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the year in the PWI 500 (1995)[ 6] PWI ranked him number59 of the 500 best singles wrestlers in the PWI Years (2003) PWI ranked him number40 of the 100 best tag teams of the PWI Years with Scott Hall (2003) PWI ranked him number55 of the 100 best tag teams in the PWI Years with Shawn Michaels (2003) Total Nonstop Action Wrestling World Championship Wrestling World Wrestling Federation/WWE Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards Most Improved (1994) Most Overrated (1999, 2000) Readers' Least Favorite Wrestler (2000) Worst Gimmick (1991) Worst Wrestler (1999, 2000) ↑ "Kevin Nash" .WWE .↑ "Kevin Nash to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame's Class of 2015" . WWE. RetrievedApril 3, 2015 .↑ "Kevin Nash Says He's Retired" . Fightful. RetrievedJuly 27, 2023 .↑4.0 4.1 Farrell, Paul (December 25, 2014)."Tristen Nash: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know" . ↑ "WWE Legend Kevin Nash's Son Tristen 'Tragically' Dead at 26" .People . RetrievedJuly 27, 2023 .↑ "Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 1995" . The Internet Wrestling Database. RetrievedApril 3, 2015 .↑ "WWE Championship - Diesel (November 26, 1994 - November 19, 1995)" . WWE. Archived fromthe original on March 20, 2015. RetrievedApril 3, 2015 .↑ "Intercontinental Championship - Diesel (April 13, 1994 - August 29, 1994)" . WWE. Archived fromthe original on April 7, 2015. RetrievedApril 3, 2015 .↑ "World Tag Team Championships - Diesel & Shawn Michaels (August 28, 1994 - November 23, 1994)" . WWE. Archived fromthe original on May 26, 2015. RetrievedApril 3, 2015 .↑ "World Tag Team Championships - Diesel & Shawn Michaels (September 24, 1995 - September 25, 1995)" . WWE. Archived fromthe original on May 26, 2015. RetrievedApril 3, 2015 .↑ "WWE.com Exclusive Slammy Awards 2011" . WWE. RetrievedApril 3, 2015 .
