Kevin Scott Nash Biography: Wife, Awards, Ethnicity, Movies, Age, Religion, WWE, Height, Children, Retirement

Kevin Scott Nash, also known by his ring names Diesel and Big Daddy Cool, is an American retired professional wrestler, actor, and podcaster.

He rose to prominence in the 1990s as a dominant force in WWE (as Diesel) and WCW (as a founding member of the influential nWo stable).

Nash is widely recognized for his six world championships, twelve world tag team titles, charismatic presence, and memorable feuds that helped shape the Attitude Era and Monday Night Wars.

Diesel/Big Daddy Cool
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Kevin Scott Nash
Stage Name:	Diesel/Big Daddy Cool
Born:	9 July 1959 (age 66 years old)
Place of Birth:	Detroit, Michigan, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	2.08 m
Parents:	Wanda Nash, Robert Nash
Spouse:	Tamara Nash (m. 1988)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Tristen Nash
Occupation:	Retired Professional Wrestler, Actor, Podcaster
Net Worth:	$4-8 million

Early Life and Education

Kevin Scott Nash was born on 9 July 1959 in Detroit, Michigan to parents Wanda Nash and Robert Nash. His father passed away when Nash was eight years old, and his mother later died in 1994. Siblings are not publicly detailed.

He attended Aquinas High School in Detroit, Michigan, and went on to the University of Tennessee, where he majored in psychology, minored in educational philosophy, and played center for the Tennessee Volunteers basketball team from 1977 to 1980.

He is of American ethnicity with reported partial Native American ancestry and comes from a devout Christian family.

Career

Kevin Scott Nash began his wrestling career in 1990 after a brief stint in basketball and bouncing. He debuted in WCW under various gimmicks including Oz and Vinnie Vegas before joining WWE in 1993 as Diesel, the bodyguard for Shawn Michaels.

This move brought him quick success, including winning the WWF Championship, Intercontinental Championship, and Tag Team Championship, establishing him as a top star in the industry.

In the mid-1990s, Nash returned to WCW and became a founding member of the New World Order (nWo) alongside Hulk Hogan and Scott Hall, a faction that revolutionized professional wrestling and drove massive ratings during the Monday Night Wars.

He captured multiple WCW World Heavyweight Championships and tag titles, solidifying his legacy as one of the era’s most influential figures. He later worked with TNA Wrestling and made various returns to WWE.

Kevin Scott Nash‘s later work included acting roles in films such as The Punisher, John Wick, Magic Mike, and The Longest Yard, alongside podcasting with Kliq This.

As a two-time WWE Hall of Famer (individually in 2015 and with nWo in 2020), he has left a lasting industry impact through his in-ring presence, storytelling, and contributions to wrestling’s evolution into mainstream entertainment.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @realkevinnash
• Facebook Handle: @realkevinnash
• Twitter Handle: @RealKevinNash

Personal Life

Kevin Scott Nash married Tamara Nash in 1988; the couple separated in 2000 but later reconciled.

They had one son, Tristen Nash, born in 1996, who was a musician and poet and tragically passed away in 2022 from cardiac arrest triggered by a seizure related to alcohol withdrawal.

Filmography

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991)
• The Punisher (2004)
• The Longest Yard (2005)
• DOA: Dead or Alive (2006)
• Magic Mike (2012)
• John Wick (2014)
• Magic Mike XXL (2015)

Net Worth

Kevin Scott Nash has an estimated net worth between $4 million and $8 million USD.

His wealth primarily stems from his successful professional wrestling career spanning WWE, WCW, and TNA, including high-profile contracts, pay-per-view earnings, and merchandise.

Additional income comes from acting roles in Hollywood films, podcasting, and WWE legends appearances and endorsements.