History of Kevin Nash in Timeline
Kevin Nash is a retired American professional wrestler, actor, and podcaster. He gained prominence in WCW, WWE and TNA. He is currently signed to WWE under a legends contract.
2 hours ago : Kevin Nash still holds a grudge against CM Punk for leaving WWE.
Kevin Nash reveals his ongoing issues with CM Punk, stemming from Punk's departure from WWE and perceived wasted earnings. The situation began with CM Punk’s remark about Stephanie McMahon.
1900: Origin of the Oz Character
In 1900, the children's book "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" was published, which later inspired Kevin Nash's "Oz" gimmick in wrestling.
April 4, 1968: Death of Robert Nash
On April 4, 1968, Kevin Nash's father, Robert, died of a heart attack at the age of 36, when Kevin was eight years old.
1977: Joins Tennessee Volunteers
In 1977, Kevin Nash joined the Tennessee Volunteers basketball team as a center, playing until 1980.
1980: Tennessee Volunteers Sweet 16
In 1980, Kevin Nash was part of the Tennessee Volunteers basketball team that made it to the NCAA Sweet 16. Also in 1980, Nash's tenure with the Volunteers ended due to a physical altercation.
1981: Basketball career ending injury
In 1981, Nash's basketball career ended when he tore his anterior cruciate ligament while playing for the Gießen 46ers in Germany.
September 5, 1990: WCW Debut as Steel
On September 5, 1990, Kevin Nash debuted in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) as "Steel", one half of the tag team known as the Master Blasters. He was partnered with Master Blaster Iron, and they defeated Brad Armstrong and Tim Horner at the Clash of the Champions XII.
October 27, 1990: Halloween Havoc Win
On October 27, 1990, at Halloween Havoc, The Master Blasters defeated the Southern Boys, progressing in the WCW tag team ratings.
February 2, 1991: Loss to Steiner Brothers
On February 2, 1991, The Master Blasters were defeated in 52 seconds by the Steiner Brothers in a match that aired on Worldwide.
February 1991: Rebranded as Master Blaster
In February 1991, Nash was rebranded as the Master Blaster. On February 27, he lost a match to Junkyard Dog.
1991: Acting Debut in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II
In 1991, Kevin Nash made his acting debut in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze as the Super Shredder.
1991: Re-packaged as Oz
In 1991, Nash was repackaged as Oz, a character based on "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz". Later that year, on October 27, he lost to Bill Kazmaier at Halloween Havoc. Nash continued wrestling as Oz and went on a losing streak.
January 21, 1992: Repackaged as Vinnie Vegas
On January 21, 1992, Kevin Nash was repackaged as Vinnie Vegas, a wisecracking pseudo-mobster at Clash of the Champions XVIII. The character was based on Steve Martin's character in the 1990 film My Blue Heaven.
June 6, 1993: WWF Debut
On June 6, 1993, Diesel made his WWF debut at a house show, assisting Shawn Michaels in defeating Marty Jannetty for the WWF Intercontinental Championship.
June 1993: Signing with WWF and Becoming Diesel
In June 1993, Kevin Nash left WCW and signed with the WWF. He was given the stage name "Big Daddy Cool Diesel" and an alpha-male gimmick, growing long hair and adopting a cocky thug persona from Detroit.
1993: Teaming with Big Sky and Departure for WWF
In 1993, Kevin Nash spent the first half of the year teaming with Big Sky. He then decided to depart for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).
January 1994: Royal Rumble Appearance
In January 1994, Diesel appeared at the Royal Rumble. He assisted Yokozuna in defeating The Undertaker and then participated in the Royal Rumble match, eliminating seven men.
April 13, 1994: Winning the Intercontinental Championship
On April 13, 1994, Diesel won the Intercontinental Championship from Razor Ramon on Superstars, following interference from Shawn Michaels. This episode was taped to air on April 30, 1994
April 30, 1994: Winning the Intercontinental Championship
On April 30, 1994, Diesel won the Intercontinental Championship from Razor Ramon on Superstars, following interference from Shawn Michaels.
November 26, 1994: Winning the WWF Championship
On November 26, 1994, Diesel defeated Bob Backlund in ten seconds at Madison Square Garden to win the WWF Championship.
December 27, 1994: Death of Wanda Nash
On December 27, 1994, Nash's mother, Wanda, passed away after battling breast cancer for four years.
December 1995: Defeating Owen Hart at In Your House 5
In December 1995, Diesel defeated Owen Hart at In Your House 5, after Hart had injured Shawn Michaels.
January 1996: Royal Rumble Appearance and Interference
In January 1996, Diesel competed in the Royal Rumble, being the last man eliminated by Shawn Michaels. He later interfered in the main event, costing The Undertaker the title.
June 10, 1996: Return to WCW with Scott Hall
On June 10, 1996, Kevin Nash returned to WCW alongside Scott Hall as The Outsiders, after Hall interrupted Eric Bischoff.
June 12, 1996: Birth of Son, Tristen
On June 12, 1996, Kevin Nash's son, Tristen, was born. Tristen later became a solo musician and poet.
1996: Diesel Name
In 1996, Kevin Nash was billed as Diesel for the first time.
1996: Defection to WCW Leads to Guaranteed Contracts in WWF
Kevin Nash's jump to WCW in 1996 with Scott Hall is cited as the main reason for Vince McMahon's decision to offer downside guaranteed contracts to WWF talent, changing the salary structure for wrestlers.
1997: Leadership in the nWo and the Wolfpac
Throughout 1997, Kevin Nash teamed with Scott Hall as the Outsiders and held the WCW World Tag Team Championship. He became a leader in the nWo and part of the Wolfpac.
April 20, 1998: Breakup of the nWo
On April 20, 1998, during a match between Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage, Kevin Nash interfered on Savage's behalf and jackknifed Hogan, leading to the breakup of the nWo into two factions.
November 1998: Joining the Creative Team
In November 1998, Kevin Nash became part of a loosely organised "creative team" in WCW, which also included Dusty Rhodes and Kevin Sullivan.
1998: Minor Role in Family Plan
In 1998, Kevin Nash had a minor role as a jackhammer worker in the movie Family Plan.
1998: Spearheading of nWo Wolfpac
In 1998, Randy Savage credited Kevin Nash for spearheading the nWo Wolfpac faction, which grew in popularity and became a top-selling merchandise for WCW.
1998: McMahon Acknowledges Nash and Hall's Defection Impact
In 1998, Vince McMahon acknowledged that letting Nash and Hall defect to WCW prompted him to start offering guaranteed contracts.
January 4, 1999: Winning the WCW World Heavyweight Championship from Goldberg
On January 4, 1999, Kevin Nash was supposed to have a rematch with Goldberg, but he was arrested. Instead, Nash challenged Hulk Hogan, who simply poked him, and Nash willingly allowed Hogan to pin him for the title.
February 1999: Becoming WCW's Head Booker
In February 1999, Kevin Nash became WCW's head booker, helping write some of the later angles for WCW.
May 1999: End of the nWo Reunion
By May 1999, the nWo reunion was over due to injuries to Hogan, Hall, Luger, and Steiner.
May 1999: Second WCW World Heavyweight Championship Win
In May 1999, Kevin Nash won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship for the second time by defeating Diamond Dallas Page at Slamboree.
July 1999: Losing and Regaining the WCW World Heavyweight Championship
In July 1999, at Bash at the Beach, Kevin Nash was pinned by Randy Savage in a tag team match, losing his championship. The next night, Nash powerbombed Savage, preserving the victory for Hulk Hogan.
October 4, 1999: Return to WCW with Scott Hall as 'nWo 2000'
On October 4, 1999, Kevin Nash returned to WCW with Scott Hall as part of 'nWo 2000', which also included Bret Hart and Jeff Jarrett.
1999: Creation of Comic Book 'Nash'
In 1999, Kevin Nash created and co-wrote a comic book titled Nash, set in a dystopian future with himself as the main character. Image Comics published a preview edition and two issues.
August 28, 2000: WCW World Heavyweight Championship Win
On August 28, 2000, Kevin Nash defeated Booker T on Monday Nitro in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship for another time.
November 26, 2000: WCW World Tag Team Championship Win at Mayhem
On November 26, 2000, at Mayhem, Kevin Nash and Diamond Dallas Page, as the Insiders, won the WCW World Tag Team Championship.
2000: Separation from Wife, Tamara
In 2000, Kevin Nash and his wife Tamara separated, but they later reconciled.
2000: Feuding in WCW
Throughout 2000, Kevin Nash feuded with Terry Funk, Mike Awesome, Scott Steiner, and Booker T in WCW.
December 31, 2001: Expiration of AOL Time Warner Contract
On December 31, 2001, Kevin Nash's guaranteed contract with AOL Time Warner expired, marking the end of his time with WCW, which had been sold to the World Wrestling Federation.
February 17, 2002: nWo Returns to WWF at No Way Out
On February 17, 2002, Kevin Nash, along with Scott Hall and Hulk Hogan, returned to the WWF as the original nWo at No Way Out. The nWo claimed to have reformed, offered beer to Stone Cold Steve Austin, insulted The Rock, and interfered in the main event, helping Chris Jericho retain his Undisputed WWF Championship against Austin.
April 7, 2003: Return to Raw as a Face
On April 7, 2003, Kevin Nash returned as a face on Raw after a nine-month injury, involving himself in the feud between Shawn Michaels and Triple H.
November 7, 2004: TNA Debut at Victory Road
On November 7, 2004, Kevin Nash debuted in TNA at Victory Road, alongside Scott Hall, helping Jeff Jarrett retain his NWA World Heavyweight Championship.
2004: Appearance in The Punisher
In 2004, Kevin Nash appeared in The Punisher as The Russian. During filming, he was accidentally stabbed with a real knife by actor Thomas Jane.
2004: Role as The Russian in The Punisher Film
In 2004, Kevin Nash was forced to cut his hair for his role as The Russian in the movie The Punisher.
February 13, 2005: NWA World Heavyweight Championship Match at Against All Odds
On February 13, 2005, Kevin Nash received a title shot against Jeff Jarrett at Against All Odds but lost due to interference.
December 2005: Partial Return to the Ring
In December 2005, Kevin Nash made a partial return to the ring, wrestling several matches on a tour of South Africa.
April 27, 2006: Return to TNA and Interview on Impact!
On April 27, 2006, Kevin Nash returned to TNA on Impact!, announcing an interview with Alex Shelley and expressing his intention to destroy the X Division.
January 6, 2008: TNA World Tag Team Championship Match Loss
On January 6, 2008, at Final Resolution, Kevin Nash and Samoa Joe lost a title match to A.J. Styles and Tomko after Nash abandoned Joe.
January 11, 2009: Removal from Genesis Card
On January 11, 2009, Kevin Nash was removed from the card for Genesis due to a staph infection.
2009: Appearance on Brothers
In 2009, Kevin Nash appeared on Fox's show Brothers, where he sought to retrieve his stolen championship belt.
January 4, 2010: Hogan's TNA Debut
On January 4, 2010, during a special live edition of Impact!, Hulk Hogan debuted in TNA, and Scott Hall and Sean Waltman returned, reforming their alliance with Kevin Nash, although Hogan distanced himself from the group.
October 13, 2010: Contract Expiration and Retirement Announcement
On October 13, 2010, Kevin Nash's contract with TNA expired, and he announced his retirement from professional wrestling.
October 14, 2010: Final TNA Appearance
On October 14, 2010, in a taped broadcast, Nash and Sting announced their departure from TNA, refusing to be part of Hogan and Bischoff's regime. This marked Nash's last TNA appearance.
January 2011: Signs and is Released from TNA Contract
In January 2011, Nash signed a new contract with TNA but was granted a release before reappearing on television, after being contacted by WWE.
January 30, 2011: Returns to WWE at Royal Rumble
On January 30, 2011, Kevin Nash returned to WWE as Diesel at the Royal Rumble, entering at number 32 and being eliminated by Wade Barrett. He also signed a five-year WWE Legends contract.
May 2011: Arrested for Battery
In May 2011, Kevin Nash was arrested for battery for allegedly assaulting a drunk man in a restaurant parking lot in Florida.
June 2011: Charges Dropped in Battery Case
In June 2011, prosecutors announced that Kevin Nash was cleared of all battery charges, determining that he acted in self-defense as the drunk man was allegedly flirting with his wife.
2011: Appearance at Gathering of the Juggalos
In 2011, Kevin Nash, along with Scott Hall and Sean Waltman, appeared at the Gathering of the Juggalos. Nash teamed with Waltman and secured a win against Road Dogg and Billy Gunn.
September 23, 2012: All Japan Pro Wrestling Debut
On September 23, 2012, Kevin Nash debuted for All Japan Pro Wrestling, teaming with Keiji Mutoh to defeat Seiya Sanada and Taiyō Kea. Nash pinned Sanada with the Jackknife Powerbomb to secure the win.
2012: Role in Magic Mike
In 2012, Kevin Nash played a male stripper in the film Magic Mike.
2013: Reunion with The Kliq and D-Generation X on NXT
In early 2013, particularly on the January 20 tapings of NXT, Kevin Nash reunited with members of The Kliq, settling issues with Triple H and becoming an honorary member of D-Generation X. He also helped DX take down Damien Sandow.
December 24, 2014: WWE Suspension
On December 24, 2014, Kevin Nash was suspended by WWE following his arrest, but was quickly reinstated when the charges were dropped.
January 15, 2015: Prosecutors Decline to Charge Nash in Domestic Incident
On January 15, 2015, prosecutors announced that Kevin Nash would not face charges following his arrest on December 24, 2014, for battery against his son. Nash's lawyer maintained he was defending his wife.
January 19, 2015: Reunion of the nWo on Raw
On January 19, 2015, Kevin Nash appeared with X-Pac and Scott Hall on Raw to reunite the nWo. They joined forces with the APA and The New Age Outlaws to beat down The Ascension.
March 23, 2015: WWE Hall of Fame Induction Announcement
On March 23, 2015, it was announced that Kevin Nash would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2015.
2015: Global Force Wrestling Appearance
In 2015, Kevin Nash briefly signed with Global Force Wrestling as a "Legend" to help promote events and tours. He made appearances at two GFW events on August 28 and 29.
2015: Reprised Role in Magic Mike XXL
In 2015, Kevin Nash reprised his role as a male stripper in the Magic Mike sequel, Magic Mike XXL.
March 2, 2016: Announces Brain Donation for CTE Research
On March 2, 2016, Kevin Nash announced his intention to donate his brain to the CTE Center at Boston University and the Concussion Legacy Foundation after his death.
2017: Appearance on Detroiters
In 2017, Kevin Nash appeared as Big Hank Cramblin on the TV show Detroiters.
August 10, 2018: Wins Big Time Wrestling Heavyweight Championship
On August 10, 2018, Kevin Nash defeated Flex Armstrong for the Big Time Wrestling Heavyweight Championship.
July 22, 2019: WWE Raw Reunion Appearance
On July 22, 2019, Kevin Nash made a return to WWE for the Raw Reunion show.
December 9, 2019: Second WWE Hall of Fame Induction Announcement
On December 9, 2019, it was announced that Kevin Nash would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame (2020 Class) for a second time as a member of nWo, along with Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall, and Sean Waltman.
January 5, 2020: Confirms Retirement
On January 5, 2020, Kevin Nash confirmed his retirement from professional wrestling to focus on healing his body.
2020: Second WWE Hall of Fame Induction
In 2020, Kevin Nash was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame for a second time as a member of nWo, together with Hogan, Hall, and Sean Waltman.
October 20, 2022: Death of Son, Tristen
On October 20, 2022, Kevin Nash's son, Tristen, died from cardiac arrest triggered by a seizure due to alcohol withdrawal syndrome at the age of 26.
2022: Launch of 'Kliq This' Podcast
In the spring of 2022, Kevin Nash launched a weekly podcast called Kliq This.
2024: Supports Kamala Harris Presidential Campaign
In 2024, Kevin Nash publicly supported the Kamala Harris presidential campaign.
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