American retired professional wrestler and actor Kevin Nash and his wife, Tamara Nash, have been together for over three decades.
Recently, WWE Hall of Fame Kevin Nash, 65, shed light on the strained relationship between The Kliq, a controversial backstage group, and the late wrestling icon Bam Bam Bigelow.
Highlights
- Kevin Nash talked about the strained relationship between The Kliq and Bam Bam Bigelow.
- He married Tamara Nash in 1988, and they have been together for 37 years.
- They were blessed with one son, Tristen Nash, who passed away due to cardiac arrest.
While speaking on his Kliq This podcast, Kevin Nash discussed how Bigelow took issue with The Kliq’s defiance of wrestling traditions, particularly their disregard for Kayfabe.
The Kliq, which consists of Nash, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Scott Hall, and Sean Waltman, was notorious for its influence on WWE during the 1990s.
Despite the wrestling convention of keeping heels and babyfaces separate outside the ring, their choice to travel together generated controversy.
Some saw this defiance of Kayfabe, wrestling’s long-standing tradition of maintaining the illusion of in-ring rivalries in real life, undermining the industry’s heritage.
Bigelow, a product of the mid-1980s wrestling scene where Kayfabe was strictly enforced, saw The Kliq’s behavior as a breach of respect for the business.
On a recent Kliq This, Nash said one wrestling veteran didn’t like the men spending time together on the road. Nash recalled how the veteran complained to Vince McMahon about them. He said,
“Bam Bam did not like us, but we always [went to bat for him],” “When we got back from Europe [Bigelow] says ‘Hey man, I just want to say that it’s bulls**t that the – you know, we’re supposed to be heels and babyface busses, the Kliq? They all just go on on ebus because they said F** you guys, we’re gonna travel with who we want.”
Kevin Nash
Nash noted how Hall argued that the fans following them to house shows were likely aware by now that there was no real animosity between the heels and babyfaces.
The veteran recalled how Hall convinced Vince McMahon that there was no heat between The Kliq and Bigelow.
Kevin Nash And His Wife, Tamara Nash, Separated In 2000 But Reconciled
Kevin Nash and Tamara Nash exchanged their vows on October 29, 1988, when he was only 29. Sadly, the couple separated in 2000 but later reconciled and started living together.
However, the exact reason behind their separation has not been made public. They have been together for over 37 years.
On February 28, 2024, Kevin took to his official Instagram handle to wish his wife a happy birthday and thanked her for staying with him for 37 years. He captioned,
Happy Birthday Tamara. I wanted to make sure T-man was in the photo. Thank you putting up with me for 37 years. I love you
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Kevin, who worked on the independent scene, loved having his weekends free, as they allowed him to bond with his wife and son.
He never wanted to retire early from wrestling. Tamara wondered why her husband still wrestled in 2012. He stated in an interview that as long as there were money-making opportunities in his career, he would stay there.
According to Tamara’s LinkedIn profile, she received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Kennesaw State University.
Moreover, she has been a licensed realtor with EXIT Realty in Dayton Beach, Florida, since 2009. In 2009, she participated in the documentary “Just Like You: I Care for a Child Burn Survivor.”
Tamara has one brother, Jerry McMichael, who was a Daytona Beach strip club manager in 2014.
Kevin And Tamara’s Son Tristen Nash Passed Away Due To Cardiac Arrest
Kevin Nash and Tamara Nash were blessed with their first son, Tristen Nash, on June 12, 1996.
Tristen was a solo musician and poet who constantly received the support of his father.
When he was 14, his father had wished a brain tumor on his son’s haters while reminding them that his son’s voice had not fully matured.
Tristen used to play guitar and piano and write music, poetry, and short stories. Though he was a native of Scottsdale, Arizona, he lived in New Mexico for some time.
In December 2014, there was trouble involving their son, Tristen, at Kevin and Tamara’s home.
The events that took place led to the arrests of both Father and Son on December 24, 2014, and the police officers took them to Volusia County Jail, Florida.
It started when Tristen returned home later, intoxicated, and disrespected his parents. He was said to have shoved his mother, leading his father to take him on, and he fell.
Kevin and Tristen sustained injuries from their tussle. Tristen had an elbow cut and redness on their chest, while Kevin was bleeding near his left eye.
Sadly, professional wrestling reporter Sean Ross Sapp reported the untimely passing of Tamara and Kevin’s 26-year-old son on October 20, 2022, and asked their fans to give them privacy to mourn their loss.
The reason behind the untimely passing was a seizure that caused cardiac arrest.
Additional Information
- WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash’s estimated net worth is around $4 million as of 2024.
- He first gained exposure in the professional wrestling industry by performing for WCW from 1990 to 1993 under multiple ring names.
- Nash’s father, Robert, died of a heart attack, and his mother, Wanda, died after a four-year struggle against breast cancer.
