Kevin Nash's Wife Was by His Side Long before His Fame - More about Tamara Nash's Family Life

Kevin Nash and his wife, Tamara Nash, have been married for over three decades. Their union, which began long before his professional wrestling career, is one of the longest-standing relationships among athletes.

Kevin Nash is a Michigan-born retired professional wrestler and actor. He became the longest-reigning WWF Champion of the 1990s and the first wrestler to defeat William Scott Goldberg.

His marriage to his wife produced a son, Tristen Nash, on June 12, 1996. Unfortunately, the couple lost their son on October 20, 2022, and there has been no mention of the cause of death.

What Is Known about Tamara Nash?

There is very little information about Tamara's life, even though she is the only wife of one of the most famous wrestlers and the mother of his only son, who unfortunately died at 26.

According to reports, she was 47 years old in 2014, which means she was born in 1967, although there is no detailed record of her date of birth.

Based on her LinkedIn profile, she received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Kennesaw State University and has been a licensed realtor with EXIT Realty in Daytona Beach, Florida, since 2009.

In 2009, she participated in the documentary "Just Like You: I Care for a Child Burn Survivor." Tamara also has a brother with whom she has a close relationship.

Her brother, Jerry McMichael, was a Daytona Beach strip club manager in 2014. He had called 911 on her son in December 2014 as he tried to protect his sister.

Tristen, then a teenager, reportedly wanted to hurt his mother, and her brother would not let that happen. However, when the police arrived, and he began filling out his statement, his sister began arguing with him.

Kevin is not the only lover of sports in the Nash household, as Tamara also loves sports and has a dedicated home gym for her workouts, which is separate from her husband's workout space.

Kevin Nash and His Wife Have Been Together for over 30 Years

Tamara and Kevin married on October 29, 1988, when he was only 29. It was not until their second year of marriage that he made his debut as a wrestler.

On June 12, 1996, they welcomed their son Tristen. Despite the longevity of their marriage, it has not been without issues. In 2000, the couple had problems that caused them to separate, but they eventually reconciled and started living together again.

Kevin, who was working on the independent scene, loved having his weekends free as it allowed him to bond with his son when their son was a teenager.

He never wanted to retire from wrestling early, as he later revealed that he grew up with an assembly line mentality and had to work to make money.

While Tamara wondered why her husband still wrestled in 2012, he stated in an interview that as long as there were money-making opportunities in the career, he would stay there.

The Troubles of the Nash Family

In December 2014, there was trouble at Kevin and Tamara's home involving their son, Tristen. The events that took place led to the arrests of both father and son on December 24, 2014, and the police took them to Volusia County jail, Florida.

It started when Tristen reportedly returned home late, intoxicated, and disrespected his parents. He was said to have shoved his mother, leading his father to take him on, and he fell.

Father and son sustained injuries from their tussle. Kevin was bleeding near his left eye, and his son had an elbow cut and redness on his chest. They were both charged with battery and a misdemeanor.

Kevin Nash and His Wife Lost Their Only Child

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.

He played the guitar and piano and wrote music, poetry, and short stories. Though a native of Scottsdale, Arizona, he lived in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, for some time.

Unfortunately, professional wrestling reporter Sean Ross Sapp reported the death 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.

Kevin Nash Became Famous during His Marriage to Tamara Nash

When Kevin and Tamara married in 1988, he was not yet a celebrity. During their marriage, he became a famous wrestler. Born on July 9, 1959, he graduated from Aquinas High School and studied psychology and philosophy at the University of Tennessee.

In college, he played center for the school's basketball team, then went to Europe to play professional basketball for various teams across the continent.

In 1981, a torn ligament ended his basketball career, and he enlisted in the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany and served for two years before returning to America.

Upon his return, Kevin worked odd jobs before turning to the game of wrestling. He made his debut at the World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1990.

Three years later, he left WCW for World Wrestling Federation (WWF), and his career as a sports entertainer improved. He won the WWF Intercontinental Championship and paired with Shawn Michaels to win the WWF Tag Team Championship.

In 1996, he returned to WCW and teamed with fellow wrestlers Scott Hall and Hulk Hogan. The trio called themselves The New World Order and completely dominated WCW.

At the end of 1998, Kevin defeated Goldberg to become the WCW World Heavyweight Championship and won the title five times before WCW folded in 2001.

After Kevin suffered multiple injuries and The New World Order trio had several collisions, they disbanded in 2003. Even though he retired on October 13, 2010, he was still in the game and only confirmed his retirement on January 5, 2020, because he wanted his body to heal.

He is also an actor who has starred in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze," "The Longest Yard," "Rock of Ages," the Magic Mike franchise, "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch," and more.