Kevin Nash Reflects on Retirement from Wrestling and Financial Security

Kevin Nash, the WWE legend, recently discussed his decision to retire from professional wrestling during an episode of his show “Kliq This.” Although the wrestling industry now has many performers continuing into their 50s and 60s, Nash chose not to extend his career into those later years.

Nash, who also appeared in the docuseries “Who Killed WCW?”, shared his thoughts and reasons behind his retirement.

Nash revealed that he had planned to retire around the age of 40 to 45, primarily because he felt financially secure by then. He mentioned that by his mid-40s, he had accumulated enough wealth to live comfortably.

The WWE Hall of Famer explained that owning his long-time home, which he paid off in 1996, provided him with a sense of security and freedom, adhering to the advice from Chief Jay Strongbow about finding a stable place to settle down.

While Nash initially planned to retire by 45, he considered continuing in the film industry, though he acknowledged its unpredictability. He aimed to ensure a stable income of around $180,000 a year for his living expenses. Despite his retirement plans, Nash continued to wrestle due to the strong work ethic he developed growing up in Detroit, feeling a drive to keep working and contributing.

Ultimately, Nash wrestled his last WWE match at the age of 52 in December 2011 and had his final match with an independent promotion, Big Time Wrestling, in August 2018 at 59 years old, where he won the BTW Heavyweight Championship. His career extended beyond his initial retirement plans, driven by his passion and work ethic.