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Wrestler, Lions fan Kevin Nash: Man on Mars before Lions make Super Bowl

Kevin Nash is a Hall of Fame wrestler, one of the most well-known grapplers of all time. The Detroit native known by many nicknames including ‘Diesel’ and ‘Big Sexy’ was a world champion multiple times.

He started as a basketball player at Tennessee and in Europe before knee injuries sent him to pro wrestling for the next quarter-century. Since retiring from wrestling he’s gone into acting, notably as Francis in the movie "John Wick." Along the way, he stayed in touch with his roots -- Detroit sports and the Detroit Lions. [Eds. Note: Answers were edited for space and clarity]

Q: For you, when did you start watching the NFL and the Lions?