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   Nicholas Warren Francis Bockwinkel (December 6, 1934 – November 14, 2015) was an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances with the American Wrestling Association (AWA) in the 1970s and 1980s. Bockwinkel had a lengthy professional wrestling career with matches in 34 consecutive years. [7]

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3. www.wwe.com › inside › nick-bockwinkel-passes-awayWWE Hall of Famer Nick Bockwinkel passes away | WWE

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   Nov 15, 2015 · WWE is saddened to learn that Nick Bockwinkel, a WWE Hall of Famer and four-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion, has passed away at age 80.

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   Nick Bockwinkel’s official WWE Hall of Fame profile, featuring bio, exclusive videos, photos, career highlights, classic moments and more!

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6. www.startribune.com › awa-wrestling-great-nickAWA wrestling great Nick Bockwinkel dies at 80 - Star Tribune

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   AWA wrestling great Nick Bockwinkel dies at 80. The foil to Vern Gagne, he entertained, antagonized fans for three decades. By Patrick Reusse Star Tribune. November 15, 2015 — 9:04pm. Nick...

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   Take a special look back at the incredible legacy of WWE Hall of Famer Nick Bockwinkel.

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   Nov 18, 2015 · One of The Crusher’s bitterest rivals in the ring was the underhanded dastardly and conniving super villain, the universally despised "Wicked" Nick Bockwinkel.

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   Who is Nick Bockwinkel?

   • WWE is saddened to learn that Nick Bockwinkel, a WWE Hall of Famer and four-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion, has passed away at age 80. Bockwinkel, known for his great in-ring skill and intelligent interviews, began his sports-entertainment career in the mid-1950s after concluding his time on the University of Oklahoma football team.

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   What made Nick Bockwinkel a great wrestler?

   • Nick Bockwinkel took the traditions of pioneers in wrestling, such as his father Warren and Lou Thesz, and transformed them to his liking during his career. It was those ideals that made Bockwinkel a true visionary and laid the foundations for the Superstars of today.

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   How did Bockwinkel start his career?

   • Bockwinkel began 1979 by successfully defending his title against challengers from around the world such as Dino Bravo, Jumbo Tsuruta, and Tiger Jeet Singh.

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   What did Phil Nowick say about Bockwinkel?

   • Phil Nowick described him as "a classic cheating heel who was seemingly unbeatable no matter how big of a pounding he took". Bockwinkel used a variety of finishing moves over his career, including a piledriver and the "Oriental Sleeper" (a sleeper hold ).

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   How long did Nick Bockwinkel hold the AWA heavyweight title?

   • Nick Bockwinkel held the AWA heavyweight title for five years. He retired in his 50s. Verne Gagne was on an eight-year run of holding the American Wrestling Association's heavyweight championship belt when he went against Nick Bockwinkel at the St. Paul Auditorium on Nov. 8, 1975.

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   What happened to Bockwinkel & Stevens?

   • Over the following months, Bockwinkel and Stevens defended their titles against challengers including the High Flyers (Gagne and Brunzell), Dusty Rhodes and Superstar Billy Graham, and Dusty Rhodes and Larry Hennig. Their third and final reign ended in August 1975 when they were defeated by The Crusher and Dick the Bruiser.

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    Nov 21, 2015 · Bockwinkel was awarded his final AWA World Heavyweight Title after Stan Hansen failed to appear for a title defense on June 29, 1986 in Denver, Colorado. One of the best matches Bockwinkel ever had, even at the age of 51, happened on November 15, 1986 at the Showboat in Las Vegas, Nevada.