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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]
- Nicholas Warren Francis Bockwinkel
Nov 15, 2015 · Nick pinned him.''. Bockwinkel died in Las Vegas on Saturday night. He was 80 and had been afflicted with Alzheimer's disease in recent years. "It's been a tough year for old-school wrestling fans ...
- Patrick Reusse, Star Tribune
Sep 18, 2019 · Learn about the life and career of Nick Bockwinkel, a second-generation wrestler who became one of the greatest heel champions in AWA history. He won the AWA World Title four times, feuded with Verne Gagne, Bob Backlund and Jumbo Tsuruta, and worked for WWF and WCW as a commentator and official.
Nov 15, 2015 · Nick Bockwinkel, a four-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion and a WWE Hall of Famer, died at age 80 in 2015. He was known for his in-ring skill, interviews and rivalry with Verne Gagne.
Nick Bockwinkel is such a man. He broke into sports-entertainment in the mid-1950s after playing football at the University of Oklahoma. Early in his sports-entertainment career, he was under the tutelage of his famous father, Warren, and wrestling legend Lou Thesz. Nick teamed with his father numerous times in the ring, competing in Georgia ...
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Nov 21, 2015 · A tribute to the late Nick Bockwinkel, one of the greatest second-generation wrestlers of all-time. Learn about his career, achievements, feuds, and legacy in the AWA and WCW.
