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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]
Nick Bockwinkel was a four-time AWA World Champion and a hated heel who faced legends like Hulk Hogan, Andre The Giant and Ric Flair. He also served as WCW Commissioner and appeared on TV shows like The Monkees and Hawaii Five-O.
15 de nov. de 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.
Take a special look back at the incredible legacy of WWE Hall of Famer Nick Bockwinkel.
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Bockwinkel was born to Warren Bockwinkel– himself a professional wrestler – and Helen (née Crnkovich) Bockwinkel in St. Louis, Missouri on December 6, 1934. He attended the University of Oklahoma on a football scholarship, playing for the Oklahoma Sooners until sustaining a knee injury that ended his football career and cost him his scholarship.
Early career
Bockwinkel was trained to wrestle by his father and Lou Thesz, debuting in 1955. When he was first breaking into the business, Bockwinkel served as the driver for Yukon Eric, taking him to various cities throughout the Eastern and Northeastern United States. He later commented that the experience, "was so smart. [...] Lots of ways to learn about this business." After training to become a professional wrestler with his father Warren, a regional star in the 1940s, and Lou Thesz, he spent the ea...
American Wrestling Association
In 1970, Bockwinkel joined the American Wrestling Association (AWA), where he formed a team with wrestler Ray Stevens and manager Bobby Heenan. Together, they won the AWA World Tag Team Championship three times, the first in 1972. They defended the belts against such opponents as The Crusher, Dick the Bruiser, Billy Robinson, and Verne Gagne. The team eventually broke up after Stevens attacked Heenan when the latter praised himself and failed to comment on Stevens during an interview. Bockwin...
Post-retirement
After departing AWA, Bockwinkel worked as a road agent for the World Wrestling Federation, also serving as a color commentator for occasional televised events. He was released in 1989 due to budget cuts. He returned to the ring in 1993 at Slamboree: A Legends' Reunion. The card was promoted by World Championship Wrestling (WCW) but featured veteran wrestlers from all over the country. Bockwinkel wrestled former NWA World Champion Dory Funk, Jr.to a time limit draw as part of the undercard. In...
In 1968, Bockwinkel appeared as a contestant on a prime-time version of the NBC game show Hollywood Squares, winning a Pontiac Firebird, a deluxe kitchen set, and $1300 in cash. He played Harry in the episode "Savage Sunday" in the show Hawaii Five-O. Bockwinkel also played a wrestler in an episode of the 1960s television series The Monkees.
On June 22, 1957, Bockwinkel married Susan Tranchitella, with whom he had two daughters: Johnna (born October 11, 1958) and Nikki (born 1961). The couple divorced in 1967. Bockwinkel remarried in 1972 to Darlene, with the marriage lasting until his death. The couple lived together in Las Vegas, Nevada. In November 2007, Bockwinkel underwent triple ...
Finishing movesSignature movesNicknames15 de nov. de 2015 · During his heyday as one of the most articulate heels of all time, Nick Bockwinkel, who died Saturday at the age of 80, had a secret weapon, and for those familiar with his eloquent discourses on the state of the world during interviews, it shouldn’t surprise: it was a dictionary.
15 de nov. de 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," the WWE said in a press release.
