In Memoriam: Nick Bockwinkel, December 6, 1934 – November 14, 2015

Pro Wrestling Cast is saddened to hear of the passing of WWE Hall of Famer Nick Bockwinkel. As avid listeners of our podcast know the podcast sign-off usually includes a reference to the AWA Champion.

Nicholas Warren Francis "Nick" Bockwinkel (December 6, 1934 – November 14, 2015) was an American professional wrestler. He mainly competed in the American Wrestling Association (AWA) in the United States. He was a four time AWA World Heavyweight Champion and co-holder of the AWA World Tag Team Championship.

Bockwinkel was considered by his peers and many industry experts to be an excellent wrestler, known for his exceptional technical ability and in-ring psychology. He was also known for his calm, charismatic, articulate promos, which distinguished him from many of his contemporaries. *Source Wikipedia.

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