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Remembering the Magnificent Nick Bockwinkel

Remembering the Magnificent Nick Bockwinkel

By Brian Westcott: One of the greatest second-generation wrestlers of all-time. Very intelligent, eloquent, and in the words of so many people who respected him, a true class act. Nick Bockwinkel represented pure class inside and outside the ring. He was born Nicholas...
Nick Bockwinkel tribute video

Nick Bockwinkel tribute video

Nick Bockwinkel 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 known for...
Verne Gagne passes away

Verne Gagne passes away

OWW is sad to report that legendary promoter, Hall of Famer, and 2006 CAC Lou Thesz Award recipient Verne Gagne passed away today at the age of 89. Gagne was best known for promoting and operating the American Wrestling Association for several decades. The company was...