It looks like the wrestling world has unfortunately lost another legend. According to the Cauliflower Alley Club, Nick Bockwinkel has passed away at the age of 80. They posted the following statement.
“It is with a heavy heart the Cauliflower Alley Club announces that The Greatest AWA World Champion of all time and former CAC President Nicholas “Nick” Bockwinkel passed away Saturday night at approx. 8:40 pm due to health issues. We will have more on this later Sunday afternoon. The Cauliflower Alley Club, it’s members, and all of Nicks fans & friends send their condolences to Darlene & the Bockwinkel family at this time.
The Bockwinkel family ask for everyone to respect their privacy at this time.”
Nick Bockwinkel was a WWE Hall of Famer who left an impressive legacy in the world of professional wrestling. Not much seems to be known about the circumstances surrounding his passing at this time but we extend our sincerest condolences to Nick’s family and friends May he rest in peace.
