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The son of a professional wrestler (Warren Bockwinkel), it was only natural for Nick Bockwinkel to follow in his father's profession. Bockwinkel wrestled for several years in various regions, but gained his greatest fame in the now-defunct American Wrestling Association (AWA). He and tag-team partner Ray "The Crippler" Stevens were three time AWA Tag-Team Champions in the 1970s for Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's "Family." Tag-team wrestling wasn't Bockwinkel's only forte though, as he won the AWA Heavyweight Championship, by defeating Verne Gagne in 1975. Bockwinkel's first reign as champ lasted nearly five years before he lost to Gagne in 1980. He later won the AWA title three more times with his last reign ending for good in 1987, at the age of 53. He wrestled sporadically after that, and later resurfaced as a wrestling commentator for the AWA, and also was named a chief executive with Ted Turner's WCW in the 1990s.

Made a guest appearance on Television&#39;s The Monkees.

Was among the longest-lived &quot;heel&quot; (i.e. &quot;bad guy&quot;) world champions in
a major pro wrestling organization.

Notable Title wins include: NWA Georgia Heavyweight title; AWA World
Tag Team with Ray Stevens (3); AWA World Heavyweight Title (4)

In May 2003, he was elected to the professional Wrestling Hall Of Fame.

Three-time American Wrestling Association (AWA) World Tag-Team Champion
with Ray &quot;The Crippler&quot; Stevens. Four-time AWA World Heavyweight
Champion. Won first AWA title by defeating Verne Gagne, ending his
Bockwinkel second reign as AWA champion was Was a member of Bobby &quot;The
Brain&quot; Heenan&#39;s &quot;Family.&quot;

Won $1,300 and a new kitchen on a late 1960s episode of the Hollywood
Squares.

Nick teamed with his famous father Warren Bockwinkle during the early
stages of his career.

Professional wrestler, 1950s through 1980s.

Trivia

Nick Bockwinkel

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