Nick Bockwinkel

Nick Bockwinkel

Born: December 6, 1934
Died: November 14, 2015
in St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Nicholas Warren Francis "Nick" Bockwinkel was an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances with the American Wrestling Association (AWA) in the '70s and '80s. The son of wrestler Warren Bockwinkel, Nick had a lengthy professional wrestling career with matches in 34 consecutive years (1954-1987). Debuting in 1954, Bockwinkel spent the first half of his career as a journeyman, playing the babyface (good guy), wrestling primarily in territories based in California and Hawaii with stints in Texas, Georgia, and the Pacific Northwest as well as Canada and Australia. In 1970, he joined the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based AWA, where he would be based for the remainder of his career. Bockwinkel held the AWA World Tag Team Championship three times (with partner Ray "The Crippler" Stevens and managed by Bobby Heenan) then the AWA World Heavyweight Championship four times before retiring in 1987. In 1986, before retirement, Bockwinkel had a classic 1-hour draw against Curt Hennig on ESPN's AWA Championship Wrestling. He worked briefly for WWE in 1987 as a color commentator and with WCW as commissioner. Bockwinkel was recognized for his exceptional technical wrestling ability, mastery of in-ring psychology, and even-toned, articulate promos. Professional wrestling historian Tim Hornbaker described him as "the definitive heavyweight champion heel of the 1970s", while historian Scott Beekman described him as "the most successful heel champion in wrestling history". Bockwinkel was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame in 1996, the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in 2003, the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007, the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2009, and the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame in 2016!

Movies for Nick Bockwinkel...

WWE: The Top 25 Rivalries in Wrestling History
Title: WWE: The Top 25 Rivalries in Wrestling History
Released: May 28, 2013
Type: Movie
WWE Superstars clash year-round with championships, glory, and personal pride on the line. But only 25 rivalries can be considered the greatest in sports entertainment history. Now for the first time ever, WWE counts down the most intense rivalries of all time. With each segment narrated by a different WWE or mainstream personality, each rivalry takes on a life of its own as WWE fans get an inside, never-before-seen perspective on their favorite showdowns. From the grudges born from equal pursuit of a common goal to those where the animosity crosses personal boundaries, all the timeless conflicts in the history of WWE, WCW, NWA, ECW and more are presented. Featuring Cena vs. Edge, Stone Cold vs. Mr. McMahon, Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat and many more, this controversial countdown is sure to be dissected and debated by fans of all eras. Plus, special features include over 5 hours of bonus matches highlighting the rivalries presented in the countdown.
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WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
Title: WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
Character: Nick Bockwinkel
Released: December 7, 2010
Type: Movie
.A countdown of the greatest superstars in WWE History. From Hulk Hogan to Randy Savage to The Rock to John Cena enjoy an experience down memory lane for long-time fans, and a new experience for new fans of WWE.
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WWE: Allied Powers - The World's Greatest Tag Teams
Title: WWE: Allied Powers - The World's Greatest Tag Teams
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
Throughout the decades, fans of sports entertainment have long enjoyed the controlled chaos of tag-team wrestling. Many future Hall of Fame performers started as part of a popular duo, such as Shawn Michaels (the Rockers), Bret “Hit Man” Hart (Hart Foundation). Now, for the first time on DVD, fans can enjoy the greatest tag teams in sports entertainment history in Allied Powers: The World’s Greatest Tag Teams. Hosted by The Miz and John Morrison who are the current World Tag Team champions and the longest-running WWE Tag Team Champions in recent history. They bring their own brand of humor to this 3-DVD set that hits the biggest and the best duos throughout the annals of sports entertainment.
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WWE Hall of Fame 2007
Title: WWE Hall of Fame 2007
Character: Himself
Released: March 31, 2007
Type: Movie
The class of 2007 takes their rightful place in the Hall of Fame, during Wrestlemania 23 weekend. Inductees include Nick Bockwinkel, The Wild Samoans, The Sheik, Mr. Fuji, Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler, Mr. Perfect, and Dusty Rhodes.
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WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology
Title: WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology
Character: Nick Bockwinkel
Released: October 17, 2006
Type: Movie
The best and most memorable matches from Hulk Hogan's career.
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WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA
Title: WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2006
Type: Movie
The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA.
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The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
Title: The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: April 1, 1994
Type: Movie
Documentary on legendary Houston Wrestling Promoter Paul Boesch produced and aired in 1994 on Houston Channel 39 KHTV.
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WCW Slamboree 1993
Title: WCW Slamboree 1993
Character: Himself
Released: May 23, 1993
Type: Movie
Slamboree 1993: A Legends' Reunion was the first annual Slamboree professional wrestling pay-per-view produced by WCW. It took place on May 23, 1993 at The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia. A "Legends Ceremony" occurred at the event, and introduced several legends. The WCW Hall of Fame induction ceremony also occurred, and Lou Thesz, Mr. Wrestling II, Verne Gagne, and Eddie Graham were the inductees. The PPV also saw the reformation of the Four Horsemen, now consisting of Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Ole Anderson, and new member Paul Roma. The main event was Big Van Vader defending the WCW World Heavyweight Title against Davey Boy Smith. Barry Windham defended the NWA World Heavyweight Title against Arn Anderson and The Hollywood Blondes defended the NWA & WCW World Tag Team Championships against Dos Hombres in a steel cage match.
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AWA SuperClash II
Title: AWA SuperClash II
Character: Nick Bockwinkel
Released: May 2, 1987
Type: Movie
SuperClash II was the second SuperClash professional wrestling event produced by American Wrestling Association (AWA). The event took place at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California on May 2, 1987. The show was promoted as the AWA's most important show of the year. Unlike SuperClash I and SuperClash III, the second event featured mainly AWA wrestlers. While not the last match of the show the main event was a match between Curt Henning and Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA World Heavyweight Championship. The show featured six additional matches that were taped for television and shown as part of the AWA's weekly television shows in subsequent weeks.
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AWA: Brawl in St. Paul
Title: AWA: Brawl in St. Paul
Character: Himself
Released: December 25, 1986
Type: Movie
It's Christmas chaos in The St. Paul Civic Center with an all-star card!
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NWA Battle of the Belts III
Title: NWA Battle of the Belts III
Character: Nick Bockwinkel
Released: September 1, 1986
Type: Movie
Name of the event: NWA Battle Of The Belts III Date: 09.01.1986 Promotion: Championship Wrestling From Florida, National Wrestling Alliance Type: Event Location: Daytona Beach, Florida, USA Arena: Ocean Center Attendance: ca. 8.000
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AWA Battle by the Bay
Title: AWA Battle by the Bay
Character: Nick Bockwinkel
Released: June 28, 1986
Type: Movie
All the stars of The American Wrestling Alliance converge in the San Francisco bay area for an all-star card!
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AWA: WrestleRock '86
Title: AWA: WrestleRock '86
Character: Himself
Released: April 20, 1986
Type: Movie
The AWA supercard was broadcast from the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on April 20, 1986. It was the AWA's final stadium show.
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AWA: SuperClash '85
Title: AWA: SuperClash '85
Character: Nick Bockwinkel
Released: September 25, 1985
Type: Movie
SuperClash '85 – The Night of Champions was the first SuperClash professional wrestling supercard event promoted by the American Wrestling Association (AWA). It was billed as AWA's flagship supercard, their biggest event of the year. The event was held at Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois on September 28, 1985, only a few months after WrestleMania, which was promoted by the rival World Wrestling Federation (WWF) promotion. The show drew a paid attendance of 20,347, although it was announced as 25,000. SuperClash – Night of Champions was one of the co-promotional efforts by the AWA, National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) to compete with the WWF's increasing national presence and popularity. The jointly promoted venture was known as Pro Wrestling USA.
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AWA Wrestling For a Cure
Title: AWA Wrestling For a Cure
Character: Himself
Released: August 16, 1985
Type: Movie
The Biggest stars of the mat game converge in Boston to help The Muscular Dystrophy Association!
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AWA StarCage
Title: AWA StarCage
Character: Nick Bockwinkel
Released: April 21, 1985
Type: Movie
Pro Wrestling's first all-Cage Match event! featuring King Tonga, Sheik Adnan Al-Kassie & The Masked Superstar vs. Jerry Blackwell & Sgt. Slaughter, Greg Gagne & Verne Gagne vs. Mr. Saito & Nick Bockwinkel and The Road Warriors vs. Larry & Curt Hennig for the AWA World Tag Team Championship and much more!
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PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands
Title: PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands
Character: Nick Bockwinkel (Appearance)
Released: April 19, 1985
Type: Movie
April 19, 1985 at The Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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PWUSA Star Wars
Title: PWUSA Star Wars
Character: Nick Bockwinkel
Released: February 24, 1985
Type: Movie
February 24, 1985 at The Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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NWA Battle of the Belts
Title: NWA Battle of the Belts
Character: Nick Bockwinkel
Released: February 9, 1985
Type: Movie
Name of the event: NWA Battle Of The Belts / Date:02.09.1985 / Promotion:Championship Wrestling From Florida, National Wrestling Alliance / Location: Tampa, Florida, USA/ Arena:The Sundome
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AWA Christmas Show 1984
Title: AWA Christmas Show 1984
Character: Nick Bockwinkel
Released: December 25, 1984
Type: Movie
All your favorite AWA stars in action on Christmas night.
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AWA Christmas Night 1983
Title: AWA Christmas Night 1983
Released: December 25, 1983
Type: Movie
The American Wrestling Association is live from the St. Paul Civic Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, featuring a main event between AWA World Champion Nick Bockwinkel and Mad Dog Vachon.
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AWA Christmas Show 1983
Title: AWA Christmas Show 1983
Character: Nick Bockwinkel
Released: December 25, 1983
Type: Movie
All your favorite AWA stars compete on Christmas Night
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AWA Super Sunday
Title: AWA Super Sunday
Character: Nick Bockwinkel
Released: April 24, 1983
Type: Movie
American Wrestling Association supercard on April 24th, 1983.
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The Wrestler
Title: The Wrestler
Character: Nick Bockwinkel
Released: April 28, 1974
Type: Movie
Frank Bass (Ed Asner) is an honest guy trying to make a living in the cut throat world of professional wrestling, and he's gonna make it work - even if he dies trying! But first - he'll have to strong-arm his way through all the mobsters, gamblers, promoters and fight fixers and help his past-his-prime wrestler once again win a championship belt. Features appearances from real-life legendary wrestlers and AWA superstars Verne Gagne, Rick Flair, Superstar Billy Graham, Dusty Rhodes, Dick the Bruiser, Ray Stevens, Dory Funk Jr., Ken Patera, Billy Robinson, Dan Gable, Eddie Graham, Dick Murdoch, Vincent J. McMahon, and more.
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Title: Hawaii Five-O
Character: Harry
Released: September 20, 1968
Type: TV
Hawaii Five-O is an American police procedural drama series produced by CBS Productions and Leonard Freeman. Set in Hawaii, the show originally aired for 12 seasons from 1968 to 1980, and continues in reruns. Jack Lord portrayed Detective Lieutenant Steve McGarrett, the head of a special state police task force which was based on an actual unit that existed under martial law in the 1940s. The theme music composed by Morton Stevens became especially popular. Many episodes would end with McGarrett instructing his subordinate to "Book 'em, Danno!", sometimes specifying a charge such as "murder one".