Gene is one of a myriad of "old school" wrestlers that have been forgotten by Vince McMahon when it comes time to induct people into his ridiculous little "Hall of Fame". He wrestled Bruno Sammartino shortly after Bruno won the WWWF belt, and was a former AWA champ in addition to being a former NWA champ. I became a wrestling fan shortly before Gene lost the NWA belt to Dory Funk Jr. RIP Gene - a true wrestling legend.
To daverepublic, any possibility (I have even asked All Star Wrestling on their Facebook page this same question) ECCW will have a tribute to the great Gene Kiniski? If pro wrestling in Vancouver, BC had a wrestling icon, his name was definitely Gene Kiniski. His history written in Thursday's Vancouver Province certainly told it.
I met him once at a restaurant in White Rock..............and once saw him back in the seventies at the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal....... a gang of fans following him.
One of the greatest Heels in the history of wrestling and a definite Canadian legend.
He was one of my biggest reasons, influences and inspirations when I became a wrestler.
R.I.P Gene.
misterprickly 10 months ago
Gene is one of a myriad of "old school" wrestlers that have been forgotten by Vince McMahon when it comes time to induct people into his ridiculous little "Hall of Fame". He wrestled Bruno Sammartino shortly after Bruno won the WWWF belt, and was a former AWA champ in addition to being a former NWA champ. I became a wrestling fan shortly before Gene lost the NWA belt to Dory Funk Jr. RIP Gene - a true wrestling legend.
elc1960 1 year ago
Gene Kiniski was the NWA World's Heavyweight Champion on December 23, 1967.
mkl62 1 year ago
its sad how i never seen this story in edmonton what a bunch of bs
pwnedeful 1 year ago
Awesome. Eternal love and respect for Gene Kiniski. RIP.
Chuloloc 1 year ago
like stu hart he lived for a long time. his wrestling school is near where i live and i hope to learn pro wrestling the kiniski way
swanton200 1 year ago
To daverepublic, any possibility (I have even asked All Star Wrestling on their Facebook page this same question) ECCW will have a tribute to the great Gene Kiniski? If pro wrestling in Vancouver, BC had a wrestling icon, his name was definitely Gene Kiniski. His history written in Thursday's Vancouver Province certainly told it.
Lurvy1963 1 year ago
He was awesome, we Love you Gene.
God Bless you and your family.
utubevideosearch 1 year ago
vancouver bc will truly miss you big thunder.
we all grew up watching you not just locally but proud you headlined around the world!! CANADA'S GREATEST ATHLETE
slickshapiro 1 year ago
'Big Thunder' was da BOMB daddy-O! R.I.P.
doctorzom1 1 year ago
I met him once at a restaurant in White Rock..............and once saw him back in the seventies at the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal....... a gang of fans following him.
capnvideo2006 1 year ago