John Cena, Dixie Carter, Chris Jericho, William Regal, Samoa Joe, Foley, JBL, JR, Iron Sheik and Tons More React to Nick Bockwinkel’s Death

November 15, 2015

The following Tweets have been posted by pro wrestling names reacting to the death of legend Nick Bockwinkel:

The spirt of a champion is immortal. Rest peacefully #nickbockwinkel

— John Cena (@JohnCena) November 15, 2015

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Nick Bockwinkel. He was a huge inspiration to Sandow version 1.

— Damien Sandow (@TheDamienSandow) November 15, 2015

Classy always. #ThankYouNick #RIPNickBockwinkel pic.twitter.com/iY4tO1IhwD

— Kyle Edwards (@KyleEdwardsWWE) November 15, 2015

#RIP #NickBockwinkel #BodyslamKickoffBodyslamKickoffArmDrag pic.twitter.com/jm8XdlWebo

— Scott Dawson (@ScottDawsonWWE) November 15, 2015

Nick Bockwinkle was a living edifice of eloquent elocution. Rest in power sir. https://t.co/UNvOeVLAr6 via youtube

— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) November 15, 2015

RIP Nick Bockwinkel #Class

— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) November 15, 2015

His passing will be sorely missed.

— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) November 15, 2015

Dressed and acted like a real star.And a true great in the ring,one of my all time favourite American Wrestlers.

— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) November 15, 2015

The word “legend” gets thrown around quite a bit. But very few can embody the word. RIP Nick Bockwinkel

— Bull Dempsey (@BullDempseyWWE) November 15, 2015

Sorry to hear about the passing of #NickBockwinkel. One of the alltime greats and a HUGE influence on my 2008-09 character. Thanks for everything Mr Bockwinkel….we will be lugubrious over your passing. #bigwordsequalsheat

A photo posted by Chris Jericho (@chrisjerichofozzy) on Nov 15, 2015 at 9:35am PST

AN ALL TIME GREAT WRESTLING LEGEND HAS PASSED…NICK BOCKWINKEL. A TRUE GENTLEMAN IN EVERY SENSE. HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN YOU. RIP @WWE

— Zeb Colter (@WWEZeb) November 15, 2015

RIP to an incredible legend and Greatest AWA Champion of all time-Nick Bockwinkle. A true gentlemen. I was honored to have known you.

— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) November 15, 2015

My condolences to the family of Nick Bockwinkel – A dear friend. Loved working with him. https://t.co/aNREbbd6UD pic.twitter.com/lWHvjen5Kq

— Dory Funk Jr. (@fuanku) November 15, 2015

Harley Race, me, Nick Bockwinkel. RIP Nick pic.twitter.com/N9ZDikYKDO

— Tom Prichard (@drtomprichard) November 15, 2015

I DRIVE ALL CROSS MID WEST WITH THE NICK BOCKWINKEL HE TEACH ME EVERYTHING. HE SO SMART HE SO GREAT MAN IM GOING TO MISS HIM

— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) November 15, 2015

Very special talent was #nickbockwinkel. Legit, wrestling heel who’s promos were his own voice. Master psychologist https://t.co/PhwN3xOXPT

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) November 15, 2015

RIP Nick Bockwinkel – a great champion and a true gentleman. I very much enjoyed my conversations with Nick. pic.twitter.com/CgtnotFAt2

— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) November 15, 2015

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.