Nick Bockwinkel

Wrestling legend Bobby Heenan passes away

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Sep 17, 2017 | Interviews, Obituaries

A dark cloud hovers over the professional wrestling world today, as one of the most beloved...

Praise for ‘The Enforcer’ Arn Anderson

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 25, 2016 | CAC, Interviews

At April’s Cauliflower Alley Club banquet, “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson received...

Lou Thesz at 100: So many stories

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 24, 2016 | Interviews

Today, April 24th, would have been the 100th birthday of Lou Thesz, perhaps the greatest champion...

Unavoidable void at this year’s CAC reunion

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 16, 2016 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS — There is a definite void this year at the Cauliflower Alley Club reunion, with a...

CAC Baloney Blowout soars with High Flyers

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 13, 2016 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS — Tag team wrestling was in the spotlight on Tuesday night at the Cauliflower...

A final goodbye to Verne Gagne, a true legend

Posted by Mike Chapman | May 11, 2015 | Interviews, Obituaries

The world of wrestling said its final goodbye to a true legend on Tuesday, May 5, in Minneapolis....

Guest column: My hero, my mentor, my friend, Mr. Nick Bockwinkel

Posted by Guest Column | May 6, 2015 | Opinion

By MICK KARCH – For SLAM! Wrestling Here we go, my friends. Indulge me. This is a tough one....

Verne Gagne dead at 89

Posted by Steven Johnson | Apr 28, 2015 | Interviews, Obituaries

Verne Gagne, one of the biggest stars ever in professional wrestling, and later a promoter for...

Different kind of ‘Killer Bees’ at Cauliflower Alley

Posted by Steven Johnson | Apr 15, 2015 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS—Henceforth, call it the Bockwinkel Blowout. Traditionally, the first of two nights of...

Unexpected tribute moves Cauliflower Alley Club crowd

Posted by Steven Johnson | Jun 4, 2014 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS — Chris Kelly never made it to Africa in her lifetime. But now a part of her will...

Jake The Snake turns CAC banquet into a sobering experience

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 18, 2013 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS — Of all the promos that Jake “The Snake” Roberts has delivered...

Dory Funk Sr.’s last day

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jan 2, 2013 | Interviews

After the matches on June 3, 1973, Dory Funk Sr. had a bunch of his wrestlers over at his Flying...

Laughs and sage advice from Austin at CAC banquet

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 18, 2012 | CAC, Interviews

When he was presented with the Iron Mike Award at April’s Cauliflower Alley Club reunion in...

Joe Blanchard passes

Posted by Greg Oliver | Mar 22, 2012 | Interviews, Obituaries

There is no Wikipedia entry on Joe Blanchard, who died March 22, 2012, at the age of 84. Perhaps...

Surprises, stories make Hall of Heroes banquet memorable

Posted by Mike Andrews | Aug 12, 2011 | Events, Interviews

ATLANTA – At the 2011 Mid-Atlantic Gateway Hall of Heroes award banquet, a much-anticipated...

Kenny King plenty tough enough for ROH

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 5, 2011 | Interviews

Kenny King walked onto the second season of WWE Tough Enough with zero experience in professional...

A verbose Stan Hansen highlight of Hall of Fame induction

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 5, 2010 | Interviews, PWHF

AMSTERDAM, NY — Who knew? Who knew that the grumpy, ornery “Bad Man from Borger,...

Bockwinkel headliner at 2009 Tragos/Thesz HOF ceremony

Posted by Joyce Paustian | Jul 13, 2009 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

WATERLOO, Iowa – Although Friday started out with strong storms in the Waterloo area, the...

Orndorff tops Wonderful Hall of Fame class

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | May 17, 2009 | Interviews, PWHF

AMSTERDAM, NY — The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame is considered by some as the only...

Top CAC award goes to top CAC man Nick Bockwinkel

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 16, 2009 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS — Wrestling is a worked business, and sometimes the workers have to work each...

Wrestling for legends highlights CAC indy show

Posted by Fred Johns | Apr 9, 2009 | CAC, Interviews

A stunning thing happened at last year’s Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion show in Las Vegas:...

A visit with ‘Handsome’ Johnny Barend

Posted by Greg Oliver | Aug 21, 2008 | Interviews

Usually stories end with a coffin, but this one begins with one. There is no telling the tale of...

Leo Garibaldi dead at 78

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 13, 2008 | Interviews, Obituaries

There have been countless father-son tag teams over the eons, but the first great team was Gino...

That’s entertainment! CAC banquet ranges from songs to stories to spoofs

Posted by Steven Johnson | Apr 22, 2007 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS—Just call it pro wrestling’s version of a Vegas-style variety revue. The 42nd annual...

Emotions run high at WWE HOF

Posted by Chris Schramm | Apr 1, 2007 | WrestleMania

DETROIT – Rowdiness, cursing and blood are put aside for one night every year when the WWE...

Bockwinkel addresses WWE HOF induction

Posted by Ryan Nation | Mar 13, 2007 | Interviews

Nick Bockwinkel will add one more accolade to his storied wrestling career on March 31st: WWE Hall...

Race & Hennig go over at Cauliflower Alley Club banquet

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 11, 2006 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS — It may have been Harley Race’s night, receiving the top honour in pro...

Don Leo saves Hall of Fame’s night

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 20, 2006 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, PWHF

AMSTERDAM, NY – One man can save an evening, especially if he is as broad of shoulder and...

PWHF announces fifth induction class

Posted by Dr. Bob Bryla | Dec 6, 2005 | PWHF

AMSTERDAM, NY – The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum (PWHF) is pleased to...

Stars to gather for Crusher tribute show

Posted by Greg Oliver | Dec 1, 2005 | Interviews

Tribute shows come and go, usually with the participants praising the honoree as something close...

Terry Funk honored by his peers at CAC

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Apr 19, 2005 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – Wrestling tights were replaced by ties Saturday night at the 40th Annual...

Adrian Street proposes to Miss Linda

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 15, 2005 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – In the make-believe world of pro wrestling, reality can often seem out of place....

World champs still reign supreme at fanfest

Posted by Steven Johnson | Aug 29, 2004 | Events, Interviews

PRINCETON, NJ – Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown. If the testimony of four former...

Hall of Fame grows some more

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 9, 2004 | Interviews, PWHF

SCHENECTADY, NY – The feeling around the third annual Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction...

Heenan given CAC’s top honor

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 18, 2004 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – True to form, Bobby ‘The Brain’ Heenan was not lost for words when...

CAC a place to rekindle old friendships

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 16, 2004 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – The first day of the annual Cauliflower Alley Club is always abuzz with who is...

‘Addiction’ to wrestling more than just baloney

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 17, 2003 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – At the annual Cauliflower Alley Club’s Baloney Blowout on Tuesday night,...

News & notes from CAC in Vegas

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 3, 2003 | CAC, Interviews

LAS VEGAS – The annual Cauliflower Alley Club reunion keeps growing and growing. This year,...

Second generation grapplers reflect on their Dads

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 15, 2000 | Interviews

The pro wrestling world is full of second-generation wrestlers. Young men following in their...

Nick Bockwinkel story archive

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Sep 30, 1900 | Story Archives

Nick Bockwinkel, from AWA Champion to Cauliflower Alley Club President, we cover the 2nd...

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