Gene Kiniski

Biography

Eugene Nicholas Kiniski was a Canadian athlete who played football for the Edmonton Eskimos and later was a successful professional wrestler recognized as a multiple-time world heavyweight champion. "Canada's Greatest Athlete", as he billed himself for promotional purposes, was born in Edmonton, Alberta. Like Bronko Nagurski before him, Kiniski was one of the first world champions in professional wrestling to have a previous background in football. He is the father of professional wrestler Kelly Kiniski and international amateur and professional wrestler Nick Kiniski.

Known For

Paradise Alley

as Wrestler

Double Happiness

as Man at Bus Stop

WWE Badd Blood: In Your House

as Himself

Terminal City Ricochet

as Commander Crutcher

WWE: The History Of The World Heavyweight Championship

as Himself

NWA Starrcade 1983

as Gene Kiniski (Referee)

WCW Slamboree 1993

as Gene Kiniski (Cornerman)

Mad Dog Vachon: Wrestling with the Past

as Himself

WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85

as Gene Kiniski (Manager)