Known For
Acting
Born
Nov 23, 1928
Died
Apr 14, 2010
Place of Birth
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Credits
9 titles
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
Filmography
The History of the World Heavyweight Championship
Himself
Mad Dog Vachon: Wrestling with the Past
Himself
WWE Badd Blood: In Your House
Himself
Double Happiness
Man at Bus Stop
WCW Slamboree 1993
Gene Kiniski (Cornerman)
Terminal City Ricochet
Commander Crutcher
WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85
Gene Kiniski (Manager)
NWA Starrcade 1983
Gene Kiniski (Referee)
Paradise Alley
Wrestler