Breaking News: Gene Kiniski Passes Away

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Apr 14, 2010

Slam Wrestling is reporting that former NWA World Champion Gene Kiniski has passed away. He was 81. Kiniski had been battling cancer for some time.

On behalf of everyone here on the website, I want to send our condolences along to the family, friends and fans of Mr. Kiniski.

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