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December 4, 2015

Sean Waltman Explains Why The Kliq Recruited Triple H


Sean Waltman spoke with WrestleTalk in a new interview discussing the Kliq and Triple H joining them. Check out the video and highlights below:

On what the Kliq saw in Triple H: “Obviously we didn’t predict exactly what would (happen), but immediately it was like ‘let’s gobble him up.’ He was riding with Killer Kowalski every night, who was his teacher. He was trying to be cool to Walter (Kowalski). We were like ‘you gotta drop Walter, you’re coming with us.’ We needed a designated driver anyway.”

On what attracted the group to him: “Level headed, focused. His determination, drive. His learning curve, his aptitude. When he first got there, he was still the student, but the way he soaked up all the knowledge and got better, it was really light years ahead of how most people do it.”

October 26, 2015

This Day In Wrestling History


Dan McLeod defeats Martin Burns in Chicago, Illinois, to win the American Heavyweight Title.
October 26, 1897

The Executioners (Killer Kowalski & John Studd) were stripped of the WWWF World Tag Team title when they had a third member (Nikolai Volkoff) participate in a title defense against Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Strongbow & White Wolf would go on to win the belts in a three team tournament with the Executioners and, ironically, Volkoff & Tor Kamata.
October 26, 1976

Sweet Brown Sugar defeats Ernie Ladd to win the Florida version of the NWA Southern Heavyweight Title in Lafayette, Louisiana.
October 26, 1979

Bret Hart announces his retirement from professional wrestling on his official website, ending his 23 year run in the business.
October 26, 2000

October 13, 2015

Triple H Remembers Walter "Killer" Kowalski

November 26, 2012

Damien Sandow Comments on Triple H Comparisons


Damien Sandow was asked about his character being similar to Tripe H’s “Hunter Hearst Helmsley” character during an interview with Mike Mooneyham of The Post and Courier.

“We both were trained by Killer Kowalski, but I think if you look at the history of our business, you can draw comparisons to a lot of guys that have come before. There’s the Gorgeous George element and so many other things. I think what makes people successful is just being able to be themselves. Throughout the course of time there’s been so many characters and personas, and there’s going to be comparisons drawn. However I believe I am the first-ever ‘Intellectual Savior of the Masses.’”

November 16, 2012

This Day In Wrestling History


WWE inducts legends Capt. Lou Albano, Killer Kowalski, Baron Mikel Scicluna, Johnny Valiant, Jimmy Valiant, Johnny Rodz, Pat Patterson, Vincent J. McMahon and Jimmy Snuka into the WWE Hall of Fame.
November 16, 1996

Vince McMahon hired Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura as color man for the XFL broadcast team.
November 16, 2000

With Mae Young's win over LayCool on RAW, she becomes the only man or woman in history to wrestle in nine decades - the 1930's, 1940's, 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's and the 2010's.
November 16, 2010

November 14, 2012

This Day In Wrestling History


Killer Kowalski & Gorilla Monsoon defeat Skull Murphy & Brute Bernard to win the United States (WWWF version) tag team championship.
November 14, 1963

WWF held the Survivor Series in Detroit, Michigan at the Joe Louis Arena. WWF faced a lot of criticism for running an angle on the PPV where Steve Austin was hit by a car, resulting in him being unable to wrestle in the main event against Triple H and The Rock. WWF knew in advance that the injured Austin would be unable to wrestle, but waited until after the PPV began (and fans had already purchased the event) before running the angle and creating a storyline reason for his absence. Big Show (subbing for Steve Austin) defeated Triple H and The Rock in a Triple Threat match to win the WWF World Title.
November 14, 1999

source: pwinsider.com

October 26, 2012

This Day In Wrestling History


Dan McLeod defeats Martin Burns in Chicago, Illinois, to win the American Heavyweight Title.
October 26, 1897

The Executioners (Killer Kowalski & John Studd) were stripped of the WWWF World Tag Team title when they had a third member (Nikolai Volkoff) participate in a title defense against Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Strongbow & White Wolf would go on to win the belts in a three team tournament with the Executioners and, ironically, Volkoff & Tor Kamata.
October 26, 1976

Sweet Brown Sugar defeats Ernie Ladd to win the Florida version of the NWA Southern Heavyweight Title in Lafayette, Louisiana.
October 26, 1979

Bret Hart announces his retirement from professional wrestling on his official website, ending his 23 year run in the business.
October 26, 2000

October 13, 2012

This Day In Wrestling History


Happy Birthday to WWE Hall of Famer Walter "Killer" Kowalski.
October 13, 1926

Professor Toru Tanaka defeats WWWF(WWE) World Champion Bruno Sammartino in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania when the match is stopped due to Sammartino's excessive bleeding. However, Tanaka was not awarded the title, since the champion was not pinned or forced to submit.
October 13, 1967

Harley Race defeated Gene Kiniski for the Missouri State Heavyweight title.
October 13, 1973

WWWF(WWE) World Champion Bruno Sammartino defends his title against Ivan Koloff, the man who ended his first title reign in 1971, at the building where the loss took place, Madison Square Garden in New York City. The match ended in a draw after a 20-minute brawl when the referee ruled that both men were bleeding too heavily to continue. A slew of wrestlers had to come out to separate the two. This was the first of three straight MSG shows headlined by the two, culminating a few months later in the first steel cage match ever held at Madison Square Garden.
October 13, 1975

NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title held up when Steve Corino was unable to continue against Shinya Hashimoto.
October 13, 2001

November 16, 2011

This Day in Wrestling History


WWE inducts legends Capt. Lou Albano, Killer Kowalski, Baron Mikel Scicluna, Johnny Valiant, Jimmy Valiant, Johnny Rodz, Pat Patterson, Vincent J. McMahon and Jimmy Snuka into the WWE Hall of Fame.
November 16, 1996

Vince McMahon hired Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura as color man for the XFL broadcast team.
November 16, 2000

With Mae Young's win over LayCool on RAW, she becomes the only man or woman in history to wrestle in nine decades - the 1930's, 1940's, 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's and the 2010's.
November 16, 2010

partial source: impactwrestling.com

November 14, 2011

This Day in Wrestling History


Killer Kowalski & Gorilla Monsoon defeat Skull Murphy & Brute Bernard to win the United States (WWWF version) tag team championship.
November 14, 1963

WWF held the Survivor Series in Detroit, Michigan at the Joe Louis Arena. WWF faced a lot of criticism for running an angle on the PPV where Steve Austin was hit by a car, resulting in him being unable to wrestle in the main event against Triple H and The Rock. WWF knew in advance that the injured Austin would be unable to wrestle, but waited until after the PPV began (and fans had already purchased the event) before running the angle and creating a storyline reason for his absence. Big Show (subbing for Steve Austin) defeated Triple H and The Rock in a Triple Threat match to win the WWF World Title.
November 14, 1999

source: pwinsider.com

September 9, 2011

Triple H On Critics, WWE Product, A Physical Hall of Fame

August 12, 2011

Late pro wrestler 'Killer' Kowalski's auction draws interest of Triple H


The estate of wrestling legend Walter “Killer” Kowalski was auctioned off to the highest bidder, Thursday night in Saugus.

Run by TAC Auctions, the five-hour event featured over 300 items of the late grappler’s personal affects, attracting a wide and eclectic group of bidders, ranging from the casual sports fan, to serious sports memorabilia collectors alike.

In the end, however, it was Kowalski’s former student, Triple H, who stole the show.

Bidding online, the WWE Superstar reeled in several big-tickets items, including the crown jewel of the auction, Kowalski’s first-ever wrestling ring robe for $4,250.

The blue velvet robe came complete with Kowalski’s real name ‘Wladek Kowalski’ script in silver sequins on the back. The item proved to be the highest of all the 300 lots sold.

When the online bidder originally checked in, most in attendance had a feeling where it was coming from.

“I’m pretty sure it’s Triple H,” said Richard Byrne, a Malden Tang Soo Do Grandmaster and veteran of the local and international wrestling circuit. “I called him and told him they were doing this. He didn’t know about it. So the [WWE] office called and they said wanted everything that’s wrestling [related].”

Auction organizers confirmed that it was in fact Triple H, also known as Paul Levesque of Nashua, NH.

In addition, Triple H, (also known by the ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley) purchased a pair of Killer’s blue leather size 14 wrestling boots ($650), an additional blue velvet ring coat ($850), and an awards lot, which included Kowalski’s Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame certificate ($175).

It was a fitting gesture from Triple H; who studied under Kowalski at his Malden wrestling studio in the early days, before reaching superstardom in the sports entertainment business himself.

“Triple H always remembered Walter and always gave him credit,” Byrne said. “He’s a real class act. They’ve got the boots. They’ve got the robe. They’ve got everything. So that’s good.”...More?

source: wickedlocal.com

Wrestler’s Auction Draws Tough Bidding

November 16, 2010

This Day in Wrestling History


WWE inducts legends Capt. Lou Albano, Killer Kowalski, Baron Mikel Scicluna, Johnny Valiant, Jimmy Valiant, Johnny Rodz, Pat Patterson, Vincent J. McMahon and Jimmy Snuka into the WWE Hall of Fame.
November 16, 1996

Vince McMahon hired Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura as color man for the XFL broadcast team.
November 16, 2000

May 1, 2010

Terra Ryzing Promo August 1993

A vintage interview with John Rodeo and Triple H, then known as Terra Ryzing, at the Liberty Tree Mall. This took place during an IWF wrestling show promoted by the late Walter "Killer" Kowalski, August 15, 1993.

November 16, 2009

This Day in Wrestling History

WWE inducts legends Capt. Lou Albano, Killer Kowalski, Baron Mikel Scicluna, Johnny Valiant, Jimmy Valiant, Johnny Rodz, Pat Patterson, Vincent J. McMahon and Jimmy Snuka into the WWE Hall of Fame.
November 16, 1996

Vince McMahon hired Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura as color man for the XFL broadcast team.
November 16, 2000

November 25, 2008

Chyna talks about Triple H, Killer Kowalski and being an actress

Chyna did an interview with False Count Pro Wrestling Radio which can be heard here. She actually said that Triple H was "cordial" and "a gentleman". Amazing.

November 21, 2008

Recap of the Killer Kowalski Memorial Wrestling Show

The doors opened at 1:30 pm and the event started at 2. It was standing room only, with almost all chairs filled. The chairs were arranged around the ring in many sections, not just the traditional four sides. There were people of all ages, from young children sitting on their parent’s laps to the very old ones. They were there to honor Killer Kowalski. Speakers included JJ Dillon (former Four Horsemen manager), Ox Baker, Theresa (Kowalski’s widow), and others. While they were speaking, most of the wrestlers and others who were involved in Kowalski’s business stood around the ring, listening quietly.

For the most part, the matches mostly catered to the children in the audience, although "Hurricane" John Walters vs. Idol Stevens and Spike Dudley vs. Justin Credible stood out as more athletic.

During intermission, many of the wrestlers signed autographs and posed for photos *free of charge*. In fact, it was announced that all the wrestlers on the card were performing for free, all to benefit Killer Kowalski's widow.

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source: wrestlingrespect.com

October 30, 2008

Special Announcers and Commentators Camp at Chaotic Wrestling

On Saturday, November 8th the Chaotic Training Center, Home of Killer Kowalski’s School of Professional Wrestling will hold a unique one-day camp for everyone who has ever dreamed of being a wrestling announcer or commentator...More?

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October 19, 2008

Triple H donates items for the Killer Kowalski Memorial Show

On Sunday afternoon, October 26 the eyes of the wrestling world will be focused in on Malden, MA. October 26 will be a day that will be the wrestlers from all over the world will join up to pay their respect to the late great Walter “Killer” Kowalski. The Killer Kowalski Memorial Show will take place at the Irish American Club in Malden, MA.

Besides the great action many wrestlers such as Triple H, Honky Tonk Man, and George Steele have donated many great items to be sold during the event. Many one of a kind items like Killer Kowalski's old boots and mask will also be sold with all the money going to the Walter Kowalski Fund...More?

source: wrestlingfigs.com

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