Another report from Killer Kowalski's service; Triple H mentioned

...In the final stanza, the man known as Killer was given a champion’s send-off, with his boys paying their respects to a man they honored and respected. Among the boys was Paul Levesque, who left the Triple H moniker at home and served as a pallbearer for a man he loved and respected.

This was the Killer’s final main event, and Levesque did everything he could to be anonymous, staying in the back of the room and out of the limelight. He was there not as a celebrity, just as one of “Walter’s boys.”

“He (Levesque) gave it a lot of dignity and class,” said one attendee. “Walter would have been proud, because he really handled himself like the title suggests. He handled himself as a champion.”...More?

source: charleston.net

Fan account of the wake and funeral for Killer Kowalski

Triple H showed real class by staying around after the mass and talking to people and old friends. It had been quite a few years since I last saw Triple H and that was when he was wrestling for Walter as Terra Rizing. We spoke and then he says, "Do you still do a newsletter?" I use to hand out my Global Wrestling News zines to the boys at Walter's show...More?

source: wrestlefigs.com

'Killer' Kowalski, wrestler, remembered at Malden service

Hundreds of people, many of them younger wrestlers, gathered today at a Malden church to pay their respects to Walter "Killer" Kowalski, the wrestling legend who died during the weekend at the age of 81.

One of Kowalski's most famous students, Paul Levesque, also known as "Triple H," the current World Wrestling Federation world champion, said after the service that Kowalski was an amazing teacher who imparted his wisdom so "guys could live the dream he lived."...More?

source: boston.com

Killer Kowalski Memorial Wrestling Show

Friends of Killer, wish to announce that they will be holding:

The Killer Kowalski Memorial Wrestling Show
Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 2:00PM
Irish American Club
177 West St., Malden, MA 02148

All Proceeds Benefit The Walter “Killer” Kowalski Memorial Fund

For Further information contact: Super Pro Wrestling at 781-324-9568

Byrne Karate & Wrestling Studio
38 Eastern Ave.
Malden, MA 02148

Triple H pays tribute to Killer Kowalski

Vintage Killer Kowalski

Bruno Sammartino vs Killer Kowalski



Killer Kowalski vs Chief Jay Strongbow



Nature Boy Buddy Rogers vs Killer Kowalski

Service information for Walter "Killer" Kowalski

Services for Walter will be held Wednesday, September 3rd at the:

Weir Funeral Home
144 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148

Afternoon Services 2pm-4pm
Evening Services 6pm-8pm

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that wrestling fans send donations to:

Walter "Killer" Kowalski Memorial Fund
c/o Citizens Bank
876 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148

Wrestling Legend Wladek (Walter) "Killer" Kowalski has passed away

After being removed from life support system on August 18th, Killer Kowalski passed away this morning at 2:15 AM. The following was posted on his official website:

All of us at Chaotic Wrestling, Chaotic Entertainment Group, and Killer Kowalski's School of Professional Wrestling mourn the
passing of Walter "Killer" Kowalski on August 30th. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
Information regarding services and donations will be forthcoming.
"Shoot for the moon - if you miss, you may hit a star." -
Walter "Killer" Kowalski

October 13, 1926 - August 30, 2008

Another update on Killer Kowalski

Confirming previous reports, wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer, Walter "Killer" Kowalski has been removed from life support by his family. At this time, Walter is resting comfortably with his wife and family. Earlier this week, family friend Richard Byrne worked with Walter's wife to establish the "Walter Killer Kowalski Memorial Fund" which will help pay for the medical care Walter received as well as imminent arrangements that will need to be made.

If fans of Walter would like to contribute to the fund they can do so in the following ways:

1) Go to chaoticwrestling.stores.yahoo.net/tshirts.html and purchase a Killer Kowalski T-shirt. All profiits will go to the fund.

2) Go to chaoticwrestling.stores.yahoo.net/donations.html and make a donation through the store. Donations can be made in $5.00, $10.00 and $25.00 increments or any combination of those amounts.

3) Send checks made out to:

"The Walter Killer Kowalski Memorial Fund"
c/o Killer Kowalski's Pro Wresting School
100 Belmont Street
North Andover, MA 01845

www.killerkowalskis.com

Sad Update on Killer Kowalski; Removed from Life Support

The great Killer Kowalski was removed from life support on Monday in Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett, Mass. Though he has not been declared dead, his family holds out little hope...More?

source: slam.canoe.ca

Killer Kowalski Update

According to a report by the Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online is reporting that Walter "Killer" Kowalski's condition was downgraded late Sunday from guarded to poor. He remains unresponsive after suffering a heart attack on August 8.

Killer Kowalski Update

1Wrestling.com. is reporting the "Killer" Kowalski remains in serious condition after suffering a severe heart attack last Friday. He was not expected to survive through the evening. Kowalski was briefly non-responsive, but by Saturday he was responsive to those around him. Kowalski was briefly taken off life support on Saturday, and his heart kept beating on its own. However, he went back on life support by Sunday evening and at last word is in a coma state.

Update on Walter "Killer" Kowalski

From Jamie Jamitkowski of Killer Kowalski's Pro Wrestling School:

In an effort to minimize inaccurate reports about Walter "Killer"
Kowalski, his wife has asked us to send a brief update:

Initial reports by Georgiann Makropolous were correct in that Walter did, in fact, have a heart attack late on Friday. At the time, he was revived, placed on life-support and transferred from the nursing facility to an area hospital. Friday night and Saturday were critical for Walter. As of Saturday evening, Walter was
responsive to those around him, including some visitors from the wrestling industry. He is still being assisted by medical equipment but certain vital signs have improved slightly. The medical staff is hoping that he will continue to stabilize.

Walter is still in serious condition and we can all only hope for continued improvement. His wife believes that his slight improvement is due to the thoughts and prayers that he has been receiving from around the world. She asks that everyone continue to pray for Walter.

Killer Kowalski in very bad shape

The man known as "The Killer" has had a massive heart attack and is not expected to make it through the night. How sad...

Report from wrestlingfigs.com

Memories of "The Killer"

...Bryan Walsh, who began training under Kowalski in 1983 and worked professionally until 1998, recalls being in total awe of Kowalski when he first met him at his wrestling school office. “He was actually sitting down when I first walked up to him. Then he stood up. I’m looking at this guy, and I said to myself, ‘Wow, that really is Killer Kowalski.’ You don’t expect larger-than-life people to stick their hand out and say hello to you.”

Many other students besides Walsh, Paul Levesque (Triple H) and Joanie Laurer (Chyna) passed through the Killer’s doors. Future stars such as Big John Studd, Perry Saturn, John Kronus, Matt “A-Train” Bloom and Frankie Kazarian are all alumni.

Oddly enough, Laurer makes little mention of Killer in her 2001 autobiography, “If Only They Knew,” even ignoring the fact that her mentor helped pave her way to fame and fortune in Vince McMahon’s WWE.

I once asked Levesque, who at the time was engaged to Laurer, how his significant other could so easily dismiss Killer’s contributions to her career. “I can’t figure it out,” he said. “But I know one thing. I can tell you that Walter is a great guy.”...More?

source: charleston.net

Order your Killer Kowalski t-shirt now!

Since the 1950's, nobody has given children more nightmares, given grown men more reasons to cry and given opponents more reasons to run than Killer Kowalski and his world famous Claw. This Legend and Professional Wrestling Hall-of-Famer's name has become synonymous with the wrestling industry and will surely live on forever. After his legendary in-ring career, the "Killer" continued to contribute to the industry by opening one of the first and certainly one of the most successful professional wrestling schools in the world. He has trained or influenced many stars of the past and many you still see today.

Now you can celebrate this legend and his school while at the same time helping out somebody who for over 50 years has entertained millions of fans all around the globe. Chaotic Wrestling, the Chaotic Training Center and Killer Kowalski's School of Pro Wrestling are proud to introduce two BRAND NEW LIMITED EDITION t-shirts. These shirts are available in the Chaotic Wrestling online store for $20 each, and all profits from the sale of these t-shirts will go straight to Walter "Killer" Kowalski, to help offset rising medical bills.

This is your chance to give back to somebody who has brought so much joy (and a healthy dose of fear!) to generations of fans. Be sure to get yours today before they sell out! Click here.

Walter "Killer" Kowalski health update

“It’s a frustrating time for him,” said Theresa, 79. “We just can’t find a doctor who’ll operate on his knees because of his age and the pacemaker. I think the world ought to know that when you reach your 80s and are in need of surgery, it’s not all that easy to get it. So sometimes his spirits are down...More?

source: bostonherald.com

Want to send the "Killer" a card? Here is the address to the nursing home: 289 Elm St., Everett, MA 02149

Update on Walter "Killer" Kowalski

For the past few years, Walter has been an active part of Killer Kowalski's Pro Wrestling School and the Chaotic Training Center. He has been present at nearly every Saturday class and helped us host classes with Dr. Tom Prichard, Charlie Haas, Tommy Dreamer and others. He has continued to be a great resource for all of our new and experienced students.

In mid-March, Walter experienced a situation where he was, in fact, admitted to a local hospital for treatment on his knees. Since that time, Walter has spent time at home, in the hospital and at rehabilitation centers in order to improve the condition of his knees. Currently, Walter, his doctors and his family are determining the best course of action for Walter - rehabilitation, surgery, continued rest or a combination of these treatments.

Walter is fully coherent with the hopes of a recovery soon. While his knees are hurting, his spirit and energy are as strong as ever. He has been joking with the nurses and aides in recent weeks, showing them the famous (or infamous) Killer Kowalski personality...More?

source: killerkowalskis.com

Killer Kowalski's One Day Wrestling Camp

Have you always wanted to be a professional wrestler? Do you want to get in the ring, but never knew where to start? Do you want to be a part of the most successful school for professional wrestling in America today?

If the answer is "YES" then come to the Chaotic Training Center on Saturday, June 28th for a ONE-DAY Wrestling Camp. The camp is from 10am until 2pm and only $59 per person. This is an opportunity for new students to give the CTC a try and live their dream of becoming a professional wrestler...More?

www.killerkowalski.com

Chaotic Training Center

"Killer" Kowalski health update

Canadian wrestling legend Walter “Killer” Kowalski is currently in a rehabilitation center after injuring his knees in three separate falls. Kowalski’s wife, Theresa, wants his fans to know that he is getting a little better. If you’d like to send your support in the form of a card or note, you may use the address:

Walter Kowalski
P.O. Box 67
Reading, Mass. 01867

source: wwe.com