Now THAT is a promo ! Nick Bockwinkel is the most underrated World Champion in the history of the industry. He may have actually been the best. In the ring , on the mic , his athleticism, his appearance - he had no weaknesses.... R.I.P.
@@damonmcfarland9364 That belt was made by prisoners in a prison lol most belt enthusiasts even refer to it as the "Inmate Belt". At least, that's the story we've all heard.
Nick Bockwinkel was the Greatest of World Champions during his, or any era of professional wrestling. The only reason that Ric Flair is considered the greatest is that the vast majority of people are cretinous humanoids.
@@CP-kb1du Do Your Homework ! Hogan REFUSED THE BELT BECAUSE VERNE GAGNE WANTED HALF OF HOGANS JAPAN EARNINGS BOCKWINKLE PUT EVERY WRESTLER OVER BY ALLOWING THEIR COMEBACKS IN A MATCH IM 60 YEARS OLD MR NO NAME WHEN DID YOU START WATCHING AS FOR NICK LOOKING LIKE A REGULAR GUY AT A BAR HOW MANY DRESSED LIKE THIS CLASSY TOUGH BRIILLIANT LEGEND WHO WORKED AGAINST AN BEAT THE BEST GO BACK TO SCHOOL READ HOGANS BOOK YOU WOULDNT LAST 2 MINUTES WITH NICK .
Total class act this guy. I love the fact he was so well spoken and intellectual in a domain portrayed by many as emptyheads and barbarians. Love his promos and articulate talking
He was very articulate, very much a to-the-point kind of a Wrestler, and, after he spoke his mind, off he went. He knew that sticking around, constantly running his mouth, was like beating a dead horse. He wasn't into that... thankfully!!!
@@MrAitraining You know, people keep pointing to two main Wrestlers, Hogan and Flair, as being two of the best of all time. I personally get sick and tired of seeing Incredibly talented Championship Wrestlers such as Nick Bockwinkel being overlooked... time after time after time after time!!! Nick Bockwinkel held the Heavyweight Championship Belt for many years as a Wrestler, and he should be named as one of the All-Time Greats. Is he named as such? No! It's a load of manure, in my opinion! Nick Bockwinkel-The Man, The Champion, The LEGEND!!!
Why couldn't Ric Flair and Nick Bockwinkel work together in the same group? The answer is simple:Ego! Both of these legends were full of ego, and they couldn't stand each other. They would've been constantly vying for the Heavyweight Championship Belt, and it would've ripped the Legendary Four Horsemen to shreds!!!
I love the way Bockwinkel varies his cadence and inflection in order to draw you in. Roman Reigns should be mandated to listen to and learn from promos like this.
I was gutted when I couldn’t make my way to Winnipeg to see Flair vs Bockwinkle way back in the early 80s. My mom hated wrestling so trying to convince my parents I NEEDED a to travel the 250 miles to Winnipeg to se a wrestling show ,was not going to happen. But thanks to the internet that match is on UA-cam and it is as amazing as it sounds. Can’t remember if it was belt for belt but wow what a match. Winnipeg was lucky to get alot of amazing wrestling cards.
Awa was backwoods territory, Chicago was promoted by awa,gagne,and bob luce,who I believe was a wwa promoter,Chicago being the biggest city,rest of the country didn't know nick bockwinkel, he traveled some to Japan, Houston and Memphis but wasn't a national figure
@@natmason5528 Yes, it has. I think that Bockwinkel would wrestle up north and in California, but I'm pretty sure that he would refuse the southern leagues and Texas matches in 2024. Why? Guns.
The Simpletons. The Humanoid Eight to Five Lifers. Nick Bockwinkel was GOLD on the Stick. Today's Wrestlers need these old clips for Promo Class. Here's to Yesterday. I wish today's product could be this good.
Bockwinkel was, in real life, a very articulate individual with wonderful command of the english language. He was exceptionally intelligent, and no one in the sport could hold a candle to him when it came to expressing yourself. It's a bit of a shame, given his chosen profession, that these qualities pretty much forced him to come off as a snob. Check out some of the interviews of him "out of character". Very impressive stuff.
The genius of old school main event heels is that they knew how to demean top faces whilst also putting them over. You're left in no doubt that Bockwinkel doesn't want to face the unpredictable Brody and want to see what will happen.
When you think about it both Nick & Ric had similar "characters" the I am BETTER than you type, but while growing up I loved Flair I actually think Nick pulls it off so much better. He was more articulate & rarely ever resorted to shouting which comes across as better than you persona. When you resort to the yelling and screaming that Flair used to do it showed you he was getting flustered. Nick never got flustered to the point of screaming.
ahhh, back in the day when they could rip on a city, a state, or a sports team.....now there are too many snow flakes allowing their feelings to be hurt...I loved the old AWA wrestlers...
Now THAT is a promo ! Nick Bockwinkel is the most underrated World Champion in the history of the industry. He may have actually been the best. In the ring , on the mic , his athleticism, his appearance - he had no weaknesses.... R.I.P.
AND....he had Bobby the Brain Heenan!!!
I just watched this and was thinking same thing. He was phenomenal.
“The simpletons, the humanoids, the 8-to-5 lifers.” Good stuff!
I came down looking for this exact quote!
Nick Bockwinkle has ALWAYS been MY Worlds Champion. A few of you feel the same way.
Loved that AWA Belt.
The first of the monster belts...it and the second Mid South North American Title
The best looking championship belt of the 1980s
Can't believe a belt that amazing looking was made in a prison
@@playsthetics what????
@@damonmcfarland9364 That belt was made by prisoners in a prison lol most belt enthusiasts even refer to it as the "Inmate Belt". At least, that's the story we've all heard.
I'm amazed at the quality of this video, looks like it was filmed today
I miss Nick Bockwinkel. He was, still is, and always will be a class act, and a great guy. RIP Champ, we still love you down here.
Nick Bockwinkel was the Greatest of World Champions during his, or any era of professional wrestling. The only reason that Ric Flair is considered the greatest is that the vast majority of people are cretinous humanoids.
@@BoonsGhost Preach, my Brother!
Nick Botchwinkel was the worse Champ ever looked like a regular at the local bar , single handed Tanked the AWA by refusing to put Hogan over ...
@@CP-kb1du yes Mr. Anonymous Name. You’re one to listen too.
@@CP-kb1du Do Your Homework ! Hogan REFUSED THE BELT BECAUSE VERNE GAGNE WANTED HALF OF HOGANS JAPAN EARNINGS BOCKWINKLE PUT EVERY WRESTLER OVER BY ALLOWING THEIR COMEBACKS IN A MATCH IM 60 YEARS OLD MR NO NAME WHEN DID YOU START WATCHING AS FOR NICK LOOKING LIKE A REGULAR GUY AT A BAR HOW MANY DRESSED LIKE THIS CLASSY TOUGH BRIILLIANT LEGEND WHO WORKED AGAINST AN BEAT THE BEST GO BACK TO SCHOOL READ HOGANS BOOK YOU WOULDNT LAST 2 MINUTES WITH NICK .
I love how Paul Boesch had EVERYONE regardless of home territory to come through Houston and compete. NWA,AWA,Mid South,etc.
Total class act this guy. I love the fact he was so well spoken and intellectual in a domain portrayed by many as emptyheads and barbarians. Love his promos and articulate talking
This was a pretty fly interview
Bockwinkle and Brody are still two of my favorites.
LOL Sunny Southern California sure looks like a TV studio in Minneapolis.
😂😂😂
Haha!
Love Bockwinkel.
Great in all aspects of Professional Wrestling.
Sad how the promos then was much better
Lol I love how he just walked off. God Bockwinkle was GREAT!
Agrred ! None Better! Michael
With the hottest Belt ever.
He was very articulate, very much a to-the-point kind of a Wrestler, and, after he spoke his mind, off he went. He knew that sticking around, constantly running his mouth, was like beating a dead horse. He wasn't into that... thankfully!!!
@@MrAitraining You know, people keep pointing to two main Wrestlers, Hogan and Flair, as being two of the best of all time. I personally get sick and tired of seeing Incredibly talented Championship Wrestlers such as Nick Bockwinkel being overlooked... time after time after time after time!!! Nick Bockwinkel held the Heavyweight Championship Belt for many years as a Wrestler, and he should be named as one of the All-Time Greats. Is he named as such? No! It's a load of manure, in my opinion! Nick Bockwinkel-The Man, The Champion, The LEGEND!!!
@@ronaldshank7589 Bockwinkel is one of the all time greats I’d take him over Flair . Especially in the Kayfabe days
He's promos untouched with out a doubt!
I met Bockwinkel back in the day. He was actually a really cool guy to his fans. I can't say the same for a lot of wrestlers I've met.
How is it he talks smoothly has charm yet is really scary swsome
Simple, because he's Nick Bockwinkel.
I love this man. RIP Nick.
If not for Flair, Nick Bockwinkel would have been a perfect leader for the 4 Horsemen. Flair and Bockwinkel would never work in the same group.
They both would be jocking for that number one spot.
Why couldn't Ric Flair and Nick Bockwinkel work together in the same group? The answer is simple:Ego! Both of these legends were full of ego, and they couldn't stand each other. They would've been constantly vying for the Heavyweight Championship Belt, and it would've ripped the Legendary Four Horsemen to shreds!!!
@@ronaldshank7589 very true. but just think what a hell of a tag team they'd have been!!
I love the way Bockwinkel varies his cadence and inflection in order to draw you in. Roman Reigns should be mandated to listen to and learn from promos like this.
I was gutted when I couldn’t make my way to Winnipeg to see Flair vs Bockwinkle way back in the early 80s. My mom hated wrestling so trying to convince my parents I NEEDED a to travel the 250 miles to Winnipeg to se a wrestling show ,was not going to happen. But thanks to the internet that match is on UA-cam and it is as amazing as it sounds. Can’t remember if it was belt for belt but wow what a match. Winnipeg was lucky to get alot of amazing wrestling cards.
It was title vs. title I think. The Apter magazines covered it.
8-5 lifers. Classic.
Mean Gene and Bock greatest e1ver
Bockwinkke is the most underrated champion of all time!!
Tricky Nicky was overshadowed by Flair and Hogan, but he was awesome
Awa was backwoods territory, Chicago was promoted by awa,gagne,and bob luce,who I believe was a wwa promoter,Chicago being the biggest city,rest of the country didn't know nick bockwinkel, he traveled some to Japan, Houston and Memphis but wasn't a national figure
Bro this was fire
Nick Bockwinkel tells the truth about Paul Boesch, Bruiser Brody and Texas.
Paul Boesch really liked Bockwinkel - he sold tickets and was a great worker.
@@michaelinhouston9086 I believe Nick Bockwinkel held Paul Boesch in high regard.
@@michaelconnors7668Yep, everybody did.
Preach about Texas and Texans.
Not a lot has changed about TX since then.😉
@@natmason5528 Yes, it has. I think that Bockwinkel would wrestle up north and in California, but I'm pretty sure that he would refuse the southern leagues and Texas matches in 2024. Why?
Guns.
This was fantastic. Mr. Bockwinkel is lowering himself just by talking to these fans.
The Simpletons. The Humanoid Eight to Five Lifers. Nick Bockwinkel was GOLD on the Stick. Today's Wrestlers need these old clips for Promo Class. Here's to Yesterday. I wish today's product could be this good.
Then Heenan would throw in a few “ all these ham and Eggers” lol the best version of the Heenan family was the AWA version.
@@Bunbunfunfun My favorite Bobby Heenan: White sock lifers.
Bockwinkel had the "articulate heel" routine down cold. How many wrestlers would use the word "endemic" in an interview?
Bockwinkel was, in real life, a very articulate individual with wonderful command of the english language. He was exceptionally intelligent, and no one in the sport could hold a candle to him when it came to expressing yourself. It's a bit of a shame, given his chosen profession, that these qualities pretty much forced him to come off as a snob. Check out some of the interviews of him "out of character". Very impressive stuff.
He should have used "emblematic" but he made his point - lol
Bockwinkel basically telling the truth about Brody there :) he was a brilliant promo
Nick held his own if push came to shove.
The genius of old school main event heels is that they knew how to demean top faces whilst also putting them over. You're left in no doubt that Bockwinkel doesn't want to face the unpredictable Brody and want to see what will happen.
BTW, did Bockwinkel ever wrestle Dusty or Inoki?
David Scott I know he wrestled Dusty for the AWA title in 83, in fact that match can be found on this channel 😉
Ah yesteryear!
mastermind wrestler
When you think about it both Nick & Ric had similar "characters" the I am BETTER than you type, but while growing up I loved Flair I actually think Nick pulls it off so much better. He was more articulate & rarely ever resorted to shouting which comes across as better than you persona. When you resort to the yelling and screaming that Flair used to do it showed you he was getting flustered. Nick never got flustered to the point of screaming.
Nick looks like he’s in his 50’s or early 60’s here
Sweetest belt ever!
Nick Bockwinkel is a sexy handsome gentleman .
I respect him.
Ric Flair , was the never the man.... it was Nick Bockwinkle... and i'm pure nwa fan
Yeah. I'm old WWF from the 70's. Loved Nick and that AWA Belt was truly the Big Gold! Loved it.
This Great Star was Classy Tough Handsome Charismatic Highly Skilled
Nick shooting
Nick was The Best at His Job
AGREE! Baumer
Not one, but TWO fly's in Nick's hair? Wow!
blu ray quality!
I wish i was a fly in that room.
Bockwinkel could insult you just by looking your way!
I swear Mean Gene called him Dick at the beginning of the interview.
The thing is you always kinda believed Nick Bockwinkle lol
I apologize to Mr. Bockwinkel for kicking him in the shin as a 12 year old.
Well, it was 40 years ago! 🥴
I feel Ric Flairs belt was just a copy of the AWA belt.
Anyone else notice a fly landing on Nick's head at 1:17?
I can see where Chris Jericho got his mic skills from.
WHAT!
Probably the only time the word endemic was ever used in a wrestling promo lol
ahhh, back in the day when they could rip on a city, a state, or a sports team.....now there are too many snow flakes allowing their feelings to be hurt...I loved the old AWA wrestlers...
Nick bockwinkel isn't no different from bruiser brody. He doesn't respect the rules
1:00 man, Nick was right about the state of Texas. Almost 40 years later and it still rings true.
The thing is you always kinda believed Nick Bockwinkle lol
The thing is you always kinda believed Nick Bockwinkle lol