Acrylic on 24″ x 24″ wood While Gene Kiniski declared himself to be Canada’s Greatest Athlete, few can dispute the highly-decorated and respected big man’s claim. Eugene Nicholas Kiniski was born on November 23, 1928 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the … Continue reading
Category Archives: AWA Champions
Ed Don George
Acrylic and oil on 24″ x 24″ wood Ed Don George was one of the biggest stars of professional wrestling in the 1930s, which likely had nothing to do with him having three first names. Edward Nye George, Jr. was … Continue reading
Dick Beyer aka The Destroyer aka Doctor X
Spray, acrylic and charcoal on 24″ x 24″ wood Whether you knew him as The Destroyer of Doctor X or even his real name, Dick Beyer is a legend among legends in the world of professional wrestling. Born in 1930, … Continue reading
Verne Gagne
Acrylic, spray and oil on 30″ x 40″ canvas Verne Gagne is one of the most important figures in the history of professional wrestling, whose contributions will continue to be felt for generations to come. Born 1926 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, … Continue reading
Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig
Acrylic, spray and paint marker on 30″ x 40″ canvas Mr Perfect Curt Hennig stands as an inspiration to his peers, beloved by his fans, and treasured by his family. Born in 1958 Minnesota, the son of the legendary wrestler … Continue reading
Gus Sonnenberg
Acrylic and paint marker on 24″ x 24″ wood Gus Sonnenberg was a champion wherever he competed, whether it was the gridiron or the squared circle he made his presence known and achieved their highest standards. Born 1898 in Michigan, … Continue reading
Mr Saito
Acrylic and paint marker on 24″ x 24″ wood Masa Saito wrestled around the world and through his exploits became one of the most notorious wrestlers of his time. Masanori Saito was born in 1942 in Tokyo, Japan, and would … Continue reading
Rick Martel
Acrylic, oil and paint marker on 24″ x 24″ wood If you grew up in the northern United States in the early 1980’s, Rick Martel is what you thought of as what a wrestling champion should be. Born in 1956 … Continue reading
Stan Hansen
Acrylic on 24″ x 24″ collaged bristol on wood Stan Hansen has the distinction of being the most famous American wrestler in Japan, while still being a notorious figure in his home country. John Stanley Hansen II was born August … Continue reading
Pat O’Connor
Acrylic on 24″ x 24″ wood Pat O’Connor is universally regarded as the wrestler’s wrestler, as one of the finest mat technicians to ever compete, and the epitome of the sport. Patrick John O’Connor was born 1924 in Raetihi, New … Continue reading
Steve “Crusher” Casey
Acrylic and spray paint on 24″ x 24″ wood Wrestlers like Steve “Crusher” Casey are the reason I’m doing the Champions Collection, to make sure that their contributions are not lost to the sands of time. Steve Casey was born … Continue reading
Maurice Tillet
Acrylic, charcoal and spray on 24″ x 24″ wood “The French Angel” Maurice Tillet has possibly one of the most recognizable faces on the planet, but most people have never heard of him. Born in the Ural Mountain region of … Continue reading