Gene Kiniski passes away

[Xero]

From PWInsider:

Slam! Wrestling in Canada is reporting that former NWA World champion Gene Kiniski has passed away, at the age of 81, following a long battle with cancer.

Our deepest condolences to Kiniski's family, friends and fans during this sad time.

[St. Jimmy]

:( RIP Gene. You had a good one.

[jskinnyg]

RIP Gene... The Wrestling World def lost of the greats today...

[Jura]

I read it as Gene Snitsky at first.

[DLVH84]

Another great legend gone. RIP Gene

[Mike the Metal Ed]

Obviously no real experience with him, but he was certainly one of the greats of the business. R.I.P.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>R.I.P</font> :(

[DLVH84]

I remember seeing Gene Kiniski back in 1993 at WCW Slamboree in Atlanta. He was a nice guy, despite being a heel. He managed Dory Funk, Jr. that night.

[KayfabeMan]

Another big loss for the business in 2010.

R.I.P. and sorry to see him go in such a way.

[DAMN iNATOR]

I read it as Gene Snitsky at first.

[The Mackem]

2010 hasn't been a good year for wrestler deaths. R.I.P

[Indifferent Clox]

Rip
But i gotta say 81 w cancer im sure he was ready
He had a long life and will be rembered

[KayfabeMan]

He had mentioned in an interview that obviously everyone knows they're going, but no one wants to die from cancer.

[Sixx]

I read it as Gene Snitsky at first.

I keep reading it as Gene Snitsky.