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Homicide Investigation Underway After Local Wrestler Fatally Shot Near Rogers
- Kevin Nikel, known as Knuckles Madsen, was shot and killed outside his home in Benton County, Arkansas, on Friday morning, according to the Benton County Sheriff's Office.
- Nikel was found with a gunshot wound to his abdomen and died before receiving medical treatment at a nearby hospital.
- WWE and various wrestling organizations expressed their condolences, highlighting Nikel's contributions to the sport and his impact on those who knew him.
- A GoFundMe page was created to support his eight-year-old son, Zac, and cover memorial expenses.
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Homicide investigation underway after local wrestler fatally shot near Rogers
ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A homicide investigation is underway in Benton County after longtime local wrestler Kevin Nikel was shot and killed on July 11 near Rogers. Deputies responded to the area of East Highway 12, where they found a man with an apparent gunshot wound. Nikel, 41, was taken to a nearby hospital and later died from his injuries. Nikel was known in the regional wrestling community for running Ozark Mountain Wrestling for more th…
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Former WWE wrestler Knuckles Madsen killed in shooting as cops launch probe
A FORMER WWE superstar has been shot dead as police launch an urgent probe.Kevin Nikel, 41, was best known to fans as NXT brawler Knuckles Madsen as w
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is in mourning because it was revealed that former wrestler Kevin Nikel died in Arkansas, United States. Authorities announced that the death was the result of a shooting; however, they continue with investigations to clarify the crime scene and find the culprits. YOU CAN SEE: Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda LIVE: what time they fight and where to see Kevin Nikel, WWE's ex-fighter, died by a gunshot The mo…
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