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Colonel DeBeers Dead at Age 80

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Jeff Quinton
Jan 27, 2025
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Edward Wiskoski (Colonel DeBeers) passes away at 80 years old

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Edward Wiskoski, best known to wrestling fans as Colonel DeBeers, died Jan. 23, 2025, at the age of 80. The Cauliflower Alley Club announced his death, expressing condolences to his family, friends, and fans.

Wiskoski was born Jan. 10, 1945, in St. Joseph, Missouri. He began his professional wrestling career in 1972 after training under Harley Race and L…

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