2008-08-31 00:09:01 -

corporate.wwe.com - World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE: WWE) is saddened by the passing of WWE Hall of Famer Walter "Killer" Kowalski. Kowalski, who was an in-demand performer in the 1950's and '60's, was a former WWWF (World Wide Wrestling Federation) Tag Team Champion in the late-1970's. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996. He was instrumental in the training of many WWE Superstars, including current WWE Champion Triple H. WWE extends its condolences to the Kowalski family.

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