Kevin Lee Nikel's Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Nikel on July 11th, 2025, at the age of 41. He was born on January 31st, 1984, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
He was a loving son to Steve Nikel and Susan Kinderman and a devoted brother to Randy Nikel. His son, Zachary Nikel, was his entire world.
Kevin grew up in Collierville, Tennessee where he developed a passion for professional wrestling as a boy. He would go on to be the first graduate from the Ken Wayne School of Wrestling. Later Kevin founded the Ozark Wrestling Academy and the Ozark Mountain Wrestling promotion. He organized many electric shows in Rogers, Arkansas and performed for other promotions across the southern US.
Kevin worked for Halliburton in both the Permian Basin and the Gulf.
Kevin will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him personally or attended one of his shows.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM on July 18th, 2025, at the New Hope Assembly of God 2626 W New Hope Rd, Rogers, AR 72758.
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