Colonel DeBeers Passes Away
Ed Wiskowski has passed away at the age of 80.
Wiskowski is best known for playing Colonel DeBeers and Polish Prince during his time in wrestling.
He spent time in the American Wrestling Association where he feuded with Jimmy Snuka and Scott Hall.
He won various NWA regional championships during his career including NWA Central States Heavyweight Championship, NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version), NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship, and more.
It is with profound sadness that the Cauliflower Alley Club announces the passing of Ed Wiskowski, better known to wrestling fan as Colonel DeBeers, at the age of 80. We extend our sincerest condolences to his family, friends and fans worldwide. Thank for the memories. R.I.P. Sir pic.twitter.com/pT150vSIY3
— Cauliflower Alley Club (@CACReunion) January 26, 2025
Remembering Ed Wiskowski as he faces CAC’s very own president B. Brian Blair. Although this is Mid South Wrestling, Brian and Ed had a great feud in Florida in the early 80’s that I as a young wrestling fan at the time just loved. https://t.co/bhg6jvpYcP
— Cauliflower Alley Club (@CACReunion) January 26, 2025
Fightful sends condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Wiskowski.
